Gig To Live
Full-time gigging musician John Voelz discusses the strategies, mindset shifts, and real-world lessons that help you build something that actually lasts, delivering smart and practical insight with a sense of humor that keeps it real and approachable. If you gig, or want to gig, this is for you.
Gig To Live
Latest Episodes
Ep 42: Proverbs and Half-Truths
In this episode, John challenges some of the most popular pieces of conventional wisdom. Inspirational sayings can encourage us, but they can also oversimplify life and business. For working musicians, a catchy phrase isn't always g...
Ep 41: My Music History Part Two
In this episode, John shares the second part of his music history, finishing the story of his first guitar and the art contest he won at a concert that allowed him to purchase it. He walks through his early performances, his jobs working for ch...
Ep 40: My Music History Part One
Prompted by a recent conversation at a show, in this episode, John shares his music history, beginning with his childhood influences, early infatuations with music, and how he won an art contest that would allow him to buy his first guitar.
Ep 39: Mountains to Die On
In this episode, John explores the importance of having convictions in business and life. Every successful person eventually reaches a point where they have to decide what they stand for, what they will protect, and what they won't compromise, ...
Ep 38: A Conversation with Dennis Welch
In this episode, John chats with singer-songwriter Dennis Welch. Dennis reached out to John a few months ago and this interview is their first official meeting.Dennis describes himself as a lifelong songwriter who is experiencing a music...