TOP TEN TIPS: DEE BYRNE

ConnectsMusic bring you words of wisdom from leading Voices Of The Industry. This month, we hear from the London-based saxophonist Dee Byrne.

Commit to what you are doing 100%
Don’t compare yourself to others
Celebrate difference
Regularly re-evaluate what you are doing and why you are doing it
Treat others with the same respect you’d like to receive
Learn to be comfortable with taking risks
Stop caring what others think
See every interaction as valuable, but don’t have an agenda
Surround yourself with supportive friends and colleagues
Be authentic in your life and your music will reflect this

about Dee Byrne

Dee Byrne is a saxophonist, composer and improviser based in London. An active figure in the UK creative scene and beyond, Dee is involved in various original jazz and improvising ensembles. Her own quintet ENTROPI released its second album ‘Moment Frozen’ in September 2017 on Whirlwind Recordings to critical acclaim

Intense, muscular jazz voyage ★★★★ The Guardian

Dee also co-runs LUME, a small artist-run organisation with a focus on the creation of new original/improvised music. Activities have included a double-bill tour in 2015, a monthly residency at The Vortex, two festivals and a most recently a performance at EFG London Jazz Festival 2017 – a collaboration with Swiss musicians produced by Serious and generously supported by the Swiss Cultural Fund. LUME’s offshoot record label Luminous releases projects by co-founders Dee and Cath Roberts.

ARTIST MICROSITES 1000+ artists: shareable SUPERLINKS of sounds, videos, stories >>

SIGNUP / LOGIN TO CREATE ARTIST MICROSITE

Dee Byrne

Saxophonist, composer and improviser based in London

Julia Biel

An engaging performer and writer of compelling songs

Robert Mitchell

Jazz musician, composer and teacher

Camilla George

Saxophonist, composer, bandleader and innovator

Martha D Lewis

A Performing and Recording Artist in the contemporary music scene

Marcus Joseph

Musician and spoken word artist

Simona Cosimi

Passionate singer songwriter with a keen interest in human beings

Shirley Smart

Cellist, composer and improviser

Hannah Horton

Melodic maverick, visionary jazz saxophonist, composer, bandleader

Billy Marrows

Jazz guitarist and multi award-winning composer/arranger

Nick Maclean Quartet

Modern Jazz in the spirit of Herbie Hancock

Raynald Colom

Trumpeter/composer/arranger

Tristan Banks

Professional Drummer, Percussionist

Ola Onabulé

British-Nigerian singer/songwriter

Alina Bzhezhinska

Leading harpist in the world today

Cleveland Watkiss

A British vocalist, actor, and composer

Sara Colman

Vocalist and Composer

Jean Toussaint

Saxophonist, Composer, Jazz Messenger

Mark Lockheart

Saxophonist and composer

Carleen Anderson

Script Writer/Music Composer, Lyricist, Arranger & Producer/Lead Performer

Tony Kofi

British Jazz multi-instrumentalist - saxophones and flute

Moreira Chonguiça

Saxophonist, producer, composer, Mozambican

Agata Kubiak

London based jazz violinist and singer

1. CONNECTSMUSIC MICROSITE SUPERLINK

FREE personalised Microsite with flexible ‘super-smart’ URL
Your customised music link-in-bio
The only music link you need
Your online music sales, streaming, and identity all in one place

2. HOW TO

Click on ‘Create Artist Microsite'
No coding or design skills needed
Free quick and easy to create
Connects to directory where everyone can find you
Be shared on ConnectsMusic features and social media

3. SHARE WITH YOUR AUDIENCE

The perfect PR support
Connect audiences to all your music with one flexible sharable link
Select a music release, click 'share button' to auto-copy
Share your SUPERLINK URL to all online platforms featuring your selection
Your audience can enjoy your featured sounds, then click outside selection to explore all your additional music, videos and bio on your Microsite

ConnectsMusic Industry Support, Gigs, Features:

INDUSTRY NUGGETS tips of how to get your music out there >>