Alex Bosson - Building A Life In Music

ALEX BOSSON – BUILDING A LIFE IN MUSIC How to Build a Career in Today's Music Industry What does it really take to build a life and career in music? Join professional drummer, touring musician, educator and band manager Alex Bosson at Skip's Music for an inside look at the realities of working in today's music industry. This isn't just a clinic for drummers. It's for musicians, songwriters, band members and anyone interested in turning their passion for music into something more. Alex will share practical advice and real-world lessons from his own career covering everything from touring and managing a band to merchandising, royalties, record deals, social media and creating opportunities for yourself. ABOUT ALEX BOSSON Alex Bosson is a professional drummer, touring musician, educator, band manager and recording artist whose career has taken him across North America, South America and Europe. Alex began his musical journey as a student at Skip's Music, eventually building a full-time career through performing, touring, teaching, recording and managing his own musical projects. He has performed on more than 30 releases and currently performs with Lunar, Helion Prime and The Reticent. Throughout his career, Alex has experienced firsthand what it takes to create and sustain a career in the modern music industry — and he'll share the lessons, successes and mistakes he's learned from along the way. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN 🎵 How musicians actually make money 🎵 DIY touring and building your audience beyond your hometown 🎵 Building and managing your own band 🎵 Merchandising and creating additional income streams 🎵 Understanding royalties, publishing and record deals 🎵 Protecting yourself and your music 🎵 Networking and creating opportunities 🎵 Social media and building a genuine audience 🎵 Recording and session work 🎵 Knowing which opportunities are worth pursuing 🎵 The importance of reliability, preparation and being easy to work with PLUS LIVE PERFORMANCES This isn't just a presentation. Alex will perform music from throughout his career featuring material from: LUNAR • HELION PRIME • THE RETICENT There will also be an opportunity to ask Alex questions about touring, recording, gear, career development, bands and the music business. THERE'S NO SINGLE PATH TO SUCCESS IN MUSIC One of Alex's central messages is that today's professional musician often needs to wear many hats. Performer. Teacher. Session musician. Manager. Content creator. Producer. Promoter. Merchandiser. Entrepreneur. Talent matters — but so do work ethic, dependability, knowledge, relationships and the ability to create your own opportunities. Whether you're just starting out, already playing in a band or seriously considering a career in music, this clinic is designed to give you practical information you can put to work immediately. EVENT DETAILS SATURDAY • OCTOBER 17, 2026 2:00 PM 📍 Skip's Music – Sacramento 🎟 TICKETS: $20 PER PERSON SPONSORED BY TAMA Space is limited — reserve your spot today.