Hitz Academy Summer Masterclass Series

9 Critical Errors Musicians Make When Networking

And how eliminating even one or two will immediately set you apart.

Wednesday, July 8 · 8pm ET · $39

Andrew shares what this masterclass is about — and what you'll walk away with.

Sound familiar?

✕You know networking is important, but you've never really been taught exactly how to do it effectively.
✕You've watched other musicians seem to build connections effortlessly and wondered what they're doing differently.
✕Networking can feel transactional and uncomfortable, like you're asking for something you haven't earned.
✕You've reached out to people you wanted to connect with and never heard back — and you're not sure why.
✕You try to get gigs for yourself or your group and are rarely successful.

If any of that sounds familiar, the problem probably isn't what you think it is. You're making mistakes that most musicians don't even know they're making — and they're all fixable.

What You'll Walk Away With

✓A clear picture of the specific mistakes that are quietly working against your networking (and why they're more common than you'd expect)
✓A simple filter for every message you send that will dramatically improve how people respond to you
✓The confidence to reach out to anyone in your field (while knowing exactly what to say and what to avoid)
✓A mindset shift about what networking actually is that will change how you show up in every professional interaction (not just the ones that feel like networking)

Everyone knows that the entire music business runs on connections. But most musicians are average at best at networking — and many are worse than that. For you, that's genuinely good news.

Excelling at something everyone else also excels at won't make you stand out. But eliminating the mistakes most musicians don't even know they're making? That will. This masterclass is about doing exactly that — not by overhauling your personality or becoming someone you're not, but by identifying what's quietly working against you every time you reach out.

You'll leave knowing exactly what those mistakes are, why they're so common, and what to do differently starting today.

Imagine approaching every professional interaction knowing exactly what to do and what to avoid.

About Andrew

Andrew Hitz is the host of The Entrepreneurial Musician, a podcast dedicated to helping musicians build sustainable careers on their own terms. With hundreds of episodes and guests ranging from working performers to music industry leaders, TEM has become one of the most trusted resources for musicians serious about the business side of their careers.

Over the last 25+ years, he has performed in 49 states and almost 30 countries, including a 14-year run as the tuba player and co-owner of Boston Brass — which means everything he teaches about networking comes from doing it himself, at the highest level, for a long time.

He is the founder of Hitz Academy and a music business coach whose clients are learning to build the careers they actually want.

What to Expect

Date & Time	Wednesday, July 8 at 8pm ET
Platform	Zoom — link sent upon registration
What's included	Full recording, detailed notes, and a step-by-step implementation checklist — plus the ability to submit your questions in advance
Questions	Submit yours anytime before the masterclass — details in your confirmation email
Price	$39 — or $58 for the full TEM Bundle (includes Marketing for Musicians and From Idea to Income)

9 Critical Errors Musicians Make When Networking

✓Full masterclass recording — yours to keep
✓Detailed notes
✓Step-by-step implementation checklist
✓Advance Q&A submission

$39

Want all three TEM Bundle masterclasses? Get 9 Critical Errors, Marketing for Musicians, and From Idea to Income for $58 — save $59 off the individual price.

Questions? Email andrew@hitzacademy.com

Frequently Asked Questions

I've tried networking before and it felt really uncomfortable. Will this help?

Almost certainly — and the discomfort you're describing is actually one of the things this masterclass addresses directly. For most musicians, networking feels uncomfortable because they're approaching it in a way that doesn't feel natural or genuine. Once you understand what's actually getting in the way, that feeling tends to change.

I'm naturally introverted. Is networking even realistic for me?

Absolutely — and this masterclass will actually make a strong case for why introverts can be exceptional networkers. The mistakes covered here have nothing to do with personality type and everything to do with approach. You don't need to become an extrovert. You need to avoid the errors that are working against you regardless of how outgoing you are.

Do I need to be an advanced musician to get value from this?

Not at all. Whether you're early in your career or well established, the mistakes covered in this masterclass are ones musicians make at every level.

How do I submit my questions in advance?

Details will be in your confirmation email after you register. No need to have your questions ready now.

Will there be a recording if I can't make it on July 8?

Yes — everyone who registers receives the full recording, detailed notes, and implementation checklist regardless of whether they attend. Register now and watch on your own schedule.

Musicians who make a living aren't always the most talented. They're the ones who know how to build relationships.

Networking doesn't have to feel uncomfortable or transactional. It just has to be done right. This masterclass will show you exactly where most musicians go wrong — and what to do differently starting today.

Questions? Email andrew@hitzacademy.com