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# Stories of EPIC FAILS by Musicians and How To Avoid Them
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/stories-of-epic-fails-by-musicians-and-how-to-avoid-them/
- Published: 2024-06-18T14:30:05.000Z
- Updated: 2024-06-18T14:30:21.000Z
- Description: The names have been withheld, but the stories are 100% true! Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert share some mistakes musicians they have worked with have made in the past… ..
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Indie Music, Live & Ticketing, DIY musicians, music, Music Business, music industry, Music Tech, musician, musicians, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 11:15

The names have been withheld, but the stories are 100% true! Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert share some mistakes musicians they have worked with have made in the past.

This is an opportunity to learn from the mistakes of other musicians.

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