The Musical Pathfinder

Practical education for independent musicians

Build a music career that lasts.

Books, courses and straight talk on the business side of music: revenue, streaming, sync, touring, rights and what AI changes. From 30+ years of doing the work.

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The Musical Pathfinder

How to Blaze a Trail and Build a Sustainable Career in The Music Business

A practical guide to the business side of music: where the money comes from, how streaming and sync really work, touring, merch, rights, investing and what AI changes.

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What we cover

The parts of the business that decide whether a music career lasts. Every book and course digs into one or more of them.

  • 01Revenue streams
  • 02Streaming platforms
  • 03Sync licensing
  • 04Touring
  • 05Merchandising
  • 06Rights administration
  • 07Investing
  • 08AI in music

Courses on the way

  • Coming soon

    Mastering Music Marketing

    Build an audience you can reach directly, without burning out on content.

  • Coming soon

    Revenue Streams Unlocked

    Every way a working musician gets paid, and which ones fit you.

  • Coming soon

    The Art of Sync Licensing

    Getting your music into film, TV and ads without getting burned.

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Who's behind it

Jon Skaggs has spent more than 30 years in the music business as a touring and studio drummer, tour manager, producer, TV and film composer and songwriter. The Musical Pathfinder puts what he's learned into one place.

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