Play It By Ear
Sandhya, writer & musicianIntellectual provocations, personal stories, creative passions, and political snark from musician & writer Sandhya (Sandy Asirvatham): GenXer, former New Yorker, and secular humanist with high hopes and low expectations.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 95 | Founded | 5 years ago | Last Issue | 2 years ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
playitbyear.substack.comLatest Issues
[repost] The brain wants what it wants, 🧠♥️
Friends,
For a little while longer, I’m still on hiatus at PLAY IT BY EAR and hard at work developing a new career hustle. (I’m learning to compose and produce music for film and other media…and may be about to land my first actu...
Quick update. Still on hiatus....
Dear subscribers,
This note is to let you know I’m still out here on break from the blog while invested in some large writing and music ambitions. I’ve missed last year’s fun but intense rhythm of posting a new essay every Tuesday and...
Too big to succeed.
I’m still officially on break from this blog, but I wanted to share an important, thorough post from one of my favorite business observers these days, Matt Stoller. His Substack publication BIG tracks the ongoing perils of American monopoly...
Goodbye for now, and thanks.
Main points of the video above:
With the peaceful end of my 86-year-old mother’s life on April 3, I’m filled with a sharp sense of urgency to write the memoir I began earlier this year. The narrative will be structured around the eight tri...
Key Facts
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Play It By Ear.
| Subscribers | Monthly Web Visits | Accepts Sponsors | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated Cost per Ad | |||||
Explore More
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Sandhya (SUN-thee-ah) is an award-winning writer, musician, & all-around creative force in Baltimore-Washington. A Columbia College grad in its first co-ed class of 1987 (yes! that late!), she was probably supposed to go to law school. Oh well.
Social
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for Play It By Ear?
You can find recent issues that have been published by Play It By Ear on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does Play It By Ear have?
To see how many people subscribe to Play It By Ear, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in Play It By Ear?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Play It By Ear as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like Play It By Ear?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact Play It By Ear using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to Play It By Ear?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Play It By Ear. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact Play It By Ear?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.