Wingspan: The Highs and Lows of Being a Musician
Have you ever played a gig to just the bar staff and sound engineer?
Or found yourself alone carrying an amp through the streets at 2am?
Have you ever had to busk for your next meal? Or do you find yourself awake at night, questioning your life choices?
Have you ever asked yourself... why the fuck am I a musician?
Don’t worry, you’re not alone, and this is the podcast for you.
Brand new podcast from Hana Piranha and Mishkin Fitzgerald talking about the ugly truth of sustaining a music career.
Wingspan: The Highs and Lows of Being a Musician
Episode 43 - Staying Afloat (2026 Edition)
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Hana's getting married in two weeks and Mish lost her voice, so naturally we recorded a podcast. This week we're sharing our 10 tips for staying afloat when life and music are both coming at you full speed - covering everything from planning your wellness before you hit the road, to gamifying logistics, protecting your energy, and why panicking about a bad gig is pointless. Plus Crone Watch (keys, socks, perimenopause), and a very justified whinge about alpaca haircuts.
Do you have the best job in the world but also want to quit at least once a day?
Are you always on the VIP list but somehow end up eating dinner by the bins?
Do you ever play to a crowd and yet sometimes feel like the loneliest person in the room?
Do you lie awake at night questioning your life choices?
Well, you’re not alone.
Being a musician is hard at the best of times, and we’re here to help.
Join Mishkin Fitzgerald and Hana Piranha as they talk about the highs and lows of being a musician.