Podcasts
Doublers Podcast with Erin Paul
December 13, 2020
Eric Umble is a clarinetist, development administrator, DJ, and all around wonderful human. I'm delighted to have him as my first guest on the podcast!
Based in Brooklyn, Eric has an active career as a clarinetist in the new music scene in New York City. He's also the development & engagement manager for The Knights orchestra collective (if you aren't familiar with The Knights, check them out). As if that doesn't keep him busy enough, he also performs as a DJ in a variety of venues around the New York area.
In this episode, we discuss Eric's process of discovering new career pursuits, the identity crisis that can go along with that journey, and where he is now.
Modern Freelancing with Eowyn Levene and Plum Tree Money
January 30, 2021
Eric is a freelance musician, DJ, and arts administrator, as well as kindred spreadsheet enthusiast.
Based in Brooklyn, Eric has an active career as a clarinetist in the new music scene in New York City. He’s also the Development & Engagement manager for The Knights Orchestral collective (you might remember a reference to the group from episode 9 as the group that my spouse Michael also works with. They’re amazing!)
We get into his transition from full-time freelancing to a mix of freelancing and employment, and what led him to make the change. We also touch on the challenges of student loan debt, and his epic quest to win an apartment lease through the NYC affordable housing lottery, and much more.
” I realized that a lot of people about a generation older than me, that had survived in New York City as artists, and were doing pretty well, had a deal. Somehow, they had found a deal on their housing.”
Eric Umble on Creatives Do Money Podcast, Episode 22