Breaking My Music: Is Music My Passion?
The Foundation - Series 1, Volume 1
The Breaking My Music Workbook: Series One - Volume One is the first release in the Breaking My Music Workbook Series, a comprehensive educational platform designed to help independent artists and creative entrepreneurs navigate the music industry with clarity, confidence, and strategic guidance.
Designed for artists who want more than just exposure, this workbook bridges the gap between creativity and business, guiding readers from mindset development to execution, laying the groundwork for long-term, sustainable success in music and entertainment.
What Is the Breaking My Music Workbook Series?
The Breaking My Music Workbook Series is a step-by-step educational resource focused on teaching artists the business side of music knowledge that is often overlooked or intentionally left untaught in the industry.
Series One: Volume One, Is Music My Passion? The Foundation helps artists evaluate their purpose, define their goals, and build a strong business foundation before investing time, money, and energy into their careers.
This workbook is ideal for:
Independent artists
Musicians and performers
Songwriters and producers
Creative entrepreneurs
Music industry beginners and self-starters
What You’ll Learn Inside the Breaking My Music Workbook
This comprehensive music business workbook breaks down essential pillars of the entertainment industry, including:
Mindset & Purpose
Understanding your “why” in music
Aligning passion with professionalism
Developing an entrepreneurial mindset
Building a Strong Business Foundation
Structuring your music brand
Understanding ownership and strategy
Preparing for scalability and growth
Project Creation & Music Funding
Planning releases with intention
Exploring funding options for music projects
Budgeting and financial readiness
Marketing, Management & Public Relations
Building visibility without burnout
Understanding artist management
Positioning your brand for media and partnerships
Each section includes key notes, guided exercises, and actionable strategies designed to move artists from confusion to clarity, and from ideas to execution.
Real Industry Experience, Not Theory
Written by an industry professional with over 20 years of hands-on experience, the Breaking My Music Workbook delivers unfiltered insight rooted in real-world results. Readers also gain access to behind-the-scenes knowledge through featured affiliate partners who actively work in the music and entertainment space.
This is not theory, it’s strategy backed by experience.
“Built for Artists Who Mean Business.” Breaking My Music Workbook Series
Why This Music Business Workbook Matters
Too many artists invest in music without understanding the business behind it. Breaking My Music helps artists:
Avoid common industry mistakes
Build with intention instead of guessing
Protect their creativity through strategy
Create sustainable careers, not short-term hype
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to rebuild your approach, this workbook offers a clear, honest roadmap to professional growth in music.
About the Author: JulieAnne “Juel” Salazar
JulieAnne “Juel” Salazar is a music, media, and brand development strategist with over two decades of experience in entertainment and entrepreneurship. She is the Founder of Juel’s of Rome, Co-Founder of Artist Connext, and Founder of Brand Champions Academy.
Raised in a deeply musical family, Juel began writing music, performing, modeling, and working behind the scenes at an early age. Her career has been shaped by a deep understanding of both creative culture and business strategy.
She is also the author of The Secret Sauce: Your Engine to Success in the Music Business and the creator of the Breaking My Music Workbook Series, a multi-volume educational platform designed to equip artists with the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to thrive in today’s music industry.
Who Should Read Breaking My Music?
If you are an artist asking:
Is music my passion, or my profession?
How do I build a real foundation in the music business?
What steps should I take before releasing or investing more?
Then Breaking My Music: Is Music My Passion? The Foundation is for you.
Final Thoughts
The Breaking My Music Workbook Series exists to empower artists with clarity, strategy, and ownership. This first volume sets the foundation for everything that follows, helping artists move intentionally, protect their creativity, and build careers that last.
Because talent alone isn’t enough.
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