Career Development & Strategy
50-year veteran manager, producer, project director, strategist Marty Khan has pioneered the use of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit for jazz artists and professionals since the early 1980s – a few years before jazz was brought into the performing arts world mainstream.
Setting up a 501(c)(3)
In this consultation, Marty works with the client to conceive the concept and purposes, the potential projects to be addressed, the manner of artist affiliation, the assembly of the proper board members, name of organization and a full overview of the organizational imperative.
Strategic Planning/Management Consulting
Single sessions are best if there is a specific issue that needs to be addressed; or if someone is just trying to make sense out of the nonsense in a more overview perspective; or just trying to figure out what their next steps should be.
Press Release & Bio Services
The first interaction that presenters, critics, and potential collaborators often have with your music is a press release or your bio. While not fair, writings that come off as boiler-plate, standard, “the usual”, or even half-assed and boring will unfortunately brandish your music the same way. Music so full of Truth, power, and soul demands to be presented with the same qualities, lest it be cast off and ignored.
“Pursuing a career in the higher arts – either as creator or service provider – without the use of an affiliated nonprofit, is like playing the piano while handcuffed. You can do it, but you will be significantly limited.” (Marty Khan)
"Dispelling the Myths About Nonprofits" is a two-part video where Marty breaks down the non-profit structure for practical use in higher pursuits in artistry and creativity. With reference to the relevant chapter in his book "Straight Ahead...", he offers a straightforward rebuttal to all the reasons you may have been given not to use this ideal business structure.
Dispelling the Myths About Non-Profits Part 1
Dispelling the Myths About Non-Profits Part 2
Ready to Get Started?
Marty Khan works with clients to conceive the concept and purposes, the potential projects to be addressed, the manner of artist affiliation, the assembly of the proper board members, name of organization and a full overview of the organizational imperative.
This consultation includes a digital copy of my entire 432-page book Straight Ahead – A Comprehensive Guide to the Business of Jazz (Without Sacrificing Dignity or Artistic Integrity), which contains the full chapter above the non-profit corporation with 89 Q/As covering all aspects of the entity.