The Musician’s Assistant
Strategic Support for Entrepreneurial Musicians
Virtual Assistance for Classical Musicians & Music Businesses
The Musician’s Assistant is a virtual assistant service created by a musician for musicians.
Officially, I help musicians and music businesses with everything from tedious, basic admin tasks to business operations, management, and marketing.
Unofficially, I am a cheerleader, thought partner, and support system.
I offer monthly packages for those seeking ongoing partnership and support, and a variety of short term options for those wanting focused help without a long term commitment.
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designed for established musicians ready to scale sustainably.
I partner with entrepreneurial musicians who are cutting edge careers in the classical music industry.
With a background in classical music, arts administration, and business operations, I bring industry fluency and strategic thinking to every collaboration. I do more than complete the tasks you assign — I help identify what needs to happen next, streamline how it happens, and implement systems that support consistency, ease, and growth.
My ongoing clients are composers, conductors, performers, producers, software developers, and studio owners who understand the value of delegation and are ready to invest in long-term operational support. Together, we build workflows that protect your time, support your income, and allow you to focus on the work only you can do.
I can assist everything from the day-to-day tedious admin tasks you dread to the big picture goal setting, planning, and organization that will keep your business moving forward.
Long Term Support Packages
Custom packages available upon request.
Foundation Support
Stability and structure for established musicians
Designed for musicians who need reliable operational support while maintaining clarity and control over their business.
Best for:
• Basic administrative support
• Maintaining current systems
• Light financial management
• Marketing coordination
Includes a set number of monthly support hours, used flexibly based on current priorities.
Starting at 8 hours per month.
Short Term Support Services
Growth Partnership
Strategic support for scaling businesses
This package is for musicians actively growing their studios, project output, or income streams and who want a thought partner alongside execution.
Best for:
• Systems optimization and workflow refinement
• Financial tracking and reporting support
• Tech troubleshooting and process improvement
• Proactive planning and implementation
This tier prioritizes strategic oversight in addition to execution, with increased capacity for high-impact work.
Starting at 15 hours per month.
Executive-Level Support
Fractional business management for music entrepreneurs
Built for high-performing musicians who want a trusted partner deeply embedded in their business operations.
Best for:
• Business-wide systems management
• Financial and operational decision support
• Tech infrastructure oversight
• Long-term planning and optimization
This package offers the highest level of access, context, and strategic involvement, and is ideal for long-term collaborations.
Starting at 20 hours per month.
Assistant for a Week
Assistant for a Week is a 7-day support sprint in which you get your own personal assistant for one week.
Designed for musicians and music business owners who need fast, immediate support, you get direct access to me for hands-on help with a projects and tasks of your choice.
Through a combination of done-with-you and done-for-you support, this week long support option is here to help you get through your busiest seasons.
The Music Business Build
The Music Business Build is a fully guided, step-by-step, business building process designed for musicians who are starting from zero.
If you don’t yet have a business, or you’re in the very early stages of entrepreneurship or freelancing, this service walks you through building everything you need in a clear, simple, and manageable way. We’ll choose and connect all your tech tools, write your SOPs, organize everything you need to run your business day-to-day, prepare you to hire, and put systems in place to make sure you never miss a beat.
Instead of guessing your way through tools, finances, and setup, we spend 6 weeks building your business together so you finish with a complete, functional, and organized foundation on which to build.
TMA consulting Calls
TMA Consulting Calls are one-on-one 60 minute sessions where we can chat about any topic you bring to the table.
Maybe you just want some advice on a specific topic or problem, maybe you’re wishing you had a business partner to bounce ideas off of, or maybe you’re a musician curious about working in virtual assistance yourself.
TMA consulting calls are an opportunity to chat with a fellow musician and business owner at your convenience, with no long-term commitment required.
Assistant for a DAY
The music Business reset
The Music Business Reset is a comprehensive business audit and refresh process for music business owners who are ready to stop working for their business like it’s a job with no boundaries and start running a business that works for them.
Over four structured sessions together — with done-for-you work in between — we'll audit your finances, operations, systems, and brand, then optimize them all together.
This is a hands-on, customized, 4-week long engagement where we dig into your business together and come out on the other side with a leaner, clearer, more intentional operation.
Assistant for a Day is a VIP day experience during which you get your own personal assistant for one 8 hour work day.
Designed for musicians and music business owners who need fast, immediate support, you get direct access to me for hands-on help with a projects and tasks of your choice.
Through a combination of done-with-you and done-for-you support, this day of support option is here to help you meet last minute deadlines, double your productivity for a day, and get work done fast.
Credentials
BA in Music
Eastern Connecticut State University
MM in Music Performance
UNC Greensboro
Program Alum
Program Alum
Program Alum
Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Course
Certification
Workflows, Essentials, & Advanced
in progress
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Join the team
Virtual Assistant (Independent Contractor)
Role Overview
This position supports the day-to-day operations of Adella Carlson Studios, LLC, a music business with three divisions: music performance, music education, and virtual assistance for musicians. The contractor will assist the owner with administrative, operational, and marketing support tasks both within Adella Carlson Studios and on The Musician’s Assistant client accounts.
This is a remote, flexible contractor role designed for someone who is detail-oriented, self-directed, and familiar with the demands of a professional music environment, specifically in the classical music industry. This position is ideal for a recent music graduate pursuing a career in arts administration and seeking a varied experience in a flexible work environment that understands the demands of a modern, multi-faceted music career.
The role will begin as a virtual assistant to the CEO of Adella Carlson Studios with the potential to expand and independently manage client accounts as a subcontractor for The Musician’s Assistant.
Qualifications
A background in classical music as a performer, educator, or arts administrator
High school diploma required; undergraduate degree in music preferred
Strong organizational and communication skills
High attention to detail
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a timely manner
Strong knowledge of the Google and Microsoft ecosystems, project management softwares, website platforms, and social media platforms
Scope of Work
The assistant will support the smooth operation of the business by contributing to the following processes:
Maintaining organized and up-to-date administrative systems and records
Assisting with digital marketing execution
Supporting the owner with personal administrative tasks, such as email and calendar management
Providing supplemental client support and independently managing client accounts
Expected Outcomes
Provide approximately 5–10 hours per week of consistent administrative and operational support to start, with the potential for increased hours and responsibilities
Improve responsiveness, organization, and productivity across the business
Reduce the owner’s workload by proactively problem solving and taking ownership of necessary tasks
Ensure assigned tasks are completed accurately and within agreed upon timelines
Expand the capacity of The Musician’s Assistant to support additional clients worldwide
Compensation
$20/hour paid monthly
Independent contractor role (no benefits, taxes not withheld)
Communication & Availability
Flexible schedule; contractor may set their own working hours
Fully remote role; contractor may choose their own work location
Expected response time to messages: within 24 hours on weekdays
Occasional deadline-based tasks may require agreed-upon turnaround times
Working Relationship
This is a contractor role. The assistant is responsible for managing their own time while delivering agreed-upon outcomes. Contractor is also responsible for paying taxes on earned income. No benefits will be provided.
Please email your cover letter and résumé to Adella (adella@adellacarlsonstudios.com) with the subject line “VA Application.”