Marco Hohner, founder of Backstage Journey and coach for musicians

Backstage Journey

Coaching for Musicians to Create with Greater Freedom, Joy & Authenticity

Welcome to your Backstage Journey!

A creative life as a musician comes with unique challenges. But fear, self-doubt, stage fright, creative blocks, and the pressure to perform don't have to hold you back.

Marco Hohner mit Backstage Journey Logo, Coach für Musiker und Musikerinnen

LIVE A FULFILLING LIFE THROUGH MUSIC

Coaching & Mentoring

Through 1-on-1 coaching and mentoring—both online and in person—I help musicians reconnect with themselves, express their authentic voice, and create a life in music that truly reflects who they are.

Together, we explore one essential question:

What does a life of genuine freedom and fulfillment look like for you?

Our work focuses on topics such as self-worth, creative blocks, performance anxiety, life vision, dealing with uncertainty, and finding a healthy balance between career, artistic expression, and personal well-being.

Having spent many years as a professional musician myself, I know how closely passion, success, and inner doubt can be intertwined. That experience is the foundation of my coaching: creating a space for clarity, growth, and a new perspective on what it means to live a meaningful life through music.

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About Me

More Than a Million Views

Hi, I'm Marco.

I've been fortunate to make music for more than 25 years. And if there's one thing music has taught me, it's this:

Some of life's greatest moments can be found in a single note, a single performance, or a single genuine connection—but probably not in a million views.

I've always been fascinated not only by music itself but also by life's deeper questions: people and their stories, philosophy, yoga, meditation, and the challenge of following your passion without losing yourself along the way.

I've experienced life as a guitarist, singer, bandleader, festival organizer, and performer. Today, I bring all of those experiences into my work as a coach.

Backstage Journey grew out of this path—for musicians who feel there's something more waiting for them.

More freedom. More joy. More authenticity.

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Musiker-Coach Marco Hohner von Backstage Journey live auf der Bühne

«I believe music has the power to change the world—especially when it comes from people who are fully and authentically themselves.»

Backstage Wisdom Podcast

The podcast about life behind the stage—and how musicians can build a happy, meaningful life.

Marco Hohner—musician and coach—speaks with artists and experts from around the world about the realities of life beyond the spotlight: the highs and lows, unexpected detours, personal breakthroughs, and everything in between.

How can we navigate the unique challenges of being a musician? What can we learn from one another? And how do we build lasting resilience, discover our own rhythm, and continue doing what we love—without burning out?

There are endless questions to explore—and inspiring conversations waiting to be discovered.

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Backstage Journey Wisdom

Discover the Backstage Wisdom Podcast

Godfrey de Grut, Gast im Backstage Wisdom Podcast Read the article: Song-Release allein reicht nicht mehr: Godfrey de Grut über Perfektionismus, Kritik und die Menschen hinter der Musik
Punnu Wasu, Gast im Backstage Wisdom Podcast, Folge 7 Read the article: Nicht du spielst die Musik – die Musik spielt dich | Punnu Wasu
Erik Stenzel, Gast im Backstage Wisdom Podcast, Folge 6 Read the article: KünstlerIn oder DienstleisterIn? | Erik Stenzel über Freiheit und Selbstbestimmung als Musiker
Hanni Liang zu Gast im Backstage Wisdom Podcast Read the article: Die Leere nach dem Erfolg bringt uns dazu, die wichtigen Fragen zu stellen | Hanni Liang
Band Hope zu Gast im Backstage Wisdom Podcast Read the article: Den eigenen musikalischen Weg kann man nicht planen – nur gehen | Christine Börsch-Supan & Phillip Staffa
Dixon Nacey zu Gast im Backstage Wisdom Podcast Read the article: Wie finde ich meine eigene Stimme als Musiker? Ein inspirierendes Gespräch mit Dixon Nacey
Ron Spielman und Steven Töteberg zu Gast im Backstage Wisdom Podcast Read the article: Du bist mehr als deine Musik – Erkenntnisse aus 40 Jahren Musikerleben mit Ron Spielman & Steven Töteberg
Felix Wiegand zu Gast im Backstage Wisdom Podcast Read the article: Was Musiker wirklich glücklich macht – Einblicke in ein erfülltes Musikerleben mit Felix Wiegand