TourLab’s innovative workshop series is designed to help Canadian classical+ artists thrive in today’s live-performance landscape. Led by Dr. Michael Bridge—an acclaimed classical accordionist, producer, and music business instructor at the University of Toronto—you’ll learn tools, techniques, and insider information. With insightful lectures, hands-on negotiation exercises, and take-home documents, these workshops guarantees actionable insights—and Dr. Bridge’s personal promise to answer your toughest questions or connect you with someone who can.
Workshops are available individually or as a series:
Setting Accurate Concert Fees
Methodically valuing your time (two systems)
Separating yourself from your work, and why this matters
The (real) components of a modern freelance career
Next-Level Negotiation
Quoting strategic & sustainable fees with specific wording
Guided negotiations practice (in pairs)
Survey of behind-the-scenes arts organizations in North America
Crafting An Experience
Going beyond music to create impactful audience experiences
Polishing on-stage communication for classical musicians
Building showcase-ready productions for booking conferences
US Work Visas
Applying for P2, O1, and B1 US visas
Navigating withholding tax (and useful exemptions)
Differences of the US market and preparing for cross-border work
