What can curiosity do for your saxophone career?
 
For saxophonist, bandleader, and composer Nick Gomez, it has led to dream gigs, touring opportunities, film and TV work, and even building his own technology for musicians.
 
In this episode of Everything Saxophone Podcast, Nick Gomez takes us through his journey as a saxophonist, from getting started in music and attending Berklee College of Music to building a career that spans live performance, composing, touring, and the independent music world.
 
Belo is a detailed timestamp guide to help you navigate the key highlights of our conversation with Nick Gomez: 
 
00:00 Introduction and how he got into music
08:53 Nick's set up
10:55 Review of KeyLeaves Vent vine
20:06 Which repair tools Nick travels with on tour
23:34 Tip to get an understanding of how your saxophone works
32:30 His life after attending Berklee
49:40 How it's like to promote as an independent artist
53:22 Building his own email platform, Dispatch, for musicians
01:03:44 All artists need to do this ONE thing at shows
01:20:12 Upcoming projects
 
Explore more about Nick Gomez, his music, background, and socials here: https://saxophonepodcast.com/saxophonist-nick-gomez-how-curiosity-landed-him-his-dream-gigs 
 
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