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How to avoid burnout in the music industry, an honest perspective.

How to avoid burnout in the music industry, an honest perspective.

October 4, 2024 — 0 Comments

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Mike Kneafsey

Pro musician, guitar tutor, songwriter, freelance writer, and online TEFL/TESOL teacher. Full-time since 2005. Originally graduated in Sociology, trained and worked as a local journalist, also trained social researcher before working in FE teaching and environmental education.

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