The way I understand it, 'Muck Work' was meant to be a go-to place for people specialized in all the things musicians would like to outsource. To my knowledge, it never launched (Hey Derek: am I wrong?)
Regarding trust issues, that is an excellent point. It is ironic that you would like to help, but can't for lack of trust.
The easiest way to overcome that is to make small promises, then keep them/over-deliver.
Most people who try to help musicians have good intentions, but are not actually effective. They make promises, then fail to deliver, leading to disappontment for all.
My two cents: a person who would like to help should just identify an area in which they have real experience, and focus on that, insted of 'dabbling'.
For example, I have professional photographers, sound engineers, designers who essentially donate their time, or work at a huge discount, as a way of supporting my work. I find that VERY helpful.
As a counter-example, I've had people offer to help cold-call potential clients, but these people have no experience cold-calling, so it has been a big waste of time.
oDesk has been infinitely more helpful in a matter of months than any of the 4-5 people in 1st world countries that I've had try to help over the years (which led, in turn, to me being extremely cautious about help).
Regarding trust issues, that is an excellent point. It is ironic that you would like to help, but can't for lack of trust.
The easiest way to overcome that is to make small promises, then keep them/over-deliver.
Most people who try to help musicians have good intentions, but are not actually effective. They make promises, then fail to deliver, leading to disappontment for all.
My two cents: a person who would like to help should just identify an area in which they have real experience, and focus on that, insted of 'dabbling'.
For example, I have professional photographers, sound engineers, designers who essentially donate their time, or work at a huge discount, as a way of supporting my work. I find that VERY helpful.
As a counter-example, I've had people offer to help cold-call potential clients, but these people have no experience cold-calling, so it has been a big waste of time.
oDesk has been infinitely more helpful in a matter of months than any of the 4-5 people in 1st world countries that I've had try to help over the years (which led, in turn, to me being extremely cautious about help).