The Full Time Function Musician Podcast
The Full Time Function Musician Podcast is here to help grow your function musician business. Get inspired and learn from others who have been doing it successfully for years. Join host Jack Twiner and his guests as they explore all the topics involved with becoming a full time function musician.
Episodes

Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Do you suffer from feast and famine cycles in your business? Going from your best month ever to your worst month ever?
On today's episode, I'm going to talk you through how to start generating a constant number of leads into your business. Unfortunately, relying on word of mouth just isn't enough. You need a strong lead generation strategy if you want a healthy and consistent business.
www.infocusrecordingcompany.co.uk
@infocusrecordingco

Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Google Analytics is a powerful tool that can help you understand where your clients are coming from and then interacting with your website.
On today's episode, I'm joined by Amanda Webb, an expert in Google Analytics. Amanda talks us through what Google Analytics is, and how to use it to help grow your business.
www.spiderworking.com
@spiderworking
feedback@thefulltimefunctionmusicianpodcast.co.uk
@infocusrecordingco

Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
On today's episode, I'm joined by Texas based singer and musician, Charity Eden. Charity is the band leader and founder of 'Lover' The Taylor Swift tribute band. She tells us about her incredible journey from her first solo gig, to flying a team of people all to Japan to play for 20,000 people all in the space of 10 months. This episode is not to be missed!
@lovertaylortribute
@charityedenmusic
www.lovertaylortribute.com
www.infocusrecordingcompany.co.uk
@infocusrecordingcompany
feedback@thefulltimefunctionmusicianpodcast.co.uk

Sunday Jun 30, 2024
Sunday Jun 30, 2024
On today's episode, I'm joined by Marv Robinson, a professional multi instrumentalist from Bristol. We discuss his late diagnosis of ADHD and Dyslexia and how that has effected his career, dealing with burnout and the many different projects that keep him busy!
@marvrobinsonmusician
@silversouledband
@sonderchoir
@everglowacoustic
@50wayspodcast

Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
On today's episode, from all the way across the pond in sunny California, I'm joined by professional guitarist and singer, Kirk Lane. We compare the UK and US function musician scene, the differences in running an original to a cover band, the importance of a good lighting show and loads more!
@kirklanemusic
@thedarrylsband

Monday Jun 17, 2024
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Bookkeeping and accounting isn't one of the sexiest subjects, especially for creative musicians, but it's vital if you want a long-lasting, successful business.
On today's episode, I'm joined by Kathryn Vincent from Long White Cloud Accounting. We discuss the different types of business entities and what might work better for different types of musicians, VAT, the 7 crucial numbers to know in your business and loads more!
www.longwhitecloud.co.uk
@lwcaccounting

Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
On today's episode, I'm joined by my first returning guest, Coach John Blackburn! We dive into the subject of imposter syndrome and dealing with overwhelm in your business. A subject I think almost everyone can relate to. We discuss some of the causes, things you can do to change your mindset and flip imposter syndrome on its head and turn it in to a positive!
www.john-blackburn.com
@coachjohnblackburn
linktr.ee/johnblackburn
www.infocusrecordingcompany.co.uk
@infocusrecordingco
feedback@thefulltimefunctionmusicianpodcast.co.uk

Monday Jun 03, 2024
Monday Jun 03, 2024
On today's episode, Jack is joined by Alex Bargh a professional function drummer based in Cheshire. They discuss his career, running 2 successful businesses, the importance of networking and loads more!
www.alexbarghmusic.co.uk
www.gravitymusic.co.uk
www.infocusrecordingcompany.co.uk
@infocusrecordingco

Monday May 27, 2024
Monday May 27, 2024
On today's episode, Jack is joined by professional violinist Jared Judge. Based out of Denver, Colorado, Jared has a wealth of knowledge to share. Not only does he have years of performing and running a successful string quartet under his belt, but he is also the creator of BookLive.com and the host of his own podcast, the gigging musician podcast.
@jaredjudge
@extremestrings
www.booklive.com
www.performingsites.com
@infocusrecordingco

Monday May 20, 2024
Monday May 20, 2024
On today's episode, Jack is joined by Dom Lewis, a professional Piano and Keyboard player from Essex. They discuss how he manages to balance a busy gig schedule on top of a full-time job and family. They also go into his struggles with dyslexia and how he has managed to adapt to reading sheet music.
www.domlewiskeys.co.uk
@dom_lewis_piano
@infocusrecordingco