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#347: Robert Long (Musician) (pt. 1 of 2)
Arts Entrepreneurship Podcast: Making Art Work
Chapters
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Sponsor & Series Context
2:35
Meet Robert Long
3:20
Balancing Church and Freelance
5:00
Calendar Peaks: Easter to May
5:38
Choosing Work by Mission Fit
6:55
A Kindness Video and Collaboration
8:18
Finding Players and Contractors
9:12
Choir Hiring: Trials and Auditions
11:03
Adaptability as a Core Skill
12:46
Budgeting with Boards and Revenue
14:07
Roles: MD, Producer, or Collaborator
16:45
Early Career Tipping Points
18:15
Full-Time Flex and Family Balance
19:54
Conflict Prevention and Culture
22:30
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Arts Entrepreneurship Podcast: Making Art Work
#347: Robert Long (Musician) (pt. 1 of 2)
Oct 06, 2025
Nick Petrella and Andy Heise // Robert Long
This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Robert Long. He’s a church musician with a portfolio career that includes freelance work as a conductor, chamber musician and accompanist. He’s also an active soloist on both piano and organ.
Tune in to hear his practical and prudent approach to building a portfolio career!
