About this podcast
Money-saving tips and tricks for traveling musicians! Listen in as we discuss how to save on auditions, gigs, and everyday expenses.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 26 episodes
- Vacation’s All I’ve Ever Wanted · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 20Do you need an escape from Patriotic Pops? Here’s how to plan a vacation without spending your entire holiday pay.
- Health Insurance - “What the Fuchs happening?” · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 18Health insurance can feel like a foreign language — especially when you're a freelancer trying to figure it out solo. In this episode, we break down what those confusing terms…
- Stock-Hausen: Invest Like A Finance Bro(ette) · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 18💸 Investing is for everyone. And this episode is your crash course — made simple, approachable, and totally beginner-friendly. Lauren and Mackenzie walk you through what…
- DIY and Cheap(er) Auto Care · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 17Do you drive your car constantly? Do you almost live in your car? Is your dealer out to get you? Find the cheapest quality care tips in this episode for your gigmobile.
- HYSA, FSA, HSA, IRA...WTF-Savings Accounts for Whatever Your Situation · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 16This episode is all about where to put your money to maximize your savings! We'll cover general savings accounts, as well as places to put your money for retirement, healthcare…
- Composing a Budget: Strategies for Baroque Musicians · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 15Are you wondering what happened to your hard earned coin? Do you need to save for a project or audition? We've got advice that's not just cutting out lattes and avocado toast.
- The Best Credit Card for Musicians (Who Rent) · 14 minIn this week’s mini ‘sode of Freeway Philharmonic, we’re diving into why the Bilt Mastercard® is one of the best tools a working musician can have in their financial arsenal…
- Dishing Out Deals: Saving Money on Restaurants · 20 minToday's episode is all about saving money on restaurants! Whether you're dining out or taking it to go, we have compiled a Lizst of over 20 tips for you to cut costs and get more…
- Credit Cards Part 3: Hotel Rewards · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 13Do you find yourself staying in a particular hotel chain often? Whether work puts you there or you just prefer that particular free breakfast before an audition, we’ve got cards…
- Credit Cards Episode 2: Cards with Airline Rewards · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 12Next up in Part 2 of our Credit Card Series: cards that will rack up airline rewards with your everyday spend! Yes, even you can earn rewards for your next flight by buying…
- Foodie Roadies: Finding Cheap, Healthy Groceries · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 11Possibly the worst thing about living the freeway life is finding budget friendly, healthy food. We’re here to help you find groceries wherever you are to fit your needs and…
- Taxes with Special Guest Taylor Hampton: Part 3 · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 10Finishing up our conversation with Taylor Hampton with YOUR listener questions! Do you have a question or topic you’d like to be covered on Freeway Philharmonic? Email us at…
- Taxes with Special Guest Taylor Hampton: Part 2 · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 8We continue our conversation with tax professional Taylor Hampton! More deductions, what is that 1098 T-E-G alphabet soup, and what credits you might not be thinking of.
- Taxes with Special Guest Taylor Hampton: Part 1 · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 8This week we're bring you Part 1 of a special interview with tax professional Taylor Hampton! In this episode we discuss what misconceptions musicians have about their taxes…
- Thrifting Wardrobe Emergency Adventure · 10 minDid you pack the wrong concert dress? Here's how to make a thrifty and speedy purchase, including shoes in under 20 minutes.
- Fly Smarter Pt 2: Unlocking the Power of $100ish Airline Cards · 18 min · Season 1Welcome back to my vocal fry! This episode is a continuation of the bonus episode about $100 or less airline cards. We showcase the benefits of these cards and how you can use…
- You Get a Car! You Get a Car! Everybody Gets a Car! · 14 min · Season 1 Episode 7How to save on your rental car for your next trip! We're not Oprah and can't give you a car, but these discounts and tips are the next best thing.
- Fly Smarter: Unlocking the Power of $100ish Airline Cards · 20 min · Season 1Hey y'all. I'm the Lone Ranger this week, so I figured I'd ramble on about the benefits of $100ish airline cards. These cards pack a powerful punch of perks (picked a peck of…
- Credit Cards: Episode 1, Part 2 · 13 min · Season 1 Episode 6This is part 2 of our first episode on credit card points. We're discussing how to earn points, use (and not use) the points you earn and which types of credit card may be right…
- Credit Cards: Episode 1, Part 1 · 15 min · Season 1 Episode 5The basics of credit cards, which cards are right for you, fees, and what to do with those points.







