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How To Become A... Music Creative
Season 2, Ep. 10
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'Music for me, and the experiences that we have around music, is one of the singular sites in adult life that revolves around playing and having fun' - Toby is an all rounder in the music industry. He manages two businesses, 'Sounds Queer' and 'State is Flow', whilst also being a performer himself. He tells us how creating these side hustles boosts his own passions and keeps him learning.
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