Crushing Classical

Xenia Pestova Bennett: Befriending Performance Anxiety

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

I have such respect for musicians who use their own journeys and learnings to help others!

Described as “a powerhouse of contemporary keyboard repertoire” (Tempo), pianist and composer Xenia Pestova Bennett has earned an international reputation as a leading proponent of uncompromising music. Her work spans a wide range of sound worlds, styles and genres from classical to contemporary art music, free improvisation, experimental electronica and avant-pop.

Since receiving the unanimous First Prize at the Xavier Montsalvatge International Piano Competition in Girona, Spain and prizes at the Messiaen International Piano Competition in Paris and the KeriKeri Piano Competition of New Zealand, Xenia has performed in over 20 countries - at international festivals, in concert halls, tropical rainforests, caves, ponds and countless weird and wonderful venues and spaces. She explores classical music boundaries with electronics, toy pianos, synthesizers and the magical and mysterious Magnetic Resonator Piano. As a composer, she is represented by the Contemporary Music Centre, Ireland.

In addition to her performance career, Xenia is in demand as a wellbeing instructor, coach and lecturer for organisations and educational institutions around the world. She convenes a popular online performance anxiety management programme, "Befriending Performance Anxiety" for musicians of all levels.

https://xeniapestovabennett.com

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Happiest Musician Minisode: What do We Coach On?

Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

People have been asking - what does it look like to be in conversation with a business and mindset coach for musicians?

The answer? It can look all kinds of different ways. But it ALWAYS looks like, what is the thing YOU need to talk about to get unstuck, or to move your project forward? Because your portfolio career doesn't have to look like anyone else's, and you don't have to struggle alone!

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Kate Reddish: Consulting COO and Community Architect

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Kate Reddish is a former professional violist turned strategic operator for creative entrepreneurs.

After years performing on world-class stages and working across film, television, and recording studios, Kate discovered that her real genius wasn’t just making music—it was creating harmony behind the scenes.

Today, as the founder of KMR Creative, Kate helps online educators, artists, and coaches design calm, sustainable businesses through thoughtful systems, clear strategy, and deeply human leadership. She’s best known for her long-running partnership with violinist Nathan Cole, where she’s served as the operational backbone behind multiple successful course launches and programs.

Kate has a rare ability to bring order to chaos without stripping away the soul of the work. Clients often say she helps them become “more themselves”—more grounded, more confident, more capable—by building systems that actually support their creativity instead of suffocating it.

Equal parts strategist, listener, and quiet powerhouse, Kate believes organization is a form of care—and that when the right structure is in place, beautiful things get to happen.

IG: @katereddish email: kmr@katereddish.com website: katereddish.com

Newsletter: https://kmr-creative.kit.com/newsletter

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What's in Your Portfolio (Career?)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Please enjoy these snippets from my recent workshop, What’s in Your Portfolio (Career)? I hope you’ll freely pause and restart and try out some of these prompts for yourself!

Interested in my Summer Happiest Musician Incubator? Check it out here.

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Thomas Zera: The Sub Pool

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Musicians are building the most innovative things! The Sub Pool is a dedicated space where orchestral musicians can promote their experience and availability for short term or substitute hire to Orchestra PM's in the US and Canada.

Thomas Zera is a Juilliard trained musician with both 25 years of experience as a tenured Bassist with the Utah Symphony and an accomplished freelance musician with 21 major U.S. orchestras on his CV over a 35 year performance career. In addition to his musical accomplishments, Thomas is a business owner and holds an MBA from Isenberg School of Management. He is a League of American Orchestras Essentials program certificate holder and has served in arts management as Executive Director. Current projects include completing a book detailing a two year performance journey substituting with 11 major orchestras and the launch of The Sub Pool, a dedicated space where orchestral musicians can promote their experience and availability for short term or substitute hire to Orchestra PM's in the US and Canada.

https://thesubpool.com/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583836315118

https://www.instagram.com/the_sub_pool

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Happiest Musician Minisode: What's in MY Portfolio?

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

I'm pulling back the curtain on my own portfolio career this week, and sharing with you the ecosystem of my business and offers to (hopefully) show what is possible for you. I want this to inspire YOU to take action and grow your own career in a way that fits you.

Because the world is a better place when more creatives are thriving in it.

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The Joy Luck Trio: A New Supergroup

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

"Our newly formed Joy Luck Trio brings together pipa, erhu, and piano in a one‑of‑a‑kind ensemble, performing music written especially for us. As three Chinese musicians, we delve into beloved Chinese folk songs and folktales alongside Western classics, infusing each piece with our own distinctive voice. Our sound is lyrical, colorful, and deeply personal, bridging cultures while telling stories that feel both timeless and new."

Gao Hong is an internationally acclaimed pipa virtuoso, composer, improviser, and educator, recognized as a 2025 Hall of Fame Artist by the Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame for her profound artistry and global impact. April 3, 2022 was proclaimed “Gao Hong Day” in St. Paul, Minnesota by the city’s mayor, honoring her milestone concert celebrating 50 years of music-making.

https://chinesepipa.com/

Karen Han-Ottosson is an internationally renowned erhu virtuoso, composer and vocalist. Her major solo recording accomplishments include the Oscar-winning films The Last Emperor, The Hurt Locker, Zero Dark Thirty, Detroit, The Passion of Christ, Memoirs of a Geisha, The Pursuit of Happyness, Mulan, Mulan 2, The Joy Luck Club, Anna and the King, Pirates of Caribbean: At World’s End, Kung Fu Panda (1, 2 & 3), Star Trek, Men in Black 3, 2012, Star Trek: Into Darkness, Pacific Rim, Monkey King, Transformers 4, Penguins of Madagascar, and the video games Minecraft, Riot, Call of Duty, and Disney MGM’s short film Mickey & Mouse and the recent Disney films Turning Red and Babylon, the latter of which will be released in December 2022.

https://karenhan.com/

Donna Weng Friedman is an award-winning pianist, producer, filmmaker and creative visionary. Her distinguished career spans dynamic performances, innovative projects, groundbreaking collaborations, and a steadfast dedication to advancing the arts through innovation, education and mentorship.

Donna was selected as one of Musical America's Top 30 Professionals of 2024 for her outstanding contribution to the performing arts.

https://www.donnawengfriedman.com/

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Big Visions and Baby Steps

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

To be a portfolio career musician is to take agency in your own career. You need two things to get a project started. You need a goal, and you need a first step.

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Myron Silberstein: the Non-Traditional Path to Non-Traditional Music

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Myron Silberstein has recorded first commercial recordings of numerous mid-20th-century American piano works by significant composers whose works were inexplicably neglected.

The first CD completely dedicated to his compositions--his piano music--comes out on Toccata on March 6, 2026.

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Happiest Musician Minisode: What if promotional posts didn't have to feel crummy?

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A recent coffee shop visit inspired me to rethink how little I do on social media. What do YOU think?

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Marjorie Rusche and Clare Longendyke: Bringing a Composition to Life

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

In the world of classical music, the collaboration between composers and performers often leads to remarkable creations that resonate deeply with audiences. In this episode of Crushing Classical, host Jennet Ingle engages in a captivating conversation with composer Marjorie Rusche and pianist Clare Longendyke about the upcoming premiere of Rusche's Eclipse Piano Concerto, with the South Bend Symphony Orchestra on March 15 2026.

Marjorie M. Rusche is an internationally performed award winning composer who combines romantic, modernist, and vernacular influences in her music. Dr. Rusche composes for opera, music theater, orchestra, chorus, dance, soloists, and a variety of vocal and instrumental chamber ensembles.

www.marjorierusche.com

Pianist Clare Longendyke is a soloist, chamber musician, and fearless advocate for new music who brings daring repertoire and thoughtful storytelling to the concert stage. Her performances are marked by imaginative programming, charismatic stage presence, and a gift for weaving together contemporary works and classical favorites.

Together, they are bringing Rusche's Eclipse Piano Concerto to the stage this March, and the creative process of this collaboration is worth exploring!

www.clarelongendyke.com

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Follow Your Energy

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

After weeks of hustle, I'm finally in a phase where I can focus on practicing and enjoying music for the sheer joy of it. It’s a refreshing change!

But I know many of us feel the weight of expectations to always be productive. We think we should be working harder, promoting ourselves more, or achieving something grand.

What if we allowed ourselves to explore different creative directions and passions?

Our artistic journeys don’t have to be linear. It’s okay to embrace joy and creativity, even if it doesn’t directly pay the bills right now. (As long as SOMETHING is paying the bills, let's be real!)

So, the next time you find yourself feeling guilty for pursuing what makes you happy, remember: your artistry matters!

I’d love to hear your thoughts! Share in the comments below.

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Double Keyed: Bringing a Big Vision to Life

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Following their Billboard-charting and award-winning album Midwinter’s Gift, Kirstin Myers and Frances Drost—together known as Double Keyed—continue to delight audiences with heartfelt interpretations of both classical and contemporary music. Their contemplative sound takes listeners on a journey that resonates long after the final note.

Formed in 2018, Double Keyed grew out of Kirstin and Frances’s shared desire not only to perform together, but also to offer music that uplifts and leaves audiences with a deep sense of peace. Their first album, Midwinter’s Gift, was recorded in Nashville in 2022 and quickly received national recognition, reaching #13 on Billboard’s “Classical-Crossover” chart. A few months later, it was nominated for the Central Pennsylvania Hall of Fame’s “Best Instrumental Album of the Year” and went on to win “Best Classical-Crossover Album” of 2022.

Now, Kirstin and Frances are preparing their second Christmas album, a remarkable follow-up to Midwinter’s Gift. Teaming up again with Nashville arranger and producer Phillip Keveren, this new music will feature the music of the world-class London Symphony Orchestra, recorded at Abbey Road Studios. Double Keyed is currently in full swing raising funds, practicing, and sharing glimpses of this exciting project with audiences.

Website: doublekeyedmusic.com
Email: doublekeyed@gmail.com
Shop CDs and PDF Downloads: doublekeyedmusic.com/shop
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleKeyed/featured

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Visibility and Mind Trash

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

If you've ever struggled with your mental game as you do something big or something new - SO HAVE I! A quick storytime about my own mind trash and some of the ways I combat it.

What do you hear in this episode? Let me know! I'd love to hear from you.

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Joachim Horsley: Superfusion

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

In a world where classical music often feels distant and elitist, composer/pianist/arranger Joachim Horsley is breaking barriers and bringing fresh energy to the genre. I really appreciate Joachim's combination of deep seriousness and inclusive creativity - and I know you will love this conversation.

Joachim Horsley is a Composer, Pianist and Arranger, known for his innovative Classical/Afro-Caribbean fusion arrangements. He was nominated for a Latin Grammy last year in the Best Arrangement category for "Bach's Cuban Concerto for Piano and Tres" from his recent album "AFRO BACH." He plays concerts all over the world with his quintet and as a special guests with orchestras, and when he's not on the road, he's in Los Angeles writing music for film and TV, including shows like "Baker and The Beauty" on ABC, "Gordita Chronicles" on HBO MAX and the hit Disney Channel show "Big City Greens," which earned him an Annie Nomination for best score last year as well. Currently working on his next album, "Superfusion," he joins us today from his Los Angeles studio.

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Happiest Musician Minisode: This is Why

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

I'm reeling from the recent violence in Minnesota, and reflecting on the role of music when the world is on fire.

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Denise Duffield-Thomas: Money Mentor

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Denise Duffield-Thomas is the money mentor for the new wave of online entrepreneurs who want to make money and change the world.⁣
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She’s a lazy introvert, a Hay House author and an unbusy mother of 3. She lives on the East coast of sunny Australia with her family and two fur babies.

Find her at...

www.denisedt.com
Instagram: @denisedt
Facebook: @denisedt

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Performing and Connection

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Or, why I'm never going to give up performing, no matter how much fun I'm having coaching and teaching.

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Heather Niemi Savage: The Power of Perseverance

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Heather Niemi Savage is a North Carolina-based composer with an eclectic style drawing on her broad background in classical, jazz, musical theater, and sacred music. Her compositions have been performed throughout the United States by ensembles such as the Argus String Quartet, the North-South Consonance, the Great Woods Symphony, and members of the Raleigh Symphony. Her most popular piece “Daughter of the Stars,” for string orchestra, placed second in the 2020 American Prize for Composition (pops/light music division.) Her piece, “When Music Sounds,” won second place in the Huntsville Master Chorale Composition Competition, making her the first woman to final in this annual competition.

As a collaborative pianist, Heather works with the Appalachian Chorale under Dr. Davaughn Miller in addition to accompanying an undergraduate vocal methods class, local school choruses, and the choir at St. Luke’s UMC in Hickory, NC. She also hosts The Musicking Community Podcast and maintains a private teaching studio.

www.heatherniemisavage.com
https://www.facebook.com/heather.savage.75
@heatherniemisavage.composer

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Sam Reti: Founder of Muzie and Hiyve

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Sam Reti is a founder, musician, and creator behind Muzie.Live and Hiyve.io. He’s helped power over 250,000 online lessons and is now building AI-native video tools designed to reinvent how people meet and collaborate.

You can explore Hiyve at https://www.hiyve.io/music or connect with sam at sam@hiyve.io

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Planning Big

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

I love planning and goalsetting, especially at this time of year.

But I'm exploring in a new way right now, and thought perhaps it could interest you as well!

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Nicholas McGegan: the JOY of Creativity in Music

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Sometimes on this podcast it's just a pleasure to listen to a great artist talk about the art!

An “expert in 18th-century style” (The New Yorker), Nicholas McGegan is in his sixth decade on the podium. Following a 34-year tenure as Music Director of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale, he is now Music Director Emeritus. He is also Principal Guest Conductor of Hungary’s Capella Savaria.

McGegan’s approach — intelligent, infused with joy, and never dogmatic — has led to engagements with many of the world’s major orchestras, including those of Cleveland, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Hong Kong, Sydney, London's Royal Opera House, and the Royal Concertgebouw; regular collaborations with choreographer Mark Morris; and appearances at the BBC Proms and the Edinburgh International Festival.

His extensive discography includes more than 100 releases spanning five decades, including more than 40 with Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale, and more than 20 with Capella Savaria. McGegan's recordings have garnered two Gramophone Awards and two GRAMMY nominations.

He was made an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) “for services to music overseas.” McGegan is committed to the next generation of musicians, frequently conducting and coaching students in regular engagements at Yale, Juilliard, Harvard, the Colburn School, Aspen Music Festival, and more.

https://www.nicholasmcgegan.com/
https://www.instagram.com/nicholasmcgegan/
https://www.facebook.com/nicholasmcgegan/

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Action is Faster than Agony

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

I just accomplished a task I've been putting off for three weeks. It took five minutes.

But over the last three weeks, my Happiest Musician Visibility Lab participants have been KNOCKING IT OUT OF THE PARK in terms of their action taking.

What can we learn from this?

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Ian Maksin: Lullaby for the World

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Ian Maksin is a cellist, composer, arranger and vocalist, currently singing in 42 different languages. Known for his soulful blend of classical, world, and contemporary sounds, he has performed across the globe, infusing each project with stories, traditions, and voices of the cultures he explores.

https://ianmaksin.com
https://www.youtube.com/@IanMaksin
https://www.instagram.com/ianmaksin

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Should You Negotiate for a Gig?

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

What if we normalized paying musicians for their expertise and professionalism? What if we normalized asking for the fee we need? This is not ALWAYS possible, and not ALWAYS advisable - but if you've never thought about it, let's think!

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Radhika Vekaria: Sensory Artist and Composer

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Radhika Vekaria is a GRAMMY® nominated, award-winning multi-instrumentalist and sensory artist who fuses her British, East African and Indian heritage to create transcendent music. Renowned for her evocative Sanskrit mantras, Radhika leads listeners on transformative healing journeys while pushing the boundaries of how sacred music can be experienced.

The first mantra artist to perform at SXSW in 2022, Radhika is an innovator and conveyor of timeless wisdom through music. She has all collaborated with world renowned artist Jeff Koons, who featured her voice alongside icons like Rihanna and Sir Paul McCartney. As a mentor for Spirituality and Music for Chopra Yoga, and is the voices of a game based on Deepak Chopra’s laws of manifestation launched last year.

Her latest album "Warriors of Light" was GRAMMY® nominated this year, and has already been performed at the Grammy museum and at Harvard University while garnering reviews by Rolling Stone India, Chicago Tribune and People Magazine. Radhika continues to advocate for living life to the tune of your own soul and conveys Vedic wisdom through the power of human sound.

www.radhikavekaria.com
https://www.instagram.com/radhikavekaria_
contact@radhikavekaria.com

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Feeling Great

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Have you ever dragged yourself through your day, your gig, your teaching? Have you ever pushed through a "The Show Must Go On" moment?

Might there be a better way?

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Kim Butler: Financial Strategist

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Starting her money journey in 4th grade by selling enough milk to put herself through school, Kim Butler has dedicated over 30 years to helping people buy life
insurance nationwide and optimize their finances. Her main effort has centered around helping families develop the mindset and skills needed for financial prosperity, supported by practical tools and consistent education.

Check out the special video Kim has created just for us!

https://prosperitythinkers.com/special/CrushingClassical/

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Do I NEED a Website?

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

I see this question a lot. Indeed, musicians rarely get work directly from their website, and it can be annoying to have to keep one up to date.

But on the other hand...

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Tina Davidson: Let Your Heart Be Broken

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Composer and author Tina Davidson’s memoir, Let Your Heart Be Broken, is available in audiobook format on all major platforms starting August 12, 2025 via publisher Boyle & Dalton. The audiobook, read by Davidson herself, features her music woven throughout, interspersed in sections where she discusses the compositions’ creation. This rare look inside a composer’s creative process juxtaposes recordings of Davidson’s music, memories, journal entries, and insights into the life of an artist and mother at work. Let Your Heart Be Broken was published in hardback and paperback in 2023.

“Part of my commitment as a composer is to bring others into my musical world, both through the music itself and by writing about my creative process,” says Tina Davidson. “By weaving my compositions into the chapters of this audiobook containing my journals, I'm creating a bridge between my inner creative practice and the finished work, opening the door for listeners to understand and connect more deeply.”

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/tinadavidsoncomposerauthor/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinadavidson.music/
Web Page: http://www.tinadavidson.com
Hear the music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2y5Z17bEilAiViMp9FMuJh
Order the memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Let-Your-Heart-Broken-Classical/dp/1633376966/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1677079964&sr=1-1
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/tinadavidson.bsky.social
SubStack: https://tdavid508.substack.com/publish/home

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Happiest Musician Minisode: When Should You Play For Free?

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Should you EVER play for free, or accept less than your normal rate? Normally I would say no, but I found myself offering the OPPOSITE advice recently to a client and thought I should explore that for you.

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Devony Smith and Danny Zelibor: In This Short Life

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Recognized for her "sensual" and "strong" voice (New York Times), mezzo-soprano Devony Smith is a versatile performer with a wide-ranging repertoire in opera and concert music.

Devony is a sought-after collaborator with composers, having premiered works by Grammy-award winning composer Jennifer Higdon, Jake Landau, Eve Beglarian, and Luna Pearl Woolf.

This season, Devony has been featured on multiple album releases, including singing the role of the Lover in Kate Soper's Romance of the Rose. She also performs the alto solos on Benjamin Wenzelberg's release of his cantata, Any of those Decembers. This spring, Devony anticipates the release of her debut solo album In This Short Life with pianist Danny Zelibor, which features premiere recordings of works by composers Mark Adamo, Grammy award winning Jennifer Higdon, Jake Landau, Pulitzer Prize winner David Lang, B.E. Boykin, Eve Beglarian, and Will Liverman.

Pianist Danny Zelibor, praised for his sensitive and colorful playing, is a sought-after collaborator and performer. He made his Carnegie Hall debut with baritone Jarrett Ott and has performed in recital with numerous leading musicians, including soprano Harolyn Blackwell and Canadian cellist Amanda Forsyth. An ardent lover of art song, he frequently performs with the Brooklyn Art Song Society and the New York Festival of Song and has recorded world premieres of songs by Jake Heggie, Jennifer Higdon, and Mark Adamo. On the cutting edge of new music, he has premiered and workshopped dozens of new works. A true believer in the power of music to be a bridge and a force for good, he joined baritone Sidney Outlaw on a concert tour and series of masterclasses in The Republic of Chad sponsored by the U.S. State Department and recently performed in his first series of Well-Being Concerts at Carnegie Hall with cellist Joshua Roman and violinist Simon Porter.

Danny’s debut CDs for Toccata Classics, the beginning of a multi-volume set of the piano music of Alexandre Tansman, have received widespread praise from top music publications. A fellow of Tanglewood and graduate of Manhattan School of Music, Danny resides in New York City.

http://DevonySmith.com

http://DannyZelibor.com

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I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there!

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Being Proud of Your Support

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0400

I had a real AHA moment in my own life recently, and thought I'd tell you about it.

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Nicole Cash: Hornist to Narrator

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Nicole Cash is a highly skilled performer whose training in classical music allows her to captivate audiences and connect people through the power of sound. She served as 3rd Horn with the Dallas Symphony, and Associate Principal Horn of the renowned San Francisco Symphony, until she was diagnosed with focal dystonia, a career-ending repetitive movement disorder.

The meandering road of recovery and rediscovery led Nicole to the art of audiobook narration, to which she brings the same keen sense of rhythm, intonation, lyricism, and drama.

Nicole delights in voicing the blood-curdling suspense of a dark thriller, the complex characters of literary and historical fiction, and the heart-warming nostalgia of a coming of age story. Her experiences as an African-American woman compel her to share the tangled theories and truths of social science and political justice tomes.

As the mother of two young children, Nicole feels right at home bringing to life all sorts of fantastical characters and creatures, and finds great joy in being silly. Most often described as “warm, clear, engaging, and easy to listen to,” her voice is a hug that envelops the listener in whatever story she is sharing.

When away from her home studio on the North Shore of Long Island, NY, Nicole can be found creating custom cakes for friends and family, attempting to grow organic vegetables and herbs in her garden, skiing, singing karaoke, and of course…reading.

https://nicolecashchronicles.com

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Why YOU Need More Visibility

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

And why we ALL need more visibility!

People have been asking: is the Happiest Musician Visibility Lab for me if I don't HAVE an audience yet? If I don't KNOW HOW?

Visibility is SCARY for all of us but it is the best way I know to build your own career. Let's talk about it!

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Molly Gebrian: the Neuroscience of Practicing

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Dr. Molly Gebrian is a professional violist and scholar with a background in cognitive neuroscience. Her area of expertise is applying the research on learning and memory to practicing and performing music. Her book, Learn Faster, Perform Better: A Musician’s Guide to the Neuroscience of Practicing was published in 2024 by Oxford University Press. As a performer, she prioritizes the works of living composers and those who have traditionally been excluded from the culture of classical music. After a decade of teaching viola at the collegiate level, she joined the faculty at New England Conservatory of Music in Fall 2024.

www.mollygebrian.com
https://www.youtube.com/@DrMollyGebrian
https://www.instagram.com/mollygebrian/
molly.gebrian@gmail.com

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Does it Have to Take Twenty Years?

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The story of my reed business is a BORING one, in which for a long time nothing happens. And then suddenly it became a 6 figure revenue stream in which I am able to employ other musicians!

What made the magic? Was it just waiting for 20 years of momentum to finally work?

Nope. it was visibility.

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What Got You Here...Day Three

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

What are the actual action steps that might move you toward your goals? And how might VISIBILITY play into these actions? In this final workshop session, I have a short journaling prompt and an offer for you!

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What Got You Here... Day Two

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Please enjoy this snippet of my workshop, What Got You Here Won't Get You There! Don't neglect to actually DO the little journaling prompt in the middle, ok?

Of course, the way to be IN THE ROOM and experience the whole thing is to register at the link below.

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What Got You Here... Day One

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Please enjoy this snippet of my workshop, What Got You Here Won't Get You There! Don't neglect to actually DO the little journaling prompt in the middle, ok?

Of course, the way to be IN THE ROOM and experience the whole thing is to register at the link below.

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Happiest Musician Minisode: What IS Visibility?

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0400

I've been talking a lot about Visibility lately, and you might be thinking that it's not for you because you "hate social media" or because you "don't want to be an influencer".

What am I actually talking about?

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Happiest Musician Minisode: What Got You Here Won't Get You There

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0400

Join me for my FREE three day workshop, What Got You Here Won't Get You There, and find the breakthrough you need to create the career you want.

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What Got You Here Won't Get You There.

What do I mean by this cryptic statement? I think it means two things, one of which might feel a little bit discouraging, the other of which opens the DOOR to possibility!

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Katherine Needleman: Oboist, Musician, Arranger, Composer, Etc. Queen of Filth

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Katherine Needleman is a musician from Baltimore, Maryland, USA. She was introduced to music in the formerly robust music education programs of the public school system, having played violin, clarinet, oboe, keyboards, and percussion there. She was accepted to the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia at age 16 and dropped out of high school to attend. Later, she was expelled for academic incompetence by the Juilliard School in New York a month after winning their oboe concerto competition.

She has played the oboe professionally for a long time now and has observed her own feelings about being one of the few women included change over time. She is very interested in the potential of music and tries to write some herself. She is interested in the relationship between composers, performers, and the stage.

Recent musical highlights for Needleman include accompanying her cellist daughter in the Haydn C Major Concerto at a middle school assembly, a recital where most everything felt right and good at a retirement home outside of Philadelphia, and an 8am performance of her “Stolen Prophet” for oboe and piano and her “Spike Protein” for twelve oboes in Kansas. She enjoys arranging music she loves by dead white men and people who aren’t dead white men to make it possible to play great music not written for the oboe on the oboe.

She maintains a blog and Facebook page of some notoriety about her observations of and experiences in the world and the classical music industry. She has been hailed by the New York Times as a “small, intense woman.”

You likely know her from her work exposing the patriarchy that has long gone unnoticed in classical music, and from her substack newsletter at https://substack.com/@katherineneedlemanoboist.

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Happiest Musician Minisode: What My First Job Taught Me

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The summer after high school I worked in a gas station - and the skills I learned have served me ENORMOUSLY well in my professional music career!

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Boldness

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0400

A story of a time I failed in boldness, failed to give my project the chance it deserved. A cautionary tale for you! And an invitation.

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Happiest Musician Minisode: FEAR of Visibility

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0400

I'm talking a lot about Visibility lately - but that's because people are talking to ME about it! This fear, the fear of being seen, is so normal. Here's how it has manifested for me.

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Happiest Musician Minisode: What's Your Bubble?

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:53:00 -0400

Where are you avoiding stepping out of your own comfort zone? Where are you keeping yourself safe - but also small - inside your bubble?

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Mada & Hugh Piano Duo

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:26:00 -0400

The Mada & Hugh Piano Duo, composed of Romanian-born pianist Mădălina Dănilă and Korean-American pianist Hugh Sung, captivates audiences worldwide with their innovative 4-hand piano performances. Their award-winning collaboration brings a dynamic range of music, from unique classical pieces to dazzling arrangements of popular tunes. They are proud to be official Petrof Artists, representing the esteemed Czech piano brand known for its warm, romantic tone and exceptional craftsmanship.

Mădălina, an internationally acclaimed concert pianist, has triumphed in prestigious competitions such as the International Piano Competition in Vigo and the Charleston 20th Century Music Competition. She was personally invited by renowned violinist Anne Sophie Mutter to perform a solo recital at the prestigious Ruhr Klavierfestival in Germany, marking a significant milestone in her career.

Hugh Sung, renowned as one of the finest collaborative pianists of his generation, has performed with eminent musicians and worked extensively with the Philadelphia and Baltimore Symphony Orchestras. As a former faculty member of The Curtis Institute of Music, co-founder of AirTurn, and an educator at ArtistWorks, Hugh has significantly influenced the music community. Currently, he serves as the Vice President of Cunningham Piano Company. Together, Mădălina and Hugh create unforgettable concert experiences, blending their exceptional talents and shared passion for music to inspire and delight audiences around the globe.

https://madahugh.com

https://patreon.com/madahughpianoduo

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Investing in Your Career

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:56:00 -0400

You're going to think that this episode is Jennet geeking out about oboes again - but NO, it will definitely be relevant to YOU. How do you think about investing in yourself and in your career?

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Laura Sinclair: Stress Free Studio!

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Laura Sinclair is an active performer, Suzuki teacher, speaker, and coach. She is passionate about helping musicians build successful and sustainable teaching studios that support their overall artistic goals.

Laura has presented talks around the country in conferences, lecture halls, and virtual spaces for higher education institutions like the New England Conservatory of Music, Lynn Conservatory of Music, the American String Teachers Association, the Suzuki Association of the Americas, and convenings across the country for Jazz Roads for South Arts. Laura also does this through her bespoke coaching program “Stress-Free Studio”.

She can be found on the concert stage with ensembles like the Naples Philharmonic, and Atlantic Classical Orchestra, in the pit with Hamilton and other National Broadway tours, and at private events with Elan Artists.

A 20-year veteran studio owner, Laura is a former Title I public school strings director. She is presently the music curriculum director for the Volta Music Foundation, providing educational training and support to their teachers and developing a diverse repertoire sequence. Volta just launched the first hybrid string program on the island of Anguilla.

Laura firmly believes that music can be a powerful tool for breaking down barriers and building good citizens of the world through the next generation. You can hear her on the Tales from The Lane podcast with Kate Kayaian, Time to Practice with Christine Goodner, and Tech Conversations at FIU's Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator with guest host Neil Ramsey.

Instagram: @viola_maverick
http://lauraksinclair.com
https://linktr.ee/lauraksinclair
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Demystifying Entrepreneurship

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Recently, at a teaching residency, someone asked me how you LEARN to be an entrepreneur! And often, people say to me, BUT JENNET, I'm just not entrepreneurial in that way!

I'm here to attest that it's not that hard! That help is available! And that you have what you need already.

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Rupert Boyd: GatherNYC

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

GatherNYC, a revolutionary concert experience founded in 2018 by cellist Laura Metcalf and guitarist Rupert Boyd, presents concerts every other Sunday at its home venue, Museum of Arts and Design, in New York City's Columbus Circle. Guests at GatherNYC are served exquisite live classical music performed by New York’s immensely talented artists, artisanal coffee and pastries, a taste of the spoken word, and a brief celebration of silence. The entire experience lasts one hour and evokes the community and spiritual nourishment of a religious service – but the religion is music, and all are welcome. Spoken word artists perform briefly at the midpoint of each concert, many of whom are winners of The Moth StorySLAM events.

“It’s an interesting moment of something completely different from the music, and it often connects with the audience,” Metcalf told Strings magazine in a feature about the series last year. “Then we have a two-minute celebration of silence when we turn the lights down, centering ourselves in the center of the city. Then the lights come back on, and the music starts again out of the silence. We find that the listening and the feeling in the room changes after that.”

https://www.rupertboyd.com

https://www.gathernyc.org

https://www.instagram.com/rupertboydguitar

https://www.instagram.com/gather_nyc

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Dribbles of Time

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

When I talk to people about making changes in their lives, about restructuring their creative careers or studios or about building new income streams, the first answer is "But I don't have time!"

Is this true?

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Sharon Ruchman: Composer and Author

Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Today on the podcast, you'll hear my interview with Sharon Ruchman, whose love of the creation of music is absolutely contagious. She came to her current level of productivity and creativity and energy so much later in life than we think we are allowed to do. It is inspiring to hear her story!

Follow Sharon at her website, www.sharonruchman.com, or on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sharonruchmanandsonoro/

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Make Your Summer Impactful!

Thu, 22 May 2025 00:56:00 -0400

Please enjoy this snippet from a workshop I ran recently. It's helpful to think ahead about what you want your summer to do for YOU!

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Ron Ramin and Portia Kamons: SEVENTEEN

Thu, 15 May 2025 01:32:00 -0400

Ron Ramin was born and raised in New York City. He earned his undergraduate degree at Princeton University, where he majored in music and studied privately with composer Milton Babbitt. Upon graduation, he moved to Los Angeles where he composed music for 20 Primetime television series and 30 movies/telefilms. Ron is the recipient of a CableACE Award, a Primetime EMMY nomination, and TV/Film Awards from BMI and ASCAP.

In recent years he has shifted his focus to composing for the concert hall. This includes "Golden State of Mind," a symphonic suite depicting the beauty & drama of the California landscape and its cultural diversity. “Greetings!" was given its world premiere performance in 2016 by the Marin Symphony, conducted by Music Director Alasdair Neale.

His latest work, SEVENTEEN, is a narrative work for orchestra and six on-stage Gen Z narrators. Days after the 2018 mass school shooting in Parkland, Florida, librettist Portia Kamons and Ron began to work on an artistic response to the relentless plague of gun violence in American schools and communities. Their attention soon focused on the rising generation of young people channeling their grief and anger into deliberate and effective action. They were bringing extraordinary commitment, determination, and energy to multiple challenges of their time. Ron & Portia were also determined to bring classical music audiences together with young people for an orchestral performance and thoughtful discussion. From the beginning they committed to employ verbatim text from the young Americans themselves. SEVENTEEN is their story, told in their own words.

The Orlando Philharmonic commissioned it and gave the premiere performance Nov 8, 2024. Eric Jacobsen, their innovative music director, conducted the performance and Jamie Bernstein directed the six young on-stage narrators. The orchestra, to its credit, made this a free community event that included a thoughtful discussion and Q&A following the performance. A former Board member of the Society of Composers and Lyricists, Ron currently resides in Northern California and New York City.

Portia Kamons is a producer and librettist working with newly commissioned pieces in theatre, live events, music and feature film. With composer Ron Ramin, she is the co-creator and librettist for SEVENTEEN, a narrative work for Orchestra that received its world premiere by the Orlando Philharmonic on 8 November 2024. She was the Executive Producer for Virtua Creative on the US WW1 Centennial Commemoration narrated by Kevin Costner, as well as Exec Producer for "Visions of Peace" a special project for the WW1 Centennial with President Jimmy Carter. Portia was the lead producer of Tennyson Bardwell's feature film DORIAN BLUES which won 14 awards at festivals worldwide. She was a founding member and the first General Manager of Primary Stages Theatre in New Yor

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Wesley Knust: Portfolio Musician and Educator

Thu, 08 May 2025 01:44:00 -0400

Wesley Knust is an accomplished music educator and portfolio musician based in Metro Detroit. Chosen by Marquis as one of their Who's Who in Music Education in 2024, he is the owner of Wesley Knust Music Studio, where he teaches private and group piano lessons. He also serves as the Music Director at First United Methodist Church of Mount Clemens and teaches music at Schoolhouse Montessori Academy.

With over a decade of experience as a freelance musician, Wesley holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Saginaw Valley State University and a Master of Music in Music Education from the University of Florida. His graduate research focused on incorporating improvisation and composition activities into lessons for adolescent beginners. Passionate about inspiring students of all ages, Wesley is dedicated to sparking a lifelong love of music-making in everyone he teaches.

Website: www.wesleyknust.com

Email: wesleyknustmusic@gmail.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/WesleyKnustMusicStudio

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Jennifer Roig-Francolí: Make Great Music with Ease!

Thu, 01 May 2025 01:27:00 -0400

Jennifer Roig-Francolí is The Art of Freedom® Coach for musicians and creatives, and Author of the #1 Amazon Bestseller 'Make Great Music with Ease! The Secret to Smarter Practice, Confident Performance, and Living a Happier Life'.

Jennifer Roig-Francolí is a prize-winning violinist and Alexander Technique teacher helping musicians and creatives online to break through pain, performance anxiety, and mindset obstacles to personal freedom and artistic success. She has a special interest in supporting women to thrive in their everyday and musical lives.

As the creator of The Art of Freedom® Method for conscious living and masterful artistry, Jennifer combines her extensive professional experience with a lifelong love of meditation and perennial wisdom. Her unique holistic approach to self-integration and joyful music-making is based on the five Life-Pillars of Purpose, Mind, Body, Spirit, and Artistry and the practice of touch-free Primal Alexander™ Technique.

Honored as a “Rising Star” by TIME magazine, Jennifer’s career as a violinist has taken her to concert halls around the world from a young age, including solo performances at Carnegie Hall and collaborations with esteemed orchestras like the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Berlin Symphony Orchestra. She has won international competitions and held leadership positions in various ensembles, including the Grammy Awa

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Happiest Musician Minisode: the Pillars of Your Portfolio Career

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 01:25:00 -0400

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How can you balance the pillars of Money, Time, and Artistry within your own portfolio career? How can you use this summer to leap forward?

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Suzanne Chasalow: Horn Player to Transformational Coach

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 01:22:00 -0400

Suzanne Chasalow is a horn player, holistic nutrition consultant, and transformational workshop leader who is passionate about helping people step into the limelight and be their most authentic selves on stage without fear or self-doubt.

You can find more information on her website, https://nourishingvibrance.com, or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/suzanne.chasalow/

Or join her FREE workshop on May 1- https://lu.ma/Suzanne_Chasalow

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Happiest Musician Minisode: What will you do this SUMMER?

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 01:46:00 -0400

Summer is coming up quickly, and for musicians the change of season can mean a dramatic change of schedule. How can you USE this time, these lovely longer days, to really set yourself up for success?

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Kate Kayaian: Beyond Potential

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 02:25:00 -0400

Kate Kayaian is a career & mindset coach for artists and creatives. She runs her signature group program, The Creatives Leadership Academy, and maintains a small roster of 1:1 clients. Kate started her podcast, Tales from The Lane in 2023 as a career and lifestyle-focused resource geared towards creative entrepreneurs.

Her first full-length book, Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Careers is coming out on March 25th!

A former professional cellist, she attended the prestigious New England Conservatory of Music and went on to have a thriving career–performing with several Grammy Award-winning groups and touring as a solo and chamber musician. When the pandemic hit in early 2020, she pivoted to the online space, and she’s never looked back.

She lives on the beautiful island of Bermuda with her husband and rescue pup, Tango, and spends her days working with clients, writing, running, gardening, and serving on several non-profit boards. She believes that everyone has the right to live exactly the kind of life they have always dreamed of living.

Check out Kate at her website or on Instagram @kkayaian. Listen to her podcast, Tales from the Lane, and absolutely read her NEW BOOK!

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Freelancing vs. the Portfolio Career

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:36:00 -0400

Are you a portfolio career musician because you juggle multiple orchestra contracts? Or is that just what freelancing means? What makes it a career and not just gig work?

I had to speak on this topic recently and I hope this little rant is helpful to you!

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Jenny Clift: Thriving Artist

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:54:00 -0400

Jenny Clift is a professional freelance violinist and an EFT Tapping coach, based in Madrid, Spain. She’s passionate about working with musicians, stage artists, performers and creatives to help them achieve success, wealth, joy, confidence and inner peace.

Having experienced many stops and starts in her own musical career, over several decades, Jenny feels strongly about helping others overcome the emotional and practical challenges which arise while trying to succeed and thrive doing what you love.

She discovered EFT Tapping back in 2011 and saw amazing growth in her career and life. In 2016 she published her first book about her experiences – The Music Inside - and trained as a Certified Energy Psychology Coach and a Tapping into Wealth Coach.

Since 2017 Jenny has worked with individuals and groups online, helping them to discover and clear the hidden blocks, traumas, and subconscious limiting beliefs around their money, their passions and their work. This allows them to take action, achieve their goals, and feel excited, secure and fulfilled in their chosen career – to thrive doing what they love.

Jenny has just published her second book, THRIVING ARTIST: How Musicians, Performers, and Creatives Can Use EFT TAPPING to Achieve Balance, Career Growth, and Success.

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Happiest Musician Minisode: The CEO Date

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 01:04:00 -0400

HOW do you manage all of the tasks in your Portfolio Career? How can you possibly, ever, keep track of everything and organize your time to get things done? Here's the MOST valuable tool I have for this!

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Alexandra Gardner: Composer and Consultant

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 01:54:00 -0500

Composer Alexandra Gardner creates music for varied instrumentations and often mixes acoustic instruments with electronics, drawing inspiration from topics including mythology, the natural sciences, and her training as a percussionist. Her music is performed extensively throughout the U.S. and in Europe at venues such as the Warsaw Autumn Festival, Beijing Modern Festival, The Library of Congress, and The Kennedy Center. She was a visiting composer for two years at the Phonos Foundation in Barcelona, Spain, and served as composer-in-residence for the Seattle Symphony.

Recent projects include the string quartet Watershed, commissioned by Tesla Quartet, which explores the ways climate change is affecting the Chesapeake Bay region, and Time Unfolding, a concerto for alto saxophone and wind ensemble inspired by photographs from the James Webb Space Telescope.

In addition to her composing activities, Alexandra maintains a private teaching studio and consulting business. She helps composers lead creative and fruitful musical lives through consulting, mentoring, and teaching essential business and communication skills. She presents masterclasses and workshops at colleges and universities around the U.S. and facilitates dialog and discussion related to artistic career development and the nature of creativity.

You can check out Alexandra's website for more information!

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Abundance of Content

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:34:00 -0500

We know we should be posting, and creating content, and building an audience. But what to post? What does that look like? How can we be consistent for our audiences, ESPECIALLY with all of the other demands on our time?

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Leandra Ramm: Balancing Motherhood and Artistry

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 02:56:00 -0500

Mezzo-soprano Leandra Ramm is a dynamic performer praised for her “beautiful and quite moving” artistry (Nordstjernan Newspaper) and “brilliant” talent (San Francisco Classical Voice).

Leandra has graced some of the world’s most prestigious stages, from Carnegie Hall to the San Francisco Opera House, earning acclaim for her versatility and heartfelt performances. As a featured soloist with the San Francisco Symphony and collaborator on Grammy-nominated recordings, her artistry has captivated audiences worldwide.

But Leandra’s story doesn’t end on the stage. A proud mother of four little ones (6 months, 6, 8 and 10 years old), she balances the demanding life of an opera singer with the joys and challenges of family life.

And in 2025, she’s set to release her highly anticipated debut album, Watching Glass, I Hear You—a project that comprises works derived from predominantly female-penned poetry and personal accounts. The album is a testament to both the emotional depth of song repertoire, and to femininity in its beauty and its struggles.

Leandra’s inspiring journey balances the opera stage, the recording studio, baby nursery and motherhood!

Watching Glass, I Hear You, on Ablaze Records is set for worldwide release on February 28, 2025.

Leandra can be found at her website, on Instagram and Tiktok @LeandraRamm, and on Facebook @LeandraRammMusic

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Happiest Musician Minisode: the Courage to START

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 01:48:00 -0500

As I was working with an entrepreneurship class last week, the question that really struck me was, "How do you DARE to get started?"

How DO you?

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Ada Witczyk: Building a Repertoire

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:56:00 -0500

I was fascinated to speak with Ada Witczyk, who does a niche thing - contemporary music on a baroque instrument - and who has enrolled an entire community in her vision!

Ada Witczyk is the fearless champion of contemporary music for baroque violin. Described as 'the new wave wizard' (South West Londoner), Ada Witczyk has inspired over 200 new works for baroque violin and counting.

Singled out by BBC Music Magazine as their 'Instrumental Choice' and receiving a 10-star review, the 2023-24 season also marked the release of her album of contemporary music 'New Baroque' on First Hand Records (available on all platforms).

The 2024-25 season sees Ada perform and visit the Technical University of the Shannon in Limerick, Ireland as a guest lecturer during their online music video production series "The Millennium Sessions". She releases her second album "New Baroque-Sonatas" on First Hand Records and performs a programme filled with exciting contemporary pieces on baroque instruments at the Limerick Early Music Festival.

Ada's new album is available this month!

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Happiest Musician Minisode: When it's Happening too SLOWLY

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 01:08:00 -0500

Is your career not blossoming as fast as you would like? Some reassurance for you, AND a call to action!

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Sarah Weisbrod: The Practice Code for Musicians

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 02:54:00 -0500

Sarah Weisbrod is a professional flutist, adjunct professor, educator, and creator of The Practice Code for Musicians, a transformative program that redefines how musicians approach practice. After near-career-ending complications from Rheumatoid Arthritis forced her to take a decade-long gap working as a software developer, she returned to music with an innovative perspective. Since earning her Doctor of Musical Arts, Sarah has been on a mission to help musicians practice effectively, overcome performance anxiety, and tell stories through sound. Her unique approach blends the logic of data analysis and mathematics with storytelling, artistry, and performance psychology, empowering musicians to unlock their full potential and perform with unshakeable confidence.

Listeners can visit this page to get on the waitlist for the spring 2025 Practice Code cohort and watch a free masterclass replay.

Find Sarah at her website, or on IG/FB @sarahweisbrodflute

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Happiest Musician Minisodes: What do you WANT this Year?

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 03:06:00 -0500

Please enjoy this snippet from last week's planning workshop for musicians!

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Marc Hoffman: Recording Globally

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 01:44:00 -0500

Many of the musicians I know are bootstrappers. We get things done, and we get things done the easiest way possible. I loved this conversation with Marc Hoffman, who went GLOBAL to make his project all the more impressive!

Marc Hoffman was born in NC, received a BM in composition from the North Carolina School of the Arts, and completed additional study in film composition at the University of Southern California. He also studied at The Dartington International Summer School of Music in Devon, England. Notable composition teachers include David Ott, Sherwood Shaffer, Leo Arnaud, and Neal Hefti. He composes concert, film, jazz instrumental and vocal, solo piano and choral pieces and songs. Recent commissions include a string quartet, made possible by a grant from ASG, and a woodwind trio composed for Charlotte New Music Festival, and premiered by Phoenix Down Trio. Marc performs 200-plus dates a year as a soloist and with his trio, with a repertoire of original jazz, and his own arrangements of standards, ballads, Motown, and pop. Also an educator, Marc teaches composition, jazz improv, piano, and voice.

His woodwind trio, Telegraph, was recorded in Lviv, Ukraine during the conflict by members of the Lviv National Philharmonic.

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Happiest Musician Minisodes: Groceries and Artistry

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 02:10:00 -0500

My New Year's Gratitude for the community of musicians, artists, and grocery store baggers who make the world a better place all year long.

Join me on December 30 for an intimate planning session and make your 2025 DIFFERENT. Better. More interesting and more abundant! Register for free HERE

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Dr. Matt Cook: Composer, Novelist, Storyteller

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:32:00 -0500

Have you dreamed about bringing a HUGE creative project to life? You will love hearing from Dr. Matt Cook, whose Braveship album was just released. This narrated symphonic experience encompasses multimedia, live performance, a novelization, and even a forthcoming video game!

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Happiest Musician Minisodes: Build Your OWN Career Ladder

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 01:37:00 -0500

The dismaying truth about our industry is that being good at your instrument and good at your artistry is not ENOUGH to make you a leader! No one offers you exactly the role you are looking for just because you are there looking cute.

If you want something different, you get to build it!

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Eric Malmquist: Being a Working Composer

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 03:12:00 -0500

I have this imaginary story of what a composer does all day - and it's based on Mozart and Beethoven biopics and a sort of La Boheme-ish romantic image of starving artists. In this generous interview, Eric Malmquist takes us behind the scenes of a recent commission and offers great tips for anyone wanting to work in our business!

Eric Malmquist (b. 1985) writes earnestly heartfelt and engaging music. He draws on a deep love of early music and modern influences to produce works that are focused and emotional.

He has been commissioned and performed by the Collaborative Arts Institute of Chicago, Baroque on Beaver Island, Chicago Composers Orchestra, the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, tubist Scott Tegge, historical keyboardist Charles Metz, historical flutist Leighann Daihl Ragusa, Chatter, Constellation Men’s Ensemble, the International Chamber Artists, the Newberry Consort and the Wicker Park Choral Singers.

Recent performances include City Music with the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras Accelerando Strings; Open, Clear & Free, a 25-minute men's choir cycle on parks for Constellation Men's Ensemble; A History of Fatherhood in Sante Fe and Albuquerque with Chatter; and a concerto grosso for Baroque on Beaver Island entitled Great Lake Music.

His music has been performed across the US and has been featured repeatedly on 98.7WFMT. Recordings of his music are on sale: “Music in Bloom” featuring period instruments, on the disc “New Song” and by pianist Jonathan Hannau.

Check out Eric at his website, EricMalmquist.com.

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Focus is a Superpower!

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 01:18:00 -0500

The energy we musicians bring to performance is unusual, and important. We can't do our incredible work without it. How do you think about protecting your brain for this job requirement?

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Desmond Earley: Chamber Music by James Joyce

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:39:00 -0500

I'm always interested in project management - how big and complex projects come to life. I'm always interested in inspiration - where the ideas come from and the WHY behind them. This interview gives us ALL of that and more!

Born in Dublin, very close to the location of many of Handel's Dublin performances in 1741and 1742, Dr. Desmond Earley is an accomplished harpsichordist, conductor, Baroque- and Choral-Music specialist, educator, arts ambassador, and composer. Hailed by The Irish Times as ‘enterprising and wide ranging’, he is an Associate Professor specialising in Performance Studies, Desmond is the founding Artistic Director of the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin. His work with this group has reached listeners in over 150 countries worldwide; recordings of Choral Scholars on the Signum Classics label – released under his direction – have enjoyed over 11 million streams on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music; and, YouTube views of Desmond Earley and Choral Scholars exceed 32 million, with over 100,000 channel subscribers.

As a celebrated composer and arranger, Desmond has published works with Music Sales (UK), Hal Leonard Corporation (USA), Alliance Music (USA) and with Seolta Music (IRL) where he serves as editor of the international ‘College Choral Series’. He has created bespoke arrangements for renowned ensembles including the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, the Portland Symphony Orchestra (Maine, USA), Tenebrae (UK), and the Irish Baroque Orchestra.

His acclaimed work Body of the Moon (2017), based on a setting of texts by Galileo Galilei, was commissioned by All Classical Radio (USA) to be played during the progress of the total solar eclipse across the United States of America that same year. He was recently awarded an Arts Council of Ireland Bursary and is currently working on a choral/instrumental collection titled 'Dracula Reflected', inspired by Bram Stoker’s famous epistolary.

As an instrumentalist and director, Desmond has worked with many of the world’s finest orchestras including the Irish Chamber Orchestra, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Irish Baroque Orchestra, RTÉ Concert Orchestra, European Union Chamber Orchestra and English Chamber Orchestra. Desmond has also collaborated with some of the world’s great musicians including Christopher Hogwood, Monica Huggett, Konrad Junghaenel, and Sir James Galway.

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Making Big Dreams Happen

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -0500

A conversation I recently had got thrillingly concrete when we started asking and answering concrete questions. Might some ACTION steps help you, too?

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Shawn Head: Honored Grand Master of Classical Shakuhachi

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:37:00 -0400

With an active performing and recording schedule, and a growing studio of students, Shawn Tairyu Head has dedicated himself to bringing the shakuhachi to new audiences around the world. While he embraces the traditional melodies of the ancient repertoire known as honkyoku, his classical conservatory training and Western spiritual perspective make him equally at home composing and commissioning new works that explore the unique sonic possibilities of the shakuhachi. As a performer, composer, and teacher, his goal is nothing less than a shakuhachi revival.

In this conversation, you will find SO MUCH GOLD for the 21st century musician. Shawn is SO GENEROUS in sharing his path and his process, and he has TONS of fantastic advice. I recommend you take notes and take note! I know I did.

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Give Your Gig a Chance to be Great

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:11:00 -0400

One of the pillars of a portfolio career is Joy and Artistic Fulfillment. How many of your last, say, five gigs offered you Joy? Or Artistic Fulfillment?

You always get to choose. Here are some ways to think about this important part of your creative life!

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Michelle Lynne: The Fearless Artist

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:40:00 -0400

Michelle Lynn, a Canadian pianist now based in Europe, expanded from being a classical musician to being an entrepreneur by founding the Fearless Artist Mastermind during COVID-19. The program helps classical musicians build fulfilling careers through monthly online calls, hot seats for peer advice, and a social media program called the Sprint. Michelle emphasizes the importance of a growth mindset, overcoming fear of judgment, and leveraging relationships. Michelle advocates for redefining success and encourages musicians to focus on their unique strengths and the broader impact of their work.

I love having coaches on this podcast because I always seem to find ahas for myself in our conversations! Michelle’s take on both PERFORMING and LIVING is so refreshing. She talks about being of service - being there for the audience, for your colleagues, for the organizations you are working with - and about taking the pressure off yourself to be perfect because what people want is HUMANITY. And I am HERE for her message. I know you will love this episode.

Connect with the Fearless Artist Mastermind and take their quiz at the website or on instagram at @thefearlessartistmastermind. You can follow Michelle at @thisismichellelynne.

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Resilience

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 04:26:00 -0400

We talk about consistency as though it is the be-all and end-all of a musical career, a reedmaking business, teaching, parenting, business - but what if the truth were something more ...flexible?

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Callum Smart: Caidence

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 02:47:00 -0400

Classical music can be such a slow-moving industry. I'm fascinated by our innovators, like today's guest, who is developing new ways to serve and support his audience and students!

Since winning the BBC Young Musician strings category, Callum has soloed with the UK's leading orchestras (Royal Philharmonic, BBC Philharmonic, Hallé) and offered recitals in leading venues (Wigmore Hall, Konzerthaus Berlin, Auditorium du Louvre).

This season, he's heading on tour to China and Hong Kong and launching an interactive new recital series in London. With 3 albums to his name, his most recent, ‘Transatlantic’, was a top 30 album on the UK classical charts and earned Callum features as Classic FM and Scala Artist of the Week.

A dedicated pedagogue, Callum is a Violin Professor at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), faculty member at Orford Musique, and mentor at Music Masters. Callum also shares violin tips with his Instagram community of 60k followers and is launching ‘Caidence’, his free generative AI practice companion to support violinists in their musical journeys.

Recognized as a forward thinker in the industry, he has been invited to share insights in BBC Music Magazine, the Strad, BBC Radio 3’s This Classical Life, Mind Over Finger, and more.

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Find Your People

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:18:00 -0400

Humans are social animals - but you wouldn't always know it from talking with classical musicians and musicpreneurs! In today's episode, I talk about the many advantages you can gain from finding your people and TALKING about your ideas!

Interested in my Reed Business Mastermind? Email me! I have two slots left and we start next week.

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Angela Beeching: Beyond Talent

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 01:40:00 -0400

The author of the classic “Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music,” Angela Myles Beeching is the former director of career and entrepreneurship programs at Manhattan School of Music, Indiana University, and New England Conservatory. Ms. Beeching maintains a thriving online coaching practice helping musicians get more of their best work out into the world so they can become the artists they are meant to be. Find her online and grab your copy of her Musician’s Pathfinder Guide at http://AngelaBeeching.com.

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Calls to Action

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 01:11:00 -0400

Perhaps you've been told that the key to visibility and a successful business is to make CONTENT for social media or SEO. How is that working out for you?

I would encourage you to take the next step, by including a Call to Action in your content. What does this look like? The Happiest Musician explains.

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Ricky Ian Gordon: Seeing Through

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 01:37:00 -0400

When an art song and opera composer writes a memoir, what does that process look like? Does mastery in one creative realm translate to another? How is an aria like a story?

I just loved this deep and passionate conversation with Ricky Ian Gordon, author of the new memoir SEEING THROUGH: A Chronicle of Sex, Drugs, and Opera.

Ricky Ian Gordon was born in Oceanside, NY and raised on Long Island. After studying piano, composition, and acting, at Carnegie Mellon University, he settled in New York City, where he quickly emerged as a leading writer of vocal music that spans art song, opera, and musical theater. Gordon’s songs have been performed and recorded by Renée Fleming, Dawn Upshaw, Nathan Gunn, Judy Collins, Kelli O’Hara, Audra MacDonald, Kristin Chenoweth, and many others. His works include Dream True, Orpheus and Euridice, Green Sneakers for Baritone, String Quartet, Empty Chair, and Piano, The Grapes of Wrath, and Intimate Apparel. His memoir SEEING THROUGH: A Chronicle of Sex, Drugs, and Opera was published in July 2024.

Check out the book here or follow Ricky at his website, or @rickyiangordon on X and Instagram.

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Your Model Calendar

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 03:50:00 -0400

It's Fall! As we move into the start of the school year, how is your schedule changing? How do you WANT it to change?

I love this seasonal exercise of reconsidering how I spend my time and WHEN I do things. Maybe you would like to work it alongside me!

I'd love to hear from you. How does this episode sit for you? Are there questions you'd like me to explore in future minisodes? Email me - I promise I'll read it!

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Cory Barger: Practice Happier!

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:32:00 -0400

Have you ever struggled with Imposter Syndrome, with Perfectionism, with being bored and stifled as a musician or as a human? You will love hearing from Cory Barger!

Cory Barger is the principal bassoonist in the Filarmónica de Boca del Río, and the founder of Practice Happier, a coaching practice dedicated to helping musicians get the most out of their practice sessions without sacrificing their mental, physical, or emotional health. Working as a performer and teacher for over 20 years has shown her that there's a lot that we can do to change this industry for the better-- and a lot that starts from within ourselves.

You can follow Cory at her website or on Instagram @practicehappier.

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Teaching Group Classes

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 01:23:00 -0400

Have you considered adding a group offering to your studio - but weren't sure WHAT or HOW to teach? Have you wished for a more efficient way of helping your students to learn, and a way to take back some of YOUR precious time?

I recently gave this talk to a group of music teachers through Muzie.live, and wanted to share it with you.

I'd love to hear from you! How are you teaching now? Did this spark any ideas for you? Do you disagree with anything? Email me and let me know!

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Nancy Green: The Evolution of a Portfolio Career

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:33:00 -0400

I have wondered, in my darker days, whether this portfolio career I love is truly sustainable. Whether I can really keep tweaking and evolving all the way until I stop. This interview gave me an inspiring YES!

Hailed by Fanfare Magazine as "one of the great cellists of our time", Nancy Green is an internationally recognized recording artist, known for her highly acclaimed CDs of previously unrecorded works as well as staples of the cello repertoire. Her numerous CDs, which include many premieres, are broadcast worldwide and her performances have earned rave reviews internationally. Her CD recordings on the US label, JRI, and the British labels, Cello Classics and Biddulph Recordings, have received special notice in many major publications, among them Strings Magazine (Editor's Choice), MusicWeb International (CD of the Month), Fanfare Magazine (Want List), and Classical Music Magazine (CD of the Fortnight). Her recording of the Brahms sonatas with duo partner Frederick Moyer was named by Fanfare Magazine as the "hands-down pick" for these standard works which have been recorded, sometimes multiple times, by the most acclaimed cellists in history. Green has performed as soloist in venues such as the Kennedy Center, Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Recital Hall, as well as London's Wigmore Hall, St. Martin-in-the-Fields, and Windsor Castle. She has also performed in major concert halls in Holland, Belgium, and the Far East. International press reviews have likened her to great cellists such as Rostropovich, Yo-Yo Ma, and Jacqueline du Pré. Since 2015 Ms. Green no longer performs live and is exclusively a recording artist.

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Consistency

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 02:27:00 -0400

Have you ever felt like your content, your social media sharing, even your practice schedule is the BOSS of you?

Consistency is important, and also you are a human being with reasonable human needs.

I'd love to hear from you. You can DM me on instagram or email me with your thoughts on this episode or a question I could answer on a future one!

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Miriam Schulman: Artpreneur

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:05:00 -0400

Miriam Schulman is an artist, author, and host of The Inspiration Place podcast. She’s helped thousands of creatives around the world develop their skill sets and create more time and freedom to do what they love. Her signature coaching program, The Artist Incubator, teaches artists go from “so-so” sales to “sold-out” collections.

After witnessing 9/11, she abandoned a lucrative hedge fund to become a full-time thriving working artist. Featured in major publications including Forbes, Entrepreneur, The New York Times, Where Women Create, Art of Man, and Art Journaling magazine. Her artwork has also been featured on NBC’s “Parenthood” and the Amazon series “Hunters” with Al Pacino. NOW,

Her book Artpreneur was an instant #1 bestseller for Art business books and provides the actionable steps to turn your creative ideas into a thriving business.

I found it both inspiring and useful in my own career!

Podcast: schulmanart.com/podcast

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Choose your Attention

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 01:51:00 -0400

I had an AHA during a FLOW class I was leading last week. You can choose what you pay attention to!

This had such a wide resonance for me that I couldn't wait to share it with you.

What do you want to pay attention to? What focus might help you to move forward?

I'd love to hear from you. You can DM me on instagram or email me with your thoughts on this episode or a question I could answer on a future one!

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Dr. Jonathan M. Gregoire: Creative Coach, Performing Artist, Arts Educator

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 01:16:00 -0400

I just loved this conversation with Dr. Jonathan Gregoire. From the first moment we met I could tell we were aligned in how we saw the world, how we saw our musical careers, and how we sought to help others. His journey from full-time, salaried performing work to the entrepreneurial world of coaching is an inspiration!

Dr. Gregoire is a multi-talented creative coach and performing artist. With extensive professional music training and diverse coaching certifications, Gregoire helps creatives find structure and balance around their artistry to overcome burnout and self-doubt, empower their confident creative, and lead lives of direction, meaning, and profitability. Praised for his "top-notch technique and musicianship" his performances are further enhanced by his skills as a Master Reiki practitioner, promoting healing through music.

Find Jonathan at his website, Instagram, or YouTube!

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Behind the Scenes

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 01:49:00 -0400

I'm releasing a new pre-recorded course this week for oboists! And I'm pulling back the curtains of my business to talk about how I created it.

If you've been curious about bolstering your own online presence with educational offerings, and if you've been stymied by the tech, or the marketing, or by the fear of putting yourself out there, you might find this interesting and helpful!

If you would like to look at my online offerings for oboists, including my new Sightread Like a Pro course, you can find those HERE.

If you would like to chat with me about your own plans, goals, or ideas, you can book a short call HERE.

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Michael Cooke: San Francisco Composers Chamber Orchestra

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 01:15:00 -0400

Michael Cooke is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and composer, seamlessly blending the worlds of jazz and classical music. A two Emmy Awards and the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award, Cooke’s versatility shines through in his mastery of soprano, alto, and tenor saxophones, flute, soprano and bass clarinets, bassoon, and percussion. A cum laude graduate in composition from the University of North Texas, his academic pursuits encompassed jazz, ethnomusicology, music history, theory, and composition.

Beginning his professional orchestral career in 1991, Michael performed with numerous symphonies across North Texas. His talent has taken him to stages in Europe, Mexico, and all over the United States. Since 1994, Cimarron Music Press has been publishing many of his compositions, reflecting his diverse musical influences and skills.

After moving to the San Francisco Bay Area, Michael continued to forge new paths in both improvised and composed music. His work is a reflection of a rich multicultural experience, blending various styles and techniques. In 1999, he founded Black Hat Records, a jazz label that further showcases his commitment to musical exploration. Currently serving on the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Composers Chamber Orchestra, Cooke continues to influence the music scene with his innovative contributions.

Described by the San Francisco Beacon as an artist who flows “out color and tone with a feeling I haven’t heard in quite a while,” Michael’s unique sound sets him apart in the music world. The All Music Guide praises his work as “uncompromising, fiery, complex, passionate, and cathartic,” particularly noting his performances on Searching by Cooke Quartet, Statements by Michael Cooke, and The Is by CKW Trio.

His latest release, An Indefinite Suspension of The Possible, showcases an unusual yet compelling mix of woodwinds, trombone, cello, koto, and percussion. This album captures the essence of his innovative spirit, creating a synergy in improvised music that taps into previously unexplored realms. Michael Cooke stands out as a significant figure in contemporary music, constantly pushing the boundaries of jazz and classical genres through his inventive compositions and exhilarating performances.

Follow Michael Cooke at his website, Threads, Facebook, check out his new YouTube channel, or read about the San Francisco Composers Chamber Orchestra.

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Do Your Own Hike

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:35:00 -0400

What I learned on my summer vacation... about hiking up a mountain, playing the oboe, and crafting my career! Perhaps you too will enjoy this minisode about choosing your own path.

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Chad Lawson: Where We Are

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 01:33:00 -0400

Stepping into today’s conversation with Chad Lawson, I had a loose idea of what we’d be talking about, but the actual conversation was surprising - genuine, soulful, and simultaneously grounded in the practicality of making money as a performer and recording artist. We explored the tension between what you COULD do, and what you maybe WANT to do, and what your audience loves you for. Where is the line, for an artist, between being of service, creating works for a specific audience, and being an innovator seeking artistically fulfillment? It’s such a important question, one I’ve wrestled with as well, one that Seth Godin writes on over and over - and this conversation was a joy the whole way through.

World-renowned pianist Chad Lawson is known for exploring the intersection between music and wellness with chart-topping contemporary classical releases (over 1B streams to date), and his iHeart Radio Award-nominated podcast Calm It Down (over 5M downloads to date), which explores mental health topics and meditation techniques soundtracked by Chad’s music. He is also a certified breathing expert.

New album, 'Where We Are', out on July 19 via Decca Records US, a collection of original solo piano works inspired by messages from his fans about how his music has affected their lives. Chad has become one of the most streamed classical artists today (700M streams on his last two albums alone), not just on the merit of his music, but by intersecting his music with his wellness and breathwork expertise, with the overall goal of healing people and helping them through difficult and stressful times.

You can find and follow Chad at his website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

The book he references: Make Art, Make Money, by Elizabeth Hyde Stevens

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Happiest Musician Minisode: FLOW

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 01:13:00 -0400

In today's minisode I discuss my FLOW program. This might be interesting:

For private music teachers who wonder what might be possible
For online program creators who want to improve retention
For oboists who wish it could be EASIER and more fun

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Hannah Reimann: Stretto Pianos

Thu, 30 May 2024 01:14:00 -0400

I had always assumed that piano keyboards were standardized and unchangeable. That it was our job as musicians to adapt to the instrument, rather than making it adapt to us. I'm delighted to find that I was mistaken!

Pianist, vocalist, composer, singer-songwriter, actor, and entrepreneur, Hannah Reimann began her career as a concert pianist with a pedagogical lineage that traces back through generations to Beethoven via her teachers, German Diez, Arminda Canteros, Kenneth Cooper etc. and a touring history with violist Paul Coletti with whom she performed together with internationally in the 1990s and early 2000s. She is currently completing both a solo piano album of new music and a pop EP of original songs. Her show, Both Sides Now, The Music of Joni Mitchell, has been heard in four states for the past 12 years. She has led a multi-genre life since she was a teen, singing in bands, playing Beethoven Sonatas and Mozart Concertos, and competing in a piano competition.

In 1997, Hannah independently rebuilt her Steinway piano to better accommodate her hand size. Her success with the instrument has made her the face of the stretto piano as a producer of concerts. Ms. Reimann was featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal as a “musician on a mission to make the world safe for small pianists.”

For more than 30 years, her goal has been to influence piano manufacturers worldwide to offer narrow-key pianos (which we now generically call “stretto”) and to produce concerts with them everywhere. She created the nonprofit Stretto Piano Events in 2024 after founding the festival and concert series in 2021.

Read more at the website, instagram, Facebook, or see the concert schedule online. You can donate to Hannah's initiative HERE.

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Live AMA with Ashley Danyew

Thu, 23 May 2024 01:57:00 -0400

Ask Me Anything!

This live zoom event with two musical entrepreneurs took place on May 9, 2024.

We discussed:

Creating online content, including video and podcasts, with tips on basic equipment needed
Preparing students for performances and educating parents
Finding a niche audience through visibility and outreach
Time management and prioritization for musicians preparing for auditions
Teaching piano, group lessons, and rental spaces
Authenticity for musicians and small business owners

Ashley Danyew is at Musician & Co. Check out her book club offer!

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The Secret Key to Time Management

Thu, 16 May 2024 01:38:00 -0400

Intrigued?

This is a topic that's come up recently with my clients and in our live zoom event - and while I'm not offering productivity hacks this week, this idea might be something even better!

The book I reference is Essentialism, by Greg McKeown

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T.D. Ellis: Bassoonist, Contractor, and owner of Trevco Music!

Thu, 09 May 2024 00:17:00 -0400

T.D. Ellis is the owner of Trevco Music, Trevco Music Publishing, The Music Source, and T.D. Ellis Music Publishing. He is also a professional bassoonist and contractor. T.D. plays principal bassoon and is the personnel manager with the Ridgefield Symphony, Greater Bridgeport Symphony and Wallingford Symphony. He is the contractor for the Palace Theater in Waterbury, where many touring Broadway shows perform, and the Ridgefield Playhouse which hosts smaller shows such as the Irish Tenors, Judy Collins, etc. He also plays contrabassoon with the Greenwich Symphony and subs regularly with orchestras in CT and NY.

That's a lot of things! A true portfolio career!

It's lovely to speak with someone who is so practically versed in the realities of our orchestral world, and who runs a thriving online business in addition to managing PEOPLE and being an ARTIST in his own right. How does he do it all?

How might you?

Trevco Music is at www.TrevcoMusic.com

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Can you CUT Your Way to Success?

Thu, 02 May 2024 01:52:00 -0400

When does it make sense to spend beyond your immediate means?

I think that too many musicians - and arts organizations! - are living in unnecessary austerity.

What if instead of doing less, you did MORE?

My next free event, an Ask Me Anything session with Ashley Danyew, is coming up on May 9. You can register here, and enjoy an hour with two seasoned musical entrepreneurs!

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Gabe Bolkosky: a New Philosophy of Practice

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 01:26:00 -0400

In this fascinating episode, my guest Gabe Bolkosky and I discuss:

Childhood development
How music education can promote personal growth
Creating an online platform for musicians to practice and improve with a nurturing community and personalized guidance
Practicing music without self-criticism
Parallel growth in music and entrepreneurship

Violinist and violist Gabe Bolkosky has been praised for the way he "takes audiences into his confidence and includes them" and described as having "the serenity of a master without a hint of coldness." Primarily a violinist, he performs a diverse repertoire of classical and contemporary works with different collaborative artists from many musical genres in many of the great concert halls. Coming in 2024, Gabe will release Mozart's Milanese quartets with the Bayberry String Quartet. He has performed and taught across the United States and abroad, working with all ages of musicians. As a member of the Bayberry String Quartet, he recently pioneered an online approach to music-making and collaboration from home. His organization, Education for Happiness, recently launched PhoenixPhest Virtual Chamber Music Immersive and Rollin’ Daily Practice Support, culminating a 20 year in-person program now being implemented online. His focus educationally has been to help musicians of all ages and stages with a focus on inclusion.

I've participated in Gabe's Rollin' Practice sessions, and loved how relaxed and peaceful I felt, all while getting good work done! That's not a fluke - it's fully by design! You can sign up for these sessions at a discounted price with my special link!

You can learn more about Rollin' Practice at their website, or follow Gabe's larger umbrella at Education for Happiness.

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Live AMA with Khara Wolf

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:53:00 -0400

Ask Me Anything!

This live zoom event with two musical entrepreneurs took place on April 11, 2024.

We discussed websites, getting STARTED, musical income streams, pricing strategies and money mindset.

Khara Wolf is at https://www.websitesbykhara.com

You can sign up for my NEXT AMA event, with Ashley Danyew!

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Happiest Musician Minisode: What if you don't NEED the money?

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 01:36:00 -0400

I've had conversations in the past two weeks with no fewer than four people who claim a good reason for undercharging, or avoiding price increases, or even declining to look at the money at all in their creative lives!

And I celebrate you if you are in that fortunate position! If you aren't in a space of urgency around money, that's wonderful.

But it DOESN'T mean you shouldn't think about it. Here's why!

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Ashley Danyew: Musician and Company

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 04:54:00 -0400

Enrollment is open NOW for my Happiest Musician Accelerator, a three month program that helps musicians to uncap their income and thrive in their creative careers! I'd love to help you to create income and authority for yourself.

Ashley Danyew, Ph.D. is a musician, educator, writer, and entrepreneur. She is the Founder and Editor of Musician & Co., equipping classical musicians with the tools and education they need to be small business owners.

A graduate of the University of Georgia and the Eastman School of Music, Ashley has over 10 years of experience running an online business and 15+ years of curating a portfolio career. Her website AshleyDanyew.com includes a blog, resource library, and courses for music educators and church musicians, and between that and Musician & Co., she serves an email list of 25,000 and had a combined readership of 344,000 people last year.

At Musician & Co., Ashley is dedicated to providing educational tools, resources, and services to support self-employed musicians and music freelancers so they can build and manage a music career that’s as diverse and unique as they are—one that’s financially secure, artistically fulfilling, and made to last.

A dedicated music educator, Ashley manages a private piano studio of K-12 students and hosts the podcast Field Notes on Music Teaching & Learning. She has presented her work at the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy and the College Music Society Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference and is a featured artist in the book, The Savvy Music Teacher.

You should absolutely check out Musician & Company at the website, pick up a valuable template at their template shop, or follow Ashley on Instagram @ashleydanyew.

Absolutely you should also grab her FREE CFO Workbook!

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Looking Forward: Work Life Balance 5

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:44:00 -0400

Thanks for sticking with me through this 5 day challenge! Today, we recapped a bit about the three pillars of Time, Money, and Joy that are available for us to adjust all the time, within our portfolio careers. I hope you've been able to take a little bit of agency around these pillars this week!

Here’s my question - NOW WHAT?

What are you going to do with the time you’ve created, the income you’ve improved, the space you’ve opened up by saying NO? What is the project you really want to see in the world? Is it an artistic project? An educational one? Is there a new income stream you want to build for yourself? Because it is UP TO YOU.

Today I opened early enrollment for the Happiest Musician Accelerator, a three month program that helps musicians to uncap their income and thrive in their creative career.

I invite you to book a call with me so we can chat about what is going on in your life, what you hope to create, and whether the program is a good fit for you. In my experience, I’ve found that this discovery call itself can have a lot of value for people, whether or not you decide to go forward and enroll - there’s a real magic to exploring your ideas with a live person. On that call you’ll get a taste of the way I might coach you in the program.

I'm passionate about this topic because I want to see more creatives thriving in the world. Your artistry MATTERS.

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About JOY: Work Life Balance 4

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:19:00 -0400

I'm sharing my live challenge with you this week! Listen along to snippets of our daily live sessions: Seeking Work Life Balance for the Working Living Musician!

Today we talked about JOY. What are the things you love the most to do or experience, and how can you tweak your portfolio to do MORE of the things you love and FEWER of the things you don't?

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About TIME: Work Life Balance 3

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:26:00 -0400

I'm sharing my live challenge with you this week! Listen along to snippets of our daily live sessions: Seeking Work Life Balance for the Working Living Musician!

Today we talked about TIME. How every YES has a NO in it, how to prioritize YOURSELF, how to take control of your time so you can do what YOU want.

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About the MONEY: Work Life Balance 2

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:46:00 -0400

I'm sharing my live challenge with you this week! Listen along to snippets of our daily live sessions: Seeking Work Life Balance for the Working Living Musician!

Today we talked about the money. How to get clear on the outflows, how to stop playing games with the money - and how to optimize your income portfolio to bring you what you want!

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Why it's so HARD - Work Life Balance 1

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:15:00 -0400

I'm sharing my live challenge with you this week! Listen along to snippets of our daily live sessions: Seeking Work Life Balance for the Working Living Musician!

Today we talked about how hard it can be for us, as musicians, to make our livings and how we all do a million things both artistic and non-. The OPPORTUNITY I see here is that because we are doing so many things, because all of those things are within our power to start and stop, we can CHOOSE to optimize our portfolio to create the life we want, with our own mix of creativity, artistry, financial ease, rest...

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Brendan Slocumb: From musician to best-selling author!

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 04:19:00 -0400

I'm offering a FREE Five Day Challenge starting March 25. Seeking Work-Life Balance, for the WORKING, LIVING Musician. We'll meet on zoom (or you'll enjoy the replay) every day to look at how you could intentionally rebalance your pillars of MONEY, TIME, and JOY and thrive in your creative career!

Today you'll hear my interview with Brendan Slocumb, whose life was changed by the books he wrote during the pandemic!

I read the Violin Conspiracy a year or so ago, on the recommendation of a non-musical friend. When your thriller, based in the world of classical music, is picked up and enjoyed by people outside of our insular little world, and when it has something really important to say about money and family and race and music and about the world we live in now - that is something we should all be paying attention to!

Brendan Nicholaus Slocumb was raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a degree in music education, concentrations on Violin and Viola. For the past two decades, he has been a public and private school music educator from kindergarten through twelfth grade, teaching general music, orchestra and guitar ensembles. His students were often chosen for district and regional orchestras. In 2005, Brendan was named Teacher of the Year for Robert E. Lee High School; he has been named to Who’s Who of American teachers, and is a Nobel Teacher of distinction. Brendan also serves as an educational consultant for the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

Music has always played a major part of Brendan’s life. He believes that it’s a life-saving force, and a gift we should always offer our children. When he was nine, he started playing violin through a public school music program. Friends he grew up with are today sitting in jail; when they were out running the streets, he was in rehearsals. When they were breaking into people’s houses, he was practicing Dvorak and Mozart. His violin opened the door to opportunity, and he ran through it. Since then, Brendan has performed with the Washington Metropolitan Symphony, the McLean Symphony, the Prince George's Philharmonic, and the Alexandria Symphony. He has served as the concertmaster for the NOVA-Annandale Symphony Orchestra and regularly performs chamber music with members of the Alexandria Chamber Music Society. He maintains a private music studio teaching lessons to students on violin, guitar and piano. Brendan believes that everyone can learn to appreciate and love music, and that it can be a new way of communicating, building bonds, and connecting with people who may look, sound, or speak differently.

In 2022, Brendan published his first novel, THE VIOLIN CONSPIRACY (Anchor Books), a GMA Book Club Pick, the riveting story of a young Black musician who discovers that his old family fiddle is actually a priceless Stradivarius: when it’s stolen on the eve of the world’s most prestigious classic

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Hitting the CAP

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:28:00 -0400

I love performing, but when it comes in a surge like it has this week, it reminds me that the cap exists. This is beyond the maximum amount of time I can spend playing in orchestras. But what if I need more money than this? Or need to have a life that works for ME?

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Helen Cha-Pyo: Conductor, Educator, and Arts Leader

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:07:00 -0500

It's incredible to speak with Helen Cha-Pyo because she is so filled with joy and wisdom. Her optimism about the next generation of humans is inspiring, as is her mission and story. This is a feel-good episode if I've ever recorded one!

What is YOUR artistic mission statement? You'll want to lean into this question as you listen to Helen's story!

Helen H. Cha-Pyo, the current Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts, leads an organization that serves nearly 2,000 students from 12 New Jersey counties. Her impactful leadership spans across four key programs: the Wharton Performing Arts School, New Jersey Youth Symphony, New Jersey Youth Chorus, and the Paterson Music Project. In her role as the Principal Conductor of the New Jersey Youth Symphony (NJYS), she has led tours to Italy and France, championing the performance of works by women and BIPOC composers, effectively amplifying the voices of underrepresented composers. Under her guidance, NJYS had the distinguished honor of performing at the Juneteenth Celebration concert at Carnegie Hall (2022) and the Motif Award Ceremony at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall (2023).

Prior to her role at Wharton Arts, Cha-Pyo served as Music Director and Conductor of the Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO) for 16 years. Her tenure was marked by the orchestra's transformative international tours to Germany, Czech Republic, China, Korea and Portugal. Her dedication to promoting works by American composers earned ESYO the prestigious ASCAP's Adventurous Programming Awards. Her positive impact extended to the founding of ESYO CHIME in 2015, a program dedicated to serving underprivileged youth in Schenectady and Troy, NY. In 2018, ESYO introduced the Helen Cha-Pyo Golden Baton Award and Scholarships to honor students who shared her passion for using music to uplift and enrich communities.

Cha-Pyo's contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards, including The Dove Leadership Award from the David & Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund in 2019, and the Angelos Artist Award from the Angelos Mission Ensemble in 2022. She was further honored with the Eastman Centennial Award from the Eastman School of Music in the same year.

You can check out Wharton Arts at its website, or follow Helen Cha-Pyo at her website, Facebook, or Instagram.

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Money Hygiene

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 01:54:00 -0500

Is it time to CLEAN UP your money conversations? Is it time to GET MORE PAID? Let's all agree to NOT be like my friend's daughter's guitar teacher!

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Happiest Musician Minisodes: Tune in to Excellence

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:22:00 -0500

Whether you are sitting in the orchestra or embarked on any other creative enterprise or business, your reactions to others can influence your own experience and trajectory!

Let's talk about that.

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Michael Pratt: The Copyists

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 02:12:00 -0500

On the faculty at Princeton for over 45 years, Michael Pratt has built one of the premiere music performance programs in American liberal arts universities. He has conducted instrumental works and opera from five centuries in Princeton and in international halls. He was made a Honorary Member of the Royal College of Music, London by King Charles III and was awarded the President's Award for Distinguished Teaching by Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber.

He's recently released a historical fiction romance, The Copyists.

And our conversation about it is LOVELY.

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Happiest Musician Minisode: CEO Level Work

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 01:28:00 -0500

I had a really busy day last week and I played and taught and spoke really well! Am I winning? Or is there something else I need to think about?

(SPOILER: there is!)

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John Jeter: Rediscovering the music of Louis Ballard

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0500

John Jeter has been music director and conductor of the Fort Smith Symphony since 1997. He is the recipient of the Governor’s Award for “Individual Artist of the State of Arkansas”, the Helen M. Thompson Award presented by the League of American Orchestras, and the Mayor’s Achievement Award for services to the City of Fort Smith.

Jeter has guest conducted numerous orchestras in the US and Europe. His music education programs for schools reach up to 10,000 students annually. He is also involved in a growing number of music and wellness projects, and has a long history as a media guest and host.

He’s recently released a new album on Naxos, featuring the music of Louis Wayne Ballard, the first Native American concert composer. His music is wonderful and his life and career make for a fascinating story.

You can listen to the music at the link above. Our conversation touched on numerous topics including diversity in programming, audience development, the difficulties and rewards of rediscovering a composer, and why we all need to be proactive in this!

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Happiest Musician Minisodes: Momentum

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 02:07:00 -0500

WHat VERSION of momentum does your project need from you right now? Is there a way to make it easier for yourself?

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Ian Campbell: What is Partimenti?

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0500

Ian Campbell is a composer, pianist, teacher and partimenti expert and teacher. Partimenti is one of the most efficient tools ever developed for teaching music creatively, but was discarded and has almost been lost. Ian first encountered partimenti studying in Paris, France with disciples of Nadia Boulanger and has been learning, practicing, and teaching partimenti for more than 10 years.

WHY didn't I know anything about this? I'm DELIGHTED to have had this conversation. I feel smarter already...

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Happy New Year!

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 02:24:00 -0500

What are you going to do differently this year, if you want different results?

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Cody Weisbach, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 01:46:00 -0500

Cody Weisbach is a Boulder, CO based Doctor of Physical Therapy with an interest in the prevention and treatment of playing related musculoskeletal disorders in musicians.

He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Simmons College in 2007 and has since gone on to become Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy in 2009 and a Fellow of the American Association of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists in 2010.

Professionally, Cody works for a hospital based outpatient clinic in Longmont, CO. He is a member of the Performing Arts Medical Association, the American Physical Therapy Association Performing Arts Special Interest Group, an advisor on the Performance Healthcare Committee of the National Flute Association, and the founder of Musician’s Maintenance, a website dedicated to connecting musicians with quality, science-based injury prevention and performance health information.

While in Massachusetts he frequently worked with students from the Berklee College of Music. He is also the past Chair of the APTA of Massachusetts Manual Therapy Special Interest Group, where he helped physical therapists from around the state improve their manual therapy skills. He has taught continuing education courses and has held adjunct and affiliate faculty positions in several doctoral level physical therapy programs in the Boston area. He has published in peer reviewed PT journals, co-authored a textbook and presented nationally on topics related to evidence based physical therapy.

Following a childhood in Boulder, Cody moved to Boston for grad school where he met his amazing wife Cara and together they started their family. It took him 12 years, but he finally convinced Cara to move back to Boulder where they now live with their two kids and spend their time hiking, mountain biking, climbing, playing at playgrounds, playing a little music and enjoying the Colorado outdoors.

I loved this conversation. Why do we not have this information, as performing musicians? I was taught that if I hurt, I should rest. Period. Oh, and I was told to warm up before I play, which … whatever. I love warmups, I talk about them all the time, but blowing air through my instrument and playing scales is not an injury prevention tactic. I absolutely signed right up for Cody’s video series and I’m looking forward to whatever his upsell is on the back end.

If you, like me, would be better off if you were taking better care of your body? This is the episode for you.

Check out Cody's website and his excellent free email series!

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Dr. Tonya Lawson, Musician, Blogger, SEO Specialist!

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 01:26:00 -0500

Dr. Tonya Lawson is a musician, blogger, and SEO specialist whose mission is to empower musicians and other creatives to build out passive income streams so they have the financial freedom to live the life they want to live.

She works part time at Middle Tennessee State University, runs a private music studio of 50+ students, has 3 blogs, and through her membership, helps musicians get their websites found on google so they can book more gigs, get more students, and earn passive income along the way!

We talked about

1. Why musicians should be diversifying their income and how to set up passive income streams without sacrificing your music career.

2. How to use a blog to bring new people to your website (without having to constantly promote it on social media).

3. How to add additional monetization to your private studio with affiliate income.

And this was SOO deliciously geeky for me. I loved our conversation and I know you will too!

Find Tonya at her website, instagram, or Youtube. Sign up for her free new year SEO challenge, Five Days of Ranking!!

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Merry Gigmas

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:13:00 -0500

The holiday season is a boon for musicians - and also SUCH a bane. How are you feeling about it? And is there any way you could feel BETTER?

This episode is brought to you today by Happiest Musician Coaching. You are amazing, and I believe in you. What are you trying to create? What do you need your career to be and do for you? What are you not seeing that you need to do and work on? I love these conversations and supporting musicians like you. For a limited time, I'm offering a free 30-minute call to get you some clarity around your next steps, and see how I might help you get unstuck!

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Tim Corpus: Composer, Sound Designer, Arts Manager

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 02:25:00 -0500

Tim Corpus is an internationally performed composer, sound designer, and arts manager who calls Chicago home. Highlights include performances at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and features on CNN Money, BBC Radio3, and 98.7 WFMT among others. His album, “MMXX”, was shortlisted for the 2022 Grammy awards and hailed as “a striking disc” by critic Robert Hugill.

Also a composer for film and games, his music has received awards from festivals around the country. Beyond his own compositions, Tim is an active orchestrator and arranger having worked with Andrea Bocelli, Placido Domingo, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony, Third Coast Percussion, and others.

His diverse career in the arts has also included leading arts organizations as an Executive Director and board member, and teaching at Loyola University Chicago and Chicago City Colleges.

I loved talking portfolio careers with Tim - he’s right down in the weeds of how you build a thriving life as a creator, a performer, an arts manager - how you take care of yourself both inside and out, and how you get things done when there are a million things pulling at you.

I know you will love this conversation!

Find Tim at his website or on instagram @timcorpus!

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Refining

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 10:14:00 -0500

This month, I'm thinking about REFINEMENT in my playing, my business, and my career. Might this idea help you?

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Kincaid Rabb: Navigating Burnout and Creativity

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 01:05:00 -0500

Kincaid Rabb is a writer and composer. They like dinosaurs, roller coasters, romance bookstores, craft cocktails, and houseplants. Kincaid writes about childhood memories, fantasy worlds, and little epiphanies that inspire the everyday extraordinary.

Kincaid identifies as queer, transgender, nonbinary, neurodivergent, and autistic, and uses they/them pronouns.

I’ve been working with Kincaid for a while - they wrote a fantastic piece for the oboists in my FLOW program and I have such admiration for their talent - but this conversation was not about that.

Many people aspire to a creative life - the magical idea of working from home, as a composer or writer, all the time sounds just heavenly. Kincaid speaks eloquently about the difficulties that come along with this life, and I’ve not heard anyone speak so specifically and helpfully about burnout and creative recovery.

I know you will hear some ideas and truths that you can take away into your own practice!

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Black Friday

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:11:00 -0500

My relationship with Black Friday has evolved a TON over my lifetime. Lately, it's become a PLAYGROUND of creativity and learning!

How are you feeling about it this year?

My offers for oboists

A two hour consult call with me

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Merideth Hite Estevez: Artists for Joy!

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 09:50:00 -0500

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Today you’ll hear my interview with Dr. Meredith Hite Estevez. She's an Oboist, Author, Coach, and Podcaster, which might lead you to believe that I only ever interview people who are exactly like me. You’d be wrong, though. Meredith is uniquely herself - and so wise and interesting! You’ll hear me speechless over and over at the ideas and frameworks that come out of her mouth. I’ve long been listening to her podcast, Artists for Joy, admiringly, but with full awareness of how differently we approach our work. And this is what makes humanity so wonderful!

An active freelancer and sought-after recitalist, oboist Dr. Merideth Hite Estevez has performed and taught throughout North and South America, Asia, and Europe. She has performed with top orchestras in the US and abroad, including the Met Opera Orchestra and PhillyPops, and is currently the English hornist/Second Oboe of the Chamber Orchestra of NY. She has served on faculties of numerous universities and schools of music, most recently as Associate Professor of Oboe at University of Delaware.

As the founder and director of "Artists for Joy," she invites artists into community to unleash joy in the creation of art and to consider creativity as a spiritual practice. Her podcast of the same name was a winner of the Award of Excellence in 2022 Communicator Awards. She has degrees from The Juilliard School, Yale School of Music, and Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Her first book, “The Artist’s Joy: A Guide to Getting Unstuck, Embracing Imperfection, and Loving Your Creative Life,” debuts in Spring 2024 through Broadleaf Books.

Find Merideth at her website, her instagram, or follow her podcast!

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Structures and Schedules are FOR YOU

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 01:38:00 -0500

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Today, we talk about how my week of TIRED led to a wholesale BREAKING of my schedule - and why I don't mind at all! How do you treat the schedules and structures in your life?

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Happiest Musician Minisode: WHY?

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:28:00 -0400

In our Happiest Musician Accelerator class last week, we talked about the MISSION, and why it's important to HAVE ONE.

This applies if you are starting a new income stream, leaning into an older one, or just trying to make it in our musical industry!

I reference THIS Ted Talk in this minisode.

And I invite you to tell me what YOUR why is!

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Kristin Leitterman: Relax and Take a Deep Breath!

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 01:19:00 -0400

Dr. Kristin Leitterman, a solo artist of oboe and voice, defies modern convention, bringing exciting and unusual programs to audiences. She has performed compositions employing both oboe and voice that she commissioned from Michael-Thomas Foumai, Jason Coleman, Whitney George, and Lyle Davidson in major concert venues around the world, taking her to Spain, Brazil, and Canada, as well as throughout the United States, including Carnegie Hall and Jordan Hall.

As Assistant Professor of Oboe at Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, since 2018, Dr. Leitterman teaches oboe and bassoon and double reed techniques, coaches chamber ensembles, and acts as the woodwind area coordinator. For many years she has served as director of the Lucarelli Oboe Master Class, a weeklong immersive oboe workshop founded by Humbert Lucarelli. As a guest artist, she has presented master classes at many institutions, including Manhattan School of Music and New York University, both in New York City, and the Hartt School, West Hartford, Connecticut.

Dr. Leitterman has presented her research on the life and works of composers Mary Chandler and Marie de Grandval, as well as the musical autograph album of oboist and composer Gustave Vogt, at The Juilliard School, New York, Music by Women Festival, the International Double Reed Society conferences, and the conference of the Associação Brasileira de Palhetas Duplas (ABPD) in João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil.

She holds degrees from the City University of New York’s Graduate Center, the Hartt School, University of Hartford, the New England Conservatory of Music, and the University of Missouri–Kansas City Conservatory. Besides her long association with Humbert Lucarelli, her teachers include Mark McEwen, Barbara Bishop, and Amy Burton (voice).

We spoke about her new book, "Relax and Take a Deep Breath: The Lucarelli Approach to Oboe Playing", which is available from Carl Fischer.

Follow Kristin at her website or on Instagram.

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Learning by Doing

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:54:00 -0400

I was startled to learn this weekend that musical improvising is not as scary as I thought - but that it maps onto normal life and communication more than I had ever expected!

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Mary Lou Falcone: Public Relations and Lewy Body Dementia

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 02:14:00 -0400

Today on the podcast, you'll hear from Mary Lou Falcone, Founder and owner of M.L. Falcone, Public Relations

Mary Lou Falcone is internationally known as a classical music publicist/strategist who for 50 years has helped guide the careers of celebrated artists – Van Cliburn, Gustavo Dudamel, Renée Fleming, Sir Georg Solti, James Taylor – and advised many institutions including Carnegie Hall, Chicago Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic. Combining communication skills with her background as a performer and educator, she now adds another layer: advocate for Lewy body dementia (LBD) awareness. Her late husband, the illustrator Nicky Zann who died from LBD in 2020, was the catalyst for this her first book.

This conversation was so inspiring to me - Mary Lou has SO MUCH wisdom to share for musicians today about seeing opportunities, about learning on the job, about taking agency, about integrity and kindness and paying it forward. She has such beautiful words about caregiving, and she relates it so beautifully to what we do in so many realms of our lives. I wanted her to keep talking forever.

The book, I Didn't See it Coming, came out October 3 and I recommend it highly, but first please listen to this beautiful conversation.

Mary Lou's website is https://maryloufalcone.com/

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Happiest Musician Minisode: It's All Experiments

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:11:00 -0400

Sometimes as musicians - heck, as PEOPLE, we hesitate to start new things. We shy away from what we are meant to do in the world because we aren't sure how it will go or what will happen or what other people will think. What if you were allowed to treat something new as an EXPERIMENT?

I want to let you know that I have a new program starting this October. The Happiest Musician Accelerator is a three month group program for musicians who want to have an impact in the world.

It’s to encourage musicians to step outside the narrowest version of their career, to expand the box, and to create for themselves the life they want to live from a place of alignment and love.. It’s to give them the practical tools to start new income streams or launch programs. And it’s to give them the confidence to try!

Check it out at the link above, and reach out to me if you have any questions. I’d love to chat with you!

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Kate Kayaian: Identity Shifts for Artists

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:16:00 -0400

I want to let you know that I have a new program starting this October. The Happiest Musician Accelerator is a three month group program for musicians who want to have an impact in the world.

Check it out at the link above, and reach out to me if you have any questions. I’d love to chat with you!

Today on the podcast: Kate Kayaian is a bestselling author and a career & mindset coach for artists and creatives. She runs her signature group program, The Creatives Leadership Academy and maintains a small roster of 1:1 clients. Kate started the blog, Tales From The Lane in 2016 to be a career and lifestyle-focused resource geared towards creative entrepreneurs, and is currently working on her first full-length book.

She lives on the beautiful island of Bermuda with her husband and rescue pup and spends her days working with clients, writing, gardening, and serving on several boards. She believes that everyone has the right to live exactly the kind of life they have always dreamed of living.

Kate and I have been friends for a long time and I’m an enormous fangirl - everything she does is smart, and loving, and bold, and aligned. It was great to hear the inside scoop on how she’s been creating these huge shifts in her own life and how she’s helping her clients to do the same.

Check out Kate and the Creatives Leadership Academy at her website, follow her on Instagram @KKayaian, read her excellent blog, or pick up her FREE GUIDE to the Ten Habits of Successful Artists!

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Get Curious

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:44:00 -0400

How could you tweak your life, and your portfolio career, for the better if you let yourself question how things are RIGHT NOW?

How much better could they become?

Join me for the Low Hanging Fruit Workshop this very week, where I'll lead you through some Curiosity and some discoveries about the Money, Time, and Joy in your career!

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Happiest Musician Minisodes: Making MONEY Non-Ickily

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:04:00 -0400

I had a little windfall last week - caused by releasing a tiny oboe product that I'd been developing for over 5 months.

And it made me think about money and about income streams...

And about helping others.

For pre-launch information about my upcoming program, The Happiest Musician Accelerator, email me or book a call!

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Jonathan Kravtchenko: Tangos for Two

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:25:00 -0400

Jonathan Kravtchenko is an exciting young composer from Canada. He is currently getting ready for the premiere of his new opera-nova, "Tango for Two", which premieres in Toronto on October 21st.

It's difficult to get STARTED in a music career, and in my conversation with Jonathan we looked at the landscape for recent graduates. COVID was awful for everyone, but my husband and I were in a relatively privileged place, with established portfolio careers to fall back on. The generation that came of age during this pandemic has had a harder time!

We talked about the needs of new audiences, the trajectories of young musicians, and his upcoming self-produced opera premiere, Tango for Two.

You can follow Jonathan at his website, Facebook, and YouTube.

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Freelancer Math

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 02:04:00 -0400

This Happiest Musician Minisode builds off my last minisode, on getting clarity on the money part of your business, and assumes that you DO have some clarity around how much money you need to make and where you want it to be coming from. You might want to hop back to that one first if you haven't heard it yet!

Freelancing comes with its own set of math. Let's think about what questions you should be asking yourself as you accept or decline gigs!

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Jeffrey Biegel: a 50-State Project!

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:26:00 -0400

Today you'll hear my interview with Jeffrey Biegel: Pianist, composer, arranger, professor and entrepreneur.

We talked about what it takes to create a major project and find buy-in from EVERYWHERE. About the importance of bringing new music into the world. About sharing the legacy of those who have come before and creating your own. This conversation was a delight!

Jeffrey Biegel is a respected pianist of traditional repertoire, starting life nearly deaf. He studied with Adele Marcus and has built a career of old and new music. He created the first classical livestreams in 1997 and most recently, the first 50 state project free to orchestras celebrating America with Peter Boyer's "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue". Mr. Biegel also recorded the critical edition of "Rhapsody in Blue", and composed "Three Reflections" of JFK, RBG and MLK. He has created over two dozen commissioning projects while simultaneously playing in the grand tradition of the piano, most notably reflective of Josef Lhevinne.

Check out Jeffrey's website and follow him on Instagram!

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Get clear on the MONEY part!

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:47:00 -0400

I’ve had a few conversations recently with people about pricing, about raising the prices that you’re charging for your teaching or for your reeds, or for the coaching that you offer. And I’ve had conversations with people recently about choosing to monetize or not to monetize a skill or passion, a hobby that they have.

So I'm sharing some thoughts on this topic with you!

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Gabriel Olafs: Lullabies

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 01:15:00 -0400

Lullabies For Piano And Cello is a collection of instrumental works inspired by Icelandic folk songs. Accompanied by cellist Steiney Sigurðardóttir, the duo tracked the album in Reykjavik’s Eldborg Concert Hall. Following the implementation of choir, orchestra, and cinematic heft on 2022’s Solon Islandus, Gabríel made a conscious decision to strip the sound down to just these two instruments. As opposed to electronics, multi-tracking provided expansive flourishes. Together, Gabríel and Steiney unlocked a striking sound reliant on their quiet chemistry and a rich connection.

The 10-track album traces its origin to a famous collection of Icelandic melodies entitled Icelandic Folk Songs, which was unearthed by Gabríel at an antique bookshop in his home city of Reykjavik. Originally published in 1906, this out-of-print tome collated various folk numbers and lullabies with rare sheet music. Gabríel decided to not only reimagine five of the book’s tunes but to also pen five of his own lullabies as an homage to tradition.

“I have faith in the power of melody, and lullabies encapsulate both history and nostalgia,” says Gabríel. “When I’m writing music, nostalgia is my favorite feeling to capture. It’s a complex emotion because it evokes both sadness and happiness at the same time. Lullabies are core musical memories for all of us, and with Lullabies for Piano and Cello I hope to unlock them for you.”

At just 24 years old, Gabríel responds to ancient Viking folk songs with the perspective of a postmodern Gen Z composer. By challenging himself to compose contemporary lullabies, he has explored his own fantasy world – a fantasy for his generation. And like all the best fantasy worlds, it is rooted in the history and mythology of his people, the Icelanders. After generating over 100 million streams for his original instrumental compositions and earning widespread international acclaim, Gabríel summons the spirit of timeless Icelandic lullabies with a twist of his own magic.

I loved talking with Gabriel because I learned A LOT. A lot about Icelandic history and linguistics. A lot about creating a brand new work with a sense of nostalgia. A lot about self-promotion and how having a record deal doesn't mean that all of your problems are over. This was a fascinating conversation and I know you will enjoy it!

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Model Calendars

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 15:25:00 -0400

Do you ever feel like you are at the mercy of your work, or your teaching studio, or your business, and like the only time you can have for yourself is just IN THE CRACKS?

You can do better than that. In today's minisode, we talk about taking agency in your schedule!

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Joseph Sowa: Wizarding School for Composers

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 01:40:00 -0400

Composer and educator Dr. Joseph Sowa writes music that revels in vivid colors and rich textures. His music has been performed by a wide spectrum of groups, from prestigious ensembles like the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Ensemble Dal Niente, and the PRISM Quartet, to schools and churches across North America. His talent has earned him accolades from ASCAP, the American Prize, and the Barlow Endowment.

Joseph is also the founder of the Wizarding School for Composers, where he teaches both amateur and college-trained musicians how to compose memorable, goosebump-inducing music — and do it in a healthy, happy, and effective way.

Joseph is brilliant. In this conversation he demystifies and de-stuffifies the art of composition, ALMOST making me believe that I too could do it. He's an INSPIRATION, and I know you will love this conversation!

You'll hear him talking about an oboe project during the Fall 2023 cohort of the Wizarding School - that's a collaboration with my Invincible Oboist FLOW program! WE will have oboe pieces written for US! If you are an adult oboist, and looking for a community of support and world-class mentorship that will INCLUDE a personalized composition? You might be very interested in my nine-month program and I encourage you to reach out to me now!

But of course, I want to promote Joseph's Wizarding School here, and he's hosting events throughout August 2023 and you should absoutely check it out.

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Air Quotes!

Sat, 22 Jul 2023 00:59:00 -0400

Really, this minisode is musings about communication - and how our speech and language influence our musical performances and how our musical skills influence our spoken and wrtten words, and how we can lean into ALL of it!

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Nic Orbovich: Michigan City Chamber Music Festival

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:27:00 -0400

The Michigan City Chamber Music Festival (MCCMF) had its inaugural season in August of 2002. It was founded by husband/wife team Nicolas Orbovich and Sunny Gardner-Orbovich. The MCCMF operates under several guiding principals. The first priority is always artistic quality. The MCCMF attains this through the presence of world class musicians. Each of them has formidable performance skills and impressive credentials. Another is to forge and strengthen the threefold artistic relationship between great chamber music, the audience and the performer. This is accomplished through interactive presentations by the Festival Musicians. The MCCMF performers believe that oral presentation regarding the history, complexities and any other interesting aspects of the piece to be performed is vital for the audience’s enjoyment.

Nic Orbovich, co-founder, is a concert violinist with over 20 years professional experience. He has concertized and competed all over the world. It became apparent to him that his craft, classical music, was indeed dying in the United States. The reasons are perhaps too numerous to mention here, but the solution was simple: instill a passion for great music back into the average member of society. Simple, yes, but very difficult to accomplish...

I loved this conversation with Nic because he's so real about the difficulties and rewards of LEADERSHIP. You have to have a vision, you have to be pragmatic about your actual resources. You have to know what you want, and you have to lean on the people who are more expert than you at getting it. You have to be Honest, Open-minded, and Willing, to use Nic's framework.

And I really enjoy talking to the creators of organizations that LAST. After the excitement of the start-up phase, how do you keep going?

The Michigan City Chamber Music Festival has a website, a Facebook page, and a Youtube channel!

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Summer Camp

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:12:00 -0400

Musings about summer camp -

My first music camp was where I found my PEOPLE.

The camp I taught at last week reminded me how astonishingly fast learning can happen when you are IMMERSED.

And this is why I'm so bought in on group learning for my own programs!

If you are an oboist, and think you might be interested in FLOW, maybe set up a call and talk with me!

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Frederick Moyer: A Sustainable Solo Career

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 01:03:00 -0400

Many young musicians dream of making a comfortable living as a solo artist playing recitals, appearing with orchestras, selling CDs. Frederick Moyer has been doing that for 40 years, making a living entirely on performances and record sales. The last teaching job he had was in 1983. What makes Fred particularly interesting to speak to on the subject of solo careers is that you probably have never heard of him! It is one thing to build a career out of a huge splashy success that puts you on the map. Fred has done it without ever having a major New York manager, or a recording on a major label.

Since 1994, when he started keeping track, he has played over 7000 concerts. He has sold over 50,000 classical and jazz CDs, has played in 44 countries, and in such far-flung venues as Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Sydney Opera House, Windsor Castle, Carnegie Recital Hall, Tanglewood, and the Kennedy Center, and has appeared as piano soloist with most of the major orchestras of the United States as well as many orchestras of Europe, Asia, South America, Africa and Australia.

An avid computer programmer, he often incorporates technology into his concerts and owns patents for music-related inventions including the MoyerCam which allows everyone in the audience to see the pianist's hands during a concert. He performs note-for-note transcriptions of such jazz pianists as Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans and Erroll Garner, bringing this great American music onto classical music stages. In 2009, he and Dr. Paul Green unveiled two unknown piano works by Robert Schumann. Many composers have written for Moyer, including David Ott whose Second Piano Concerto Moyer recorded with the London Symphony. Other composers include Pulitzer Prize winners George Walker and Ned Rorem.

Find Frederick at his website, look at his cool CAMERA, check out his recordings.

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Why YOU need a Portfolio Career!

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:32:00 -0400

As I come up toward the publication of the AUDIOBOOK (stay tuned) of The Happiest Musician, I find myself revisiting its concepts too.

Today I consider the lessons of the 2008 recession for musicians of today!

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Kerstin Tenney: Light

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 01:02:00 -0400

Today on the podcast, you’ll hear violinist Kerstin Tenney talk about her upcoming debut album, LIGHT. We spent a lot of time talking about the long arc of her project - and if you have a project, a concept, an album in your heart that is not yet in the world, you will love this conversation.

Kerstin Tenney is a professional violinist based in Salt Lake City, Utah. As an active freelance musician, Kerstin works frequently on recording projects, does solo work, and performs regularly with the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. She has toured with the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra on stages across the world, including Carnegie Hall, the Berlin Philharmonie and the Vienna Musikverein. Kerstin was the featured violin soloist on the soundtrack for the award-winning documentary, Bears of Durango, currently playing on PBS.

LIGHT is Kerstin's debut album, for which she commissioned 4 new works and 8 new arrangements. The album was produced by award-winning classical producer and sound engineer, Simon Kiln, and British Award winning composer, Donald Fraser.

I really loved talking to Kerstin and hearing how much her heart and her vision led the way throughout the ten year process of bringing this album into the world. She was patient with the project, she let new ideas in to guide her as it developed, and she took the actions to make it happen.

Follow Kerstin at her website and @kerstintenney on Instagram!

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Happiest Musician Minisode: What will you do on your Summer Vacation?

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 17:48:00 -0400

I hosted a conversation on this topic a week or two ago - and now I'm offering my thoughts again, for you!

Our pace changes in the summer. Things slow down, stretch out. We can catch up on our rest, we can disappear into a haze of sunscreen and tequila - AND we can maybe move the needle on our creative projects and practices!

Grab your notebook and dream with me!

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Peg Luke: Heeding the Call

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 01:59:00 -0400

Peg Luke has been Emmy and Grammy nominated, and is an 11 time Carnegie Hall solo artist. She’s the creator of "Psalm Space". She currently has over 200 thousand Spotify streams, and has professional distribution, radio promotion,has professional producers around the country and is professionally media managed and sync licensed. Peg Is a Christian Meditative Classical Pioneer who battles a rare autoimmune disease and has not been able to perform or present in person since the start of the pandemic because of this. She does everything from in house.

When her publicist first reached out to me, I looked at her website and listened to some of her work, and thought, oh, this is not for me. And it isn’t! A meditative christian music video is 100% not my jam! But my next thought was, WOW, this is obviously for someone. And whenever I see a classically trained musician doing something that clearly lights THEM up, and having found THEIR audience, and oh let’s see, having over 200K Spotify streams and professional distribution and a really PUT TOGETHER website and media kit, I get interested.

The amazing thing about a creative career is that you don’t have to appeal to everyone, you just have to find your people and create what they need and want. And clearly Peg is doing that, and with such joy in her work and her social media, and all of this makes her an amazing fit for this podcast. Listen for the moment where I just about fall over in discovering that this is her THIRD ACt - something she started surprisingly late in life, too. She’s an inspiration and I know you will love this conversation.

You can follow Peg at her website or her Linktree.

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Happiest Musician Minisodes: Be the CEO of YOU

Tue, 30 May 2023 01:52:00 -0400

Some musicians seem to like pretending that they are artists with no GROUNDING in the world of business. Guess what? If you are trying to live on your artistry, you ARE in business, and you are in CHARGE.

How can you think more like the CEO of your business?

I have some advice.

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Ariel Grossman: Leadership and Artistry

Thu, 25 May 2023 02:44:00 -0400

Today on Crushing Classical, you’ll hear my interview with Ariel Grossman, Founder & Artistic Director of Ariel Rivka Dance. I’ve never talked with a choreographer before and I just loved finding all of the parallels between our worlds.

Ariel Rebecca (Rivka) Grossman is a native New Yorker, who trained at LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and the Performing Arts and Joffrey Ballet School. In 2008, she founded an all-female contemporary company, Ariel Rivka Dance. Most recently, Ariel received a 2023 Fellowship from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

Ariel's work has been presented worldwide, including BAM Fisher, NJPAC, Bryant Park, NYLA, Baruch Performing Arts Center, Martha Graham Studio Theater, NYU Tisch, Rutgers University, Roxbury Performing Arts Center, and in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Houston, Cleveland, Florida, Oklahoma, Detroit, Memphis, Istanbul, Turkey, and in 2023, Perigord, France and Bari, Italy.

She has been commissioned by Dance Lab NY, Konverjdans, Ballet Vero Beach, and Skidmore College. Collaborations include Rioult Dance NY, Taylor 2, Heidi Latsky, Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company, and Sean Curran. Ariel is a past recipient of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (New) Moves Fellowship, Monira Performance Residency, and a Nimbus Arts Center artist residency. ARD is an awardee of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, the Nathan Cummings Foundation, The Charles & Joan Gross Family Foundation, the O’Donnell-Green Music & Dance Foundation, Jersey City Council of the Arts, and New Jersey State Council on the Arts and more.

Ariel draws inspiration from the struggles and joys of the human experience, particularly through being a woman and mother of two. Through collaboration, Ariel encourages her artists to bring themselves to the work—molding pieces that are striking, evocative, and multi-layered.

This conversation was fascinating. Firstly, because I loved hearing Ariel talk about her art in a way that was both brand new to me and also completely relatable. The connections are so clear and it’s amazing to think about movement, interpretation, and leadership in a totally different field than my own. Secondly, because I loved hearing her take real ownership of her own strengths - I don’t hear this nearly often enough from people, even the amazingly accomplished people I’m interviewing right here, and ESPECIALLY from working musicians.

I know you will love this interview.

If you are in NYC, catch Ariel Rivka Dance's 15th Annual Season presented by NYU Tisch at the Jack Crystal Theater on May 31st-June 2nd, and a special family matinee co-present

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Happiest Musician Minisodes: Own Your Awesomeness!

Tue, 16 May 2023 04:53:00 -0400

We are taught not to brag. We are taught to be modest about our accomplishments, we are taught to work on our weaknesses.

But if you are hesitating or struggling to take on your next project? If you are not sure you have what it takes to move forward and make the next step?

There’s a lot of value in owning your own awesomeness. In stating your own strengths, so you can begin to believe in them and in yourself!

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Julian Loida: Music and Synesthesia

Thu, 11 May 2023 00:39:00 -0400

Julian Loida is a Boston-based composer percussionist, composer, educator, and producer. His range of sound and genre exploration is largely a product of his synesthesia - music is a literal full-body experience for him, with sounds often invoking involuntary sensations of color, texture, or even taste. For Julian, music is a visual art. In all of his work, his goal is to break down artistic barriers and use music as a tool for healing. He regularly collaborates with dancers to compose scores for their performances, and partners with visual artists, songwriters/composers, and other musicians of all stripes.

His new LP, "Giverny", will be released on May 19 via Gratitude Sound. The video for the title track, which we talked about on the podcast, is HERE.

Follow Julian's work at his website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Bandcamp, or Spotify.

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Christine Smith: Frosted Lens Entertainment

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:19:00 -0400

Christine Smith is co-founder and co-owner of Frosted Lens Entertainment, an entertainment and informational content development company. Prior to her work at Frosted Lens, she held the position of Music & Sound Director/Composer-in-Residence for RPR Studios for 10 years. Her work has been heard in award-winning films, commercials, and promotional videos. She is currently the host and editor of the podcast "Musicians vs the World" where she explores the many aspects of Musician life.

A classically trained pianist, Christine studied with concert pianists Adelina Krivoshena and Asya Markova in her youth. She continued her studies in Piano Performance at Brigham Young University studying with Dr. Jeffrey Shumway and Dr. Scott Holden.

Since then Christine has enjoyed performing in solo recitals and in collaboration with various musicians, bands, and ensembles across the country. Though her first love is classical music, she has had the pleasure of working and learning from great musicians of all genres. She has performed as soloist, collaborator, and conductor. And because she loves teaching almost as much as she loves performing, she coaches a few favorite piano students in her home-town studio.

What I loved about this interview was Christine’s openness to sharing all of the vulnerable details of her story, her pivot from full-time performing due to a chronic illness, AND the effortless-seeming way she used her strengths and her skills to step into a whole new way of working.

What I also really noticed was the idea that you can only do what you can do! Even if you aren’t battling a chronic illness, you only get so many spoons per day, and maybe the key to a fulfilling life in music is to look for the intersection of what you are great at, what people will pay you for, AND what you can sustainably do in a day, a week, a month. It’s worth being conscious of your energy, not just because you can break yourself with overwork - I’m looking at you, 29 year old Jennet - but also because you can do your BEST work when you are taking the BEST care of yourself. Quality over quantity, because YOUR ARTISTRY MATTERS.

I know you will love this interview with Christine Smith of Musicians vs the World and Frosted Lens Entertainment!

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Helida Dodd: Perfumer and Speaker

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 01:02:00 -0400

You are not going to want to miss this one. Helida is an amazing example of an evolving creative career in action, and she's also SUCH a beautiful and inspiring conversationalist. I could have talked to her all day!

Helida Dodd is a Perfumer for lovers of beautiful fragrances who can’t tolerate traditional perfumes. Through her carefully curated ingredients, she shows you how luxury + nature mix perfectly in a bottle.

Helida is a speaker for organizations and groups and uses perfume as a sensorial component to teach critical thinking, create new habits, and form cohesive teams.

She’s a former Industrial Engineer who spent many years in healthcare, logistics & supply chain management. Now she uses her engineering and chemistry background to create intricate perfumes and showcase the relationship between art & science.

You can visit Helida's website, check out her ebook, or follow her on instagram @marbellaperfumes!

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Happiest Musician Minisode: SLOW DOWN

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 10:54:00 -0400

I found myself musing today about timeframes and focus and how PRODUCTIVITY interacts with CREATIVITY. There are ways to PUSH your projects forward, but perhaps there are also benefits to letting them EVOLVE and allowing yourself to be the whole rich being that you are.

It's going to sound at first like I'm just talking about oboe reeds- but there is more in this musing than that!

Thanks for joining me.

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Alecia Lawyer: Wildcatting in the Arts

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 02:40:00 -0400

Today on the podcast, I talk with Alecia Lawyer, Founder, Artistic Director, Principal oboist of ROCO. She’s got the most exciting ideas about orchestral possibilities in the 21st century, and I wish more people were as innovative as she.

Named by Musical America as one of classical music’s Top 30 Influencers for 2015 and a Lorée oboe artist in 2019, Texas native, Alecia Lawyer, is the Founder, Artistic Director, and Principal Oboist of ROCO, a professional music ensemble that flexes from 1 to 40 musicians from around the US and Canada, including guest conductors from around the world. Expanding the repertoire, ROCO has commissioned and world premiered over 100 works from living composers. The group performs dozens of concerts annually in multiple venues throughout Houston, many of which are broadcast nationally and livestreamed to the world. Known as “The Most Fun You Can Have with Serious Music!” ROCO has been called a trailblazer and arts disrupter and is leading the sector in innovation.

Calling her business model “Wildcatting in the Arts”, Ms. Lawyer was named a finalist for Texas Musician of the Year (along with Willie Nelson) and was listed as one of Houston’s Top 50 Most Influential Women. She is a proud senior fellow of American Leadership Forum, a trustee for Episcopal High School, and a member of the Institute for Composer Diversity. She has received numerous awards, including the Gutsy Gal Award from Houston Woman Magazine and Sigma Alpha Iota Musician of the Year. She regularly presents her entrepreneurial model and dynamic ideas to conservatories, universities, and music festivals around the US, such as Juilliard, Yale, SMU, Round Top, and the Texas Music Festival, using ROCO as a case study for community-specific orchestra building. Business and social groups in the Greater Houston Area engage her to speak on numerous topics related to the creation, innovation, marketing, and development of the arts.

After receiving her Masters from Juilliard and Bachelors from SMU, both in oboe, Alecia’s career has ranged from recording for John Cage and soloing with Rostropovich, to a contemporary chamber music recital at Carnegie Hall, live radio broadcasts in New York, and disc jockeying for KRTS-92.1FM, Houston, TX. Enjoying a year residency in France, she recorded with the Sorbonne Orchestra, performed recitals in Paris, and concertized with various orchestras and chamber groups in France and Germany. Alecia and her husband Larry have two fantastic sons, Jacob and Zachary. Alecia is an F. Lorée artist.

You can catch up with ROCO at its website, or follow on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter @rocohouston

Alecia's previous SUPER INSPIRING interview is HERE.

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Happiest Musician Minisode: No Limits!

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:25:00 -0400

I gave a talk a couple of weeks ago that I'll share here - No Limits: How the Portfolio Career Expands Your Possibilities.

I also want to point out that if you don't know how to do a thing, there's almost certainly someone out there who DOES, and who can HELP you.

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Mary-Elizabeth Brown: Violinist, Pedagogue, Entrepreneur, and Inspiration!

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 01:01:00 -0400

Canadian violinist Mary-Elizabeth Brown enjoys parallel careers as a performer, pedagogue, entrepreneur and researcher. In recent seasons, she has appeared as an invited soloist with orchestra more than forty times in Europe, Asia, North and South America, as well as numerous chamber music festivals. Her recording of the last 3 Mozart Violin Concerti for Mozart Effect recordings released worldwide in 2017.

In addition to a rich career as a soloist and concertmaster, she is a sought-after teacher, clinician, adjudicator and speaker in Canada and abroad. Since founding the AVIVA Virtual Young Artist Program (the first web-based pre-college music program in the world) she has touched lives around the world, teaching thousands of lessons to students on five continents via webcam, piloting projects aimed at accessibility, and training hundreds of teachers and creative entrepreneurs.

Mary-Elizabeth is widely recognized as a pioneer in the world of innovation in classical music and technology. She recently made international news from The Hong Kong Economic Times to NPR's Science Friday with her design for low-cost stringed instruments using 3D printers and plastic polymers.

I was wild about this conversation. I really appreciated Mary-Elizabeth’s wise take on the portfolio career, on keeping all of your various pots and streams managed, on how to cope with the messy middle parts of projects, and on how to keep growing as an artist and a human as you help others!

I know you will love hearing from her.

Find Mary-Elizabeth at her website, or at www.avivayoungartists.com, or www.printaviolin.com

Here are her upcoming programs:

LAUNCH! Is an 8-week, online streaming course on business basics and financial literacy that begins on March 27th. It’s a general overview of entrepreneurship skills and will give folks some starting points. There’s a private platform for peer feedback and discussion where I’ll certainly pop in and give my 2 cents worth! (But I won’t do any 1:1 coaching) You can find more info here: https://maryelizabethbrown.thinkific.com/courses/launch

To honour those who have expressed an interest in mentorship in recent months, I’ve made room to take on a handful of artist-teachers of any age, stage or location for a year of 1:1 and group mentoring specifically targeted at really developing the spectrum of entrepreneurial skills needed to run an effective and multifaceted creative career. We’ll start in mid-June and I’ll offer a hybrid program where we cover a different skill and topic each week through multimedia resources. In addition to those seminars, I’ll walk each step of the way with every mentee as we cycle through planning, alignment, implementation and assessment through a year of 1:1 coaching. You’ll find that one here:

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Ashley Killam: AK Artist Management

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 01:59:00 -0500

Ashley Killam (she/her) has built a multifaceted career as a passionate entrepreneur, non-profit director, freelancer, trumpet player, advocate, and researcher. Killam is the founder of AK Artist Management and is on a lifelong mission to create a more inclusive artistic space.

A champion for creating change within musical programming, Killam launched the first-ever open-source resource for trumpet and brass music by marginalized composers. Since the fall of 2019, she has presented in-person and virtually over 130 times, on topics ranging from building a library of inclusive repertoire to starting a non-profit, commissioning music, and creating a non-traditional career path.

Having found a love in all things organization, Killam created AK Artist Management as a way to use these outreach and marketing skills to build and promote the professional careers of musicians. Killam has worked with powerhouse soloists like trumpeter Mary Elizabeth Bowden, driven educators like hornist Amanda Collins, and groundbreaking chamber groups like Seraph Brass and Calypsus Brass, understanding the goals and needs of every individual and group. Her expertise ranges from booking performances and leading consortiums to website creation, building a brand, and PR work - Killam can do it all.

What inspired me so much about this conversation is Ashley’s can-do attitude, and her obvious love of the work she’s doing. She’s found a way she likes to work, things she likes doing, and has created a way to get paid doing them! This is the very essence of the portfolio career, right? It’s not giving up on music and defeatedly crawling into an arts admin space, it’s ADDING something she loves to something else she loves and making a career out of it. I really loved hearing her energy around both the DOING of her job and the LEARNING of her job. Being willing to not know but to try anyway, being able to trust yourself and your smart organized brain to figure it out - this is brilliant stuff and I know you will love this episode.

Find Ashley on her website, or follow her on facebook or instagram- @ashleykillam and @ak.artistmanagement.

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Happiest Musician Minisodes: Just Start!

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:01:00 -0500

Recently I've started sharing little short stories and advices and ideas on social media each week. I think they might be enjoyable, and I hope they might be helpful!

This week: If you have a new idea, a project, an entrepreneurial spark? JUST START.

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JooWan Kim: Ensemble Mik Nawooj

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 01:01:00 -0500

Today you’ll hear my interview with JooWan Kim, Composer/Artistic Director of Ensemble Mik Nawooj. You’re going to want to check this ensemble out at their website - I can’t tear myself away from their songs and videos.

Led by composer/pianist, JooWan Kim, Hip Hop Orchestra Ensemble Mik Nawooj (EMN) creates Metamusic by sampling principles of Hip-Hop and Classical. Executed with resident MCs, a lyric soprano, woodwinds, French horn, strings, piano, and drums, the music is rigorous, nuanced, accessible, and free from the dogmas of Western European concert music aesthetic. The result is seamless tête-à-tête with "textures swimming through the sound...like the world's fastest ping-pong game" (Pitchfork) and is considered the "cutting edge of hip-hop" (Huffington Post).

After a successful performance of a novelty piece which featured an MC and chamber ensemble while JooWan Kim was completing his master’s degree at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the MC at the time suggested they make an album together. Six months later and writing about an hour of music, Kim had a profound shift in the direction of his writing. He felt that he found a way out of the stifling contemporary concert music aesthetic in this new way of composition. JooWan crystallized his ideas into Method Sampling, a principle of borrowing or sampling of rationales from related as well as unrelated fields, then reframing them into one's own system.

In 2010, JooWan Kim recruited his best friend from college, Christopher Nicholas, to push the project forward in a serious way. Since then, EMN attracted some of the most excellent classical musicians and MCs in the SF Bay Area while gaining national attention from outlets such as ESPN, Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, NPR, Pitchfork, Upworthy, NowThis, and more.

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Happiest Musician Minisodes: The Happiest Musician

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 01:55:00 -0500

Y'all, it's been ONE YEAR since I published my book!

I'm STILL the happiest musician.

Today I'm sharing a little bookiversary celebration and a reading from the introduction: The Party Game!

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Adrian Gordon: Note to Self

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 01:55:00 -0500

Adrian Gordon is an internationally performed composer and seasoned music educator. He is the author of the book Note to Self; A Music Director’s Guide for Transitioning to a New School and Building a Thriving Music Program. Adrian wrote Note to Self because though his undergraduate and graduate programs were musically and pedagogically extensive, he never felt as though they touched on those hard-to-navigate areas of transitioning between jobs. Note to Self was written as a bridge for music educators who find themselves in similar situations.

Adrian currently serves as the Director of Orchestras at Providence Day School in Charlotte, NC. He believes in the power of music education in a child’s life and understands the necessity of having passionate, confident, and supported music teachers at the helm, promoting great musical experiences for students.

In addition to teaching, Mr. Gordon is an in-demand conductor and clinician. He is also a composer with Alfred Music as well as the founder of Leap Year Music Publishing, which publishes string music for elementary, middle, and high school ensembles. His compositions appear on the Florida, Texas, Maryland, and Georgia Orchestra Association Music Performance Assessment Lists. His compositions are distributed through JW Pepper and have been performed throughout the world. He takes pride in creating music that is fun and pedagogically sound at all levels.

Adrian received his B.A. in music from the University of Miami, and his master’s degree in music education at Florida International University. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, he currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina with his wife Kelly and their two sons.

Learn more at Adrian's website, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Happiest Musician Minisodes: State of the Podcast 2023

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 11:30:00 -0500

Recently I've started sharing little short stories and advice and ideas. I think they might be enjoyable, and I hope they might be helpful!

This week: It's a New Year! What does that mean for Crushing Classical?

Or: What it feels like to start a new thing and why you should too.

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Mary Elizabeth Bowden: International Trumpet Soloist

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 02:34:00 -0500

Have you ever wondered what it really takes to have a career as an internationally touring soloist? Have you wondered if it is too late for YOU to create such a career? You will love hearing from my guest today, Mary Elizabeth Bowden: International Trumpet Soloist

Classical Trumpeter Mary Elizabeth Bowden has built an in-demand career as a soloist, praised for her “splendid, brilliant” playing (Gramophone Magazine) and her “pure, refined, and warm” tone (American Record Guide). A Gold Medal Global Music Award Winner, Opus Klassik Nominee, and Yamaha Performing Artist, she has also worked to establish a new repertoire for the trumpet through creative, collaborative commissioning projects and award-winning albums.

Her current season includes no fewer than four world premiere concertos, including Clarice Assad’s new Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra with the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle, Jennifer Jolley's Concerto for Brass Quintet with Seraph Brass and the U.S. Army "Pershing's Own", Reena Esmail's Rosa de Sal for Trumpet and Orchestra with the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, and Tyson Davis's Veiled Light with the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle, which will be performed alongside her husband, trumpeter David Dash. She is the founder and performer in multiple chamber groups, including Seraph Brass, Dash Duo, and Chrysalis Chamber Players.

In today’s interview, we talked about her recent projects, and the importance of expanding and building representation in trumpet and brass repertoire. Mary built her career from scratch, and I know I was inspired by her path to success, her honesty about the behind the scenes work of it, and her journey of increased confidence in her playing and her career. I know you will enjoy this interview!

Mary's upcoming schedule: https://www.maryelizabethbowden.com/events

Connect with Mary at her Website, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, or YouTube.

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Happiest Musician Minisodes: Thoughts on Leadership in and out of music

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 02:21:00 -0500

Recently I've started sharing little short stories and advices and ideas on social media each week. I think they might be enjoyable, and I hope they might be helpful!

This week: What does it mean to be a leader in the orchestra? What does it mean in life?

Curious about The Invincible Oboist?

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Laura Nerenberg: The Art of Choice

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 01:53:00 -0500

Improvisation can feel frightening to classical musicians, but my guest, Laura Nerenberg, is working to normalize it as a pedagogical tool. She uses it with her own Suzuki violin students, and also teaches teachers how to incorporate it in their own studios. She's brilliant and I know you will love hearing her speak about this!

You can find Laura at her website or follow her on Facebook

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David Krauss: Speaking Soundly

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 01:09:00 -0500

David Krauss is the prodigious host of Speaking Soundly, Co-Founder of ANM (Artful Narratives Media), and Principal Trumpet of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. As a soloist, he has performed with the All-Star Orchestra on their Emmy Award-winning PBS broadcast and was praised by the American Record Guide for his "singing tone, which is luxurious and inviting." He has performed as guest Principal Trumpet with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra, and New York Philharmonic, as well as recorded for film and television, and played on several Broadway shows. David is a highly sought-after instructor at the Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, Mannes School of Music, Aspen Music Festival and School, and other top conservatories and music festivals throughout the United States.

In this conversation, we started early in David’s story and explored the realities of life for a freelance musician - the ways the work comes and goes, the risks and the magic. We talked about the complicated and fulfilling life of a parent playing in a major opera orchestra.

And we talked about how podcasting - for both of us! - has been a portal into conversations with other artists. How David’’s fascination with the CRAFT of other high-level musicians and creatives is leading to inspiration for him and for his audience. I loved hearing him light up around his curiosity, his guests, and his experiences having these conversations.

I know you’ll love hearing his story.

Follow Speaking Soundly on apple, spotify, instagram, and facebook. Connect with David on Instagram, @DavidKrausstrumpet.

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Happiest Musician Minisodes: The Cheapest Way to Pay

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 03:17:00 -0500

"Sometimes, the cheapest way to pay is with money." I did not originate this quote, and a quick google does not illuminate it- but I USE this quote all the time, and talk about it in my business mastermind group and in my life FREQUENTLY. I wonder if it might be useful to you today, too!

Recently I've started sharing little short stories and advices and ideas on social media each week. I think they might be enjoyable, and I hope they might be helpful!

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Eunbi Kim: Mentorship and Motherhood

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 01:57:00 -0500

My conversation with Eunbi Kim was absolutely fascinating.

We talked about mentorship and motherhood and artistry, all of which things feel so closely related.

There’s a myth out there about the self-centeredness of artists, about a certain kind of creator who reserves all of their best energy for their MUSIC, letting personal relationships fall by the wayside. I look at a work like Sunday in the Park - the Sondheim musical - which is all about an artist so selfish he ruins the chance of happiness for himself and for the people around him.

But in my conversation with Eunbi, we looked at what it means to have ACCEPTED mentoring and help, and to GIVE BACK by mentoring others. We considered the sacrifices our own mothers have made and what we have done and continue to do for our children. We looked at how it’s possible to be artists AND nurturing, loving humans.

"Creating performances expressing dreamlike “liquid elegance," pianist Eunbi Kim curates programs compelling audiences to meditate on the parts of themselves that are deeply buried. Her intimate performances draw from collaborations with composers, filmmakers, and theater directors to create experiences beyond the boundaries of the piano recital format.

Guided by personal experiences, her recently released album “It Feels Like” (which debuted at #2 on Billboard's Traditional Classical Charts) confronts the multiplicity of truths behind memories, language, and identity and includes world premiere recordings of new works by Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR), Pauchi Sasaki, Angélica Negrón, and Sophia Jani. Last spring, she was an Artist-in-Residence at WNYC’s The Greene Space to work on a 4-night series inspired by the album that explores rituals of healing and disparate identities through music, performance, conversations, and food.

Kim holds a Master of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music, where she also held a fellowship in the institution’s Center for Music Entrepreneurship. She currently serves on the Board of Trustees for New York Foundation for the Arts and is co-founder of bespoken, a mentorship program for women in music. "

Find Eunbi at her website, bespoken's website, or catch her socials @EunbiKimPiano and @letsbespoken.

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Happiest Musician Minisodes: Put Words On It!

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 10:15:00 -0500

Recently I’ve started sharing little short stories and advices and ideas on social media each week. I think they might be enjoyable, and I hope they might be helpful!

This week: What do gloves, oboe reeds, and your own pet peeves have in common?

Answer: The more clearly you identify the problem, the easier it is to solve!

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James Hearne: Living the Dream

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 01:02:00 -0500

Happy Thanksgiving 2022 to my listeners in the US! I am grateful for you.

On today’s episode you’ll hear my interview with my brother, singer songwriter James Hearne, who recently sold his house and left his job and moved across the country to go all in on his music career as an adult. This interview is full of gems for the working musician.

how do you START trying to get work in a new place?
how do you not get discouraged when your emails are ignored?
how do you balance what the venue needs, what the audience wants, and what YOU care about artistically?
can you really make it as a performing musician in this day and age?

I want to admit here that James is not in a classical music niche, nor is he doing innovative entrepreneurial work that pushes the boundaries of what creatives can be in the world. BUT I share this conversation with you because I feel like there’s value in hearing about the hustle, and about the business side of creating the artistic life you want to lead.

You know from my book that I’m not interested in pushing musicians to make their living exclusively through their art. But I AM strongly on the side of creative people choosing the way they want to live and finding ways to make that happen for themselves, and that’s why I find James’s story so inspiring and I hope you will too.

Check out James and listen to his music at his website, his instagram, his twitter, his Patreon.

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Donna Weng Friedman: Being a Role Model

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Award winning pianist Donna Weng Friedman enjoys a varied career as a soloist, chamber musician, educator, curator, producer and app developer. Her album Heritage and Harmony: Silver Linings, featuring exclusively AAPI/BIPOC artists, aims to promote understanding and tolerance and combat racism, with all proceeds donated to an organization that supports the AAPI community and fights against racism. Recorded and released during the pandemic, the album was presented with two Silver Medals at the 2022 Global Music Awards.

In collaboration with WQXR, Donna created and produced Heritage and Harmony, a virtual concert series in celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage Month. As an American of Chinese descent, her work with Friends of Thirteen on Asian Americans of New York & New Jersey | WLIW21 - expanding the story-sharing website, highlighting first-person stories about the Asian American experience in our region- was not only meaningful to her, but to her family, friends and community as well.

She is the co-creator and co-host of HER/MUSIC;HER/STORY, a mini-series on WQXR as well as a concert series that shines a light on women composers, past and present. Donna was awarded a New York Women Composers grant for 2022. She was the guest speaker on TEDx Santa Barbara’s series Making Waves: Conversations with Influencers and Disruptors. Donna is the Artistic Advisor of Ariel Rivka Dance, an all-female dance company. Together they will share stories of heritage and harmony through music and dance.

In January and April 2021, Donna was the featured guest artist on the National Women’s History Museum’s series NWHM Presents: Sundays@Home, honoring women whose activism and talents serve to inspire others. On March 8th, 2022, she launched a new education program in collaboration with the National Women’s History Museum called Heritage and Harmony: Her Art, Her Voice, featuring leading female BIPOC role models in the arts who share their stories of heritage, their challenges and their triumphs, as they seek to inspire and empower future generations of groundbreaking young women.

Donna has performed in concert halls worldwide, and appeared as soloist with major symphony orchestras, including the Atlanta, Philadelphia and Shanghai Symphony Orchestras.

The curator of the Donna Weng Friedman '80 Master Class Series at Princeton University, she is also a member of Princeton University Music Department’s Advisory Council. Donna received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Princeton University where she was a University Scholar and a Master of Music Degree from the Juilliard School. She had the honor of studying with the great pedagogue Nadia Boulanger, as well as the incomparable pianist Radu Lupu.

She was the music supervisor and recording artist for the award-winning film

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Happiest Musician Minisodes: Find the Easy Way

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 03:20:00 -0400

Recently I've started sharing little short stories and advices and ideas on social media each week. I think they might be enjoyable, and I hope they might be helpful!

This week: What do running, the oboe, and online business have in common?

Answer: They're all easier if you allow them to be!

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Bill Lueth: What Musicians don't get about Classical Radio

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 01:29:05 -0400

Bill Lueth is a San Francisco Radio Hall of Fame inductee and currently the president of KDFC and vice president of USC Radio Group. During his 30 year career in both public and commercial radio, Bill has left a meaningful impact on the classical music community.

We talk about

- How his passion for classical music led to three decades in the radio industry

- What the future of classical radio looks like

- What the institutions of classical music, including radio, need to be doing to move forward

- What it takes for a self-produced artist to get radio play

and more!

Take a look at what Classical California is about!

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Emily Martin and Elizabeth McDonald: EM2connect!

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 01:44:29 -0400

em2CONNECT is Emily Martin and Elizabeth McDonald. As ideators and performers, the two have sung and taught all over the world as solo opera singers and as members of the performing trio, Women on the Verge (WOV) — an international group of women dedicated to advocating for women- centered stories.

em2CONNECT is also a small creative facilitation practice made up of the high- energy and ideas-driven duo raising collaboration to “the power of two”.

em2CONNECT specializes in rebranding, repositioning, and promoting flexible thinking around artistic careers. Their work is centered on THE PROCESS - a collaborative support program where artists (re)define their artistic philosophy as a foundation for strategic career thinking.

I found Emily and Elizabeth's framework for helping artists to lead with their values so inspiring! This is also something that has helped me - the more I get in touch with my vision for the oboe community, for the musical community, for my own life, the clearer the action steps seem to become. See what sparks you get from this great conversation!

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Deb Stevenson: Rendezvous Arts

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 01:36:48 -0400

Today you’ll hear my interview with Deb Stevenson: Oboist, teacher, musician contractor, and founding member of Rendezvous Arts. The organization she created hosts events that offer something for EVERYONE and is a triumph of win win for musicians, visual artists, and audiences alike.

Deb has had a career in music for 35 years. She has seen all sides of the music profession - from orchestra to Broadway shows and even playing with rock bands! She teaches at the high school and college level and contracts musicians for concerts. “I love to play the oboe, but even more than that - I love to create work for music and visual artists - and to make connections between these people and their audiences.”

It is not EASY to start up a new organization that has legs, that quickly gains support from everywhere. Deb makes it seem easy. Enjoy this episode, enjoy hearing the backstory - and listen for the GEMS of advice and magic that she shares!

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Daisy Press: You Are the Flower

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:12:23 -0400

Daisy Press was raised on the buses, planes, hotels, and stages of a large-scale international rock ’n’ roll tour, on which both her parents performed for over 40 years. Since then, she has become a ferocious and ardent interpreter and creator of experimental classical (and non-classical) music in the United States and Europe.

In the modern classical genre, Daisy regularly performs as a soloist with Vienna-based ensembles Klangforum Wien and Phace, and with them has sung the work of composers Bernard Lang, Martin Smolka, Rebecca Saunders, and Fausto Romitelli at the Wiener Konzerthaus and the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg.

In the world of nightlife and pop music, for several years Daisy served as the lead backing singer/dancer for the band Chromeo. On Broadway, she originated the Horned Goddess role in The Devouring, where she sang her feminine-vibes arrangement of Nine Inch Nails’ “Closer” every night. At Brooklyn’s noted and notorious House of Yes, Daisy has served as singer-in-residence, and regularly collaborates with its truly astounding in-house aerialists, dancers, and circus performers, composing, improvising, and performing works which embody virtuosity, ecstasy, holiness, humor, and necessary stings of irreverence.

On her own, over the last 20 years, Daisy has become a specialist in the music of 12th-century mystic and polymath Hildegard of Bingen. Not a traditionalist, Press incorporates elements of North Indian (Hindustani) ragas into her unusual and extraordinary interpretations of the original Medieval chants.

In our conversation, we looked at the path of Daisy's creativity - from discovering Hildegard to releasing this stunning new album of her works. The non-linearity of the path stands out, as does Daisy's insistence on leaning into what feels good, what she WANTS to work on in the moment. What would it be like for YOU to make your creative and artistic choices in this way?

You can visit Daisy's website or follow her on Instagram.

The album is You Are the Flower - Music from Hildegard von Bingen - Vol. 1; from StorySound Records.

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Ellen Broen: The Courage to Have It All

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 01:11:22 -0400

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Ellen is a Professional Certified Coach, who has coached everyone from CEOs of multimillion dollar companies, to world renowned singers, to healthcare workers, to aspiring business owners — but what unites them all is their thought leadership and creative entrepreneurship. She works with people who seek to write their own story of success and to shake up their industry along the way. Having sung on such famed stages as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, as well as with opera companies in America and Europe, Ellen found fulfillment after becoming a coach because she realized how many “shoulds” she was living — instead of aligning with what she deeply desired. Having founded two multi-six-figure businesses, delved into original songwriting, created a bicoastal lifestyle in New York and Phoenix, and now begun a family with her husband Matt, Ellen models the courageous and unpredictable path of pursuing her dreams, while supporting her clients in doing the same.

Find out more at Ellen's website, follow her instagram at @ellen_broen and check out her new YouTube channel.

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Dr. Heidi Kay Begay: Flute 360!

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 01:52:33 -0400

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Dr. Heidi Kay Begay is a self-employed flutist, educator, podcaster, and non-profit organizer. Heidi is the creator and host of the Flute 360 podcast, which delivers educational content (to the modern-day flutist) through various platforms. Since 2018, the podcast has produced over 210 episodes, and has obtained thirty corporate sponsorships. Heidi’s mission is to help musicians reach new heights, so they can feel empowered, confident, and have a life they love on and off the stage!

Find out more at Heidi's website, instagram and Facebook @heidikaybegay. Follow her podcast on facebook and apple podcasts

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Asher Laub: Electric Violinist and Producer

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:24:48 -0400

Asher began classical violin training at the tender age of 2 and had already performed with the Buffalo philharmonic by age 13.

Asher’s expertise in improvisation across multiple genres has led him to a career as a soloist in demand, performing at venues such as Madison Square Garden, Hammerstein Hall, Lincoln Center, the Carnegie Hall and across four continents. Asher has also been featured on PBS, and has made headlines on CNN, WABC, NBC, and the New York Post among many other major news sources. He has been booked to perform at special events for Google, Nickelodeon, TNT, National Geographic, Citigroup and a list of notables including George W. Bush, Ivana Trump and many others.

In 2014 Asher lived a musician’s nightmare when he lost the strength to play his violin for a number of years. Refusing to accept conventional advice he found a way to heal, building his strength to an unprecedented level. He used this experience as fuel to reinvent his live concerts as a high-energy contemporary violinist. In only a few months, Asher learned to merge popular tunes and breakdancing choreography into his performances.

Asher also uniquely performs as a DJ violinist bringing his experience as a live performer and technical prowess as an audio editing and mixing guru to countless clubs and stages.

Asher has been privileged to teach children and adolescents from under resourced neighborhoods in the Bronx for almost 4 years. This has fostered his drive to make a positive impact on others.

With a growing fan base, Asher is working to influence societal norms and conventional thinking about musical performance, helping to break down social and physical barriers for his fans and beyond.

If you are a classical musician who maybe leans a little bit more pop or electronic than your colleagues? If you are someone who is never quite satisfied JUST playing in the middle of the orchestra, but who also wants to CREATE your own sounds, your own compositions, your own stye of audience interaction?? I want you to listen to the way Asher has made a career around figuring out what people want, and how to give it to them in a way that is his very own. The money is all well and good, but he’s found ways to show up with his skills and talents and make music and sound and art that fits within his own artistic integrity and still SELLS. That’s really what we’re all looking for, right?

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Ashley Ertz: 5th Wave Collective

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 01:04:05 -0400

Ashley Ertz is an oboist and arts administrator in the Chicago metropolitan area. Ertz is the Artistic Director and Founder of 5th Wave Collective and the Program Manager with the International Music Foundation. She also recently won the position of English Horn with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra and is on the Board of Directors for the Musicians Club of Women in addition to a healthy freelance career.

In March of 2018 Ashley saw a lack of performance space for womxn composers and thus started 5th Wave Collective, a Chicago based ensemble dedicated to the performance and promotion of music by womxn and gender non-conforming composers. They are now finishing off their fourth season with Ertz as Artistic Director, having had over 200 musicians perform with them and presenting over 100 womxn and gender non-conforming composers.

This is so sorely needed. In the orchestral world our attempts to feature female composers look like a tone poem here, a concerto there - but rarely a symphony, never a full concert. Big orchestras are stuck playing the classics that they assume the audience wants, and they don’t have the time or the social capital to research and program a wider diversity of works. Or so they would have you believe. But Ashley's research and advocacy are pointing the way forward. Look at her website, where HUNDREDS of works by women are documented. Look at the performances she’s created. She’s not stopping. Nor should she. I know you will love hearing from this brilliant and energetic woman.

Find out more at the 5th Wave Collective website, instagram, and facebook, and follow Ashley herself on instagram!

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Lisa Canning and Carolyn Nussbaum: Helping Wind Players to Thrive

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 01:08:47 -0400

Lisa Canning owns Lisa’s Clarinet Shop- a 41-year-old professional clarinet shop. Her company also teaches woodwind repair to educators, private lesson teachers and to those seeking an additional source of income. She also has a business called Sales Maven which helps small businesses align their digital assets to cohesively sell and market themselves and their businesses.

Carolyn Nussbaum owns The Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company. Founded in Dallas, Texas in 1996 as a one-woman repair shop, today, her internationally-established retail, repair, and distribution center supplies flutists with nearly everything they'll need in their musical life - whether it be instruments, music, direction, or knowledge.

These two women are passionate about collaboration, about working together for the good of the MUSICAL COMMUNITY, and about training band directors and local teachers in the basics of instrument repair so that woodwind players at LOCAL levels can be supported and thriving.

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James Daly: Creating an Online Music School with a Mission

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 01:48:47 -0400

In today’s podcast you’ll hear my interview with James Daly: Pianist, Composer, Teacher, Business Owner. He’s created the San Ramon Academy of Music and the Powerful Piano brand. James is so charming and passionate, and you can just feel his love for the music he makes and the students he teaches. He’s overcome a lot of obstacles to get where he is now, owning a successful teaching business and continuing to perform, compose, and create content with energy and love. I hope you enjoy this conversation!

Let’s just say it: Classical music is elitist. The people on our orchestra stages tend to look a certain way, the composers who get played tend to be demographically similar, and our diversity/equity/inclusion efforts often get a surprising amount of internal and external pushback. As a white woman, It makes me really uncomfortable to talk about these issues, but these are conversations that need to be had.

The bio my guest James Daly shared with me addresses this head-on, and starts: James is not what people think of when they picture a 'classical pianist'. Being an African American man with full sleeve tattoos and a visible athletic background he is mistaken for a personal trainer more than anything else. But definitely never an artist. How can a meathead be a Chopin aficionado??

James has been a lifelong musician, but his circumstances and background put him in a position similar to many other youths. Before turning 17 he was a high school dropout, working full time, and living on his own. Yet, it was a dedication to music that inspired him to pursue higher education to fulfill his potential. Despite the odds, he achieved a full scholarship to UC Berkeley where he specialized in piano performance and composition. From there he graduated with honors in 2012 and has been teaching the last decade. His unique approach to instruction gained him such success he opened San Ramon Academy of Music in 2018, focusing on online music education and group classes. He started the Powerful Piano brand in 2021 to grow his educational platform and provide access to music education to anyone, not just those who can afford private instruction.

I loved this conversation with James. He’s so charming and passionate that it’s obvious why he’s been successful - and at the same time it’s inspiring that he’s overcome so many obstacles and is now trying to clear the way for others to do the same.

Connect with James on Instagram, or check out the San Ramon Academy of Music and The Powerful Piano on the web.

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Leslie Tagorda: Creating a Career Out of the Things You Love

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 01:37:09 -0400

On today’s podcast, you’ll hear my interview with Leslie Tagorda: Brand Astrologer, Designer, Podcast Host, Professional Clarinetist. The story of how she created and evolved her business is so inspiring to me, and I know it will be to you as well. I hope you enjoy the episode!

Leslie Tagorda helps spiritual entrepreneurs become the luminary leaders they were born to be. As a multiracial brand astrologer, designer, podcast host and author, Leslie revealed her calling when a crisis in her business identity led her to her natal chart where the AstroBrand™ method revealed itself combining business astrology, branding and leadership. Today she teaches this method to visionary entrepreneurs and changemakers globally to help them affirm, embrace and amplify their Star-Powered Purpose.

Connect with Leslie on Instagram @newmooncreativeco, in her Facebook group, or enjoy her podcast, The Savvy Luminary!

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Kirin McElwain: Courageous Self-Resourcing

Thu, 26 May 2022 01:00:33 -0400

This week on the podcast, you’ll hear Kirin McElwain, cellist, performer, and coordination enthusiast. You'll hear the story of a musician who has the courage to try new things, over and over, and the courage to STOP the things that aren’t working for her.

Kirin McElwain is a performer-composer on cello and voice and—more recently— laptop and modular synthesizer. Equally at home in concert halls, recording studios, and in DIY venues, Kirin has contributed sounds to numerous film and television scores, contemporary dance performances, mixed media installations, and traditional classical and contemporary classical performances.

In her own sound practice, she explores the tension between form and chaos, western classical harmony and noise, and ideas of “goodness” and “correctness” in musical style.

Currently she is an Alexander Technique practitioner who works with musicians both one on one and through her digital membership, Feel Better Sound Better.

What I admire so much about Kirin is the RELENTLESSNESS with which she approaches her creative and business life. She's not afraid to look at what is and isn't working, she's not afraid to ask herself what she needs and what she wants, and she's not afraid to make it happen. We could all take inspiration from this!

My takeaways from Kirin's conversation:

When you find something that works for you, lean into it
Be flexible in how people want to work with you. If you can make it easy, they'll come!
Always be aware of what you want to do and what you don't want to do
The scarcity mentality of just being grateful for what you have is NOT moving you forward
Maintain your standards for yourself
Imagine the best possible outcome - and figure out how to handle all of that success in advance
Trust yourself to know what you need and figure out how to get it

What did YOU hear?

Find out more about Kirin at her website!

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Jennet Ingle: Jennet Ingle Reeds

Thu, 12 May 2022 01:02:50 -0400

I'm speaking directly to you today, reading a chapter from my book, The Happiest Musician. I talk about my reed business, the one I started as a side thing back in 1998 and grew to six figures.

I also offer a free resource on why YOU should start up a reed business of your own - if you are an oboist, bassoonist, or single reed player, and if you are looking for more income stability but haven't started yet? You are my people. Grab this handout and let's see if I can help you!

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Katherine Emeneth: KE Creative

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 08:36:33 -0400

This week on the podcast, you’ll hear Katherine Emeneth: Flutist and music educator, entrepreneur, founder of KE Creative and Georgia Flute Academy. She’s an inspiration to young flutists and portfolio career musicians alike! Katherine Emeneth is a music educator, entrepreneur, flutist, and human-helper from Sugar Hill, Georgia. After spending YEARS applying to professor positions around the country, she finally decided to take things into her own hands. She runs a private flute studio for middle and high school students that encompasses all aspects of music education. Her curriculum and activities are modeled after the university applied studio. Her students participate in multiple recitals per year, perform in masterclasses, chamber ensembles, youth orchestras, and even have their own flute summer camp called FLING! Since she's become a bit of a studio building expert, Katherine created an online course for private studio development 4 years ago called The Music Teacher's Playbook. Through this course, she has helped hundreds of musicians develop the private studio of their dreams AND make a full time income as a musician. Since then, she created her own digital education company, KE Creative, that supports classical musicians in advancing their teaching, business, and entrepreneurial skills. She has created 6 courses over the past 4 years and offers tons of freebies to her social media followers. She lives in Sugar Hill, Georgia with her husband, niece, and Old English Sheepdog, Barney.

What I love about talking to Katherine is the POSSIBILITY she offers to so many. She has a huge online and in-person EMPIRE, and devotes herself to helping others find their own thing and empower their own portfolio careers. To hear her tell it, ANYONE can use their strengths to help others and can create an income stream from that.

My takeaways from Katherine's conversation:

Having a portfolio career gives you stability and abundance
You are more than your instrument. You have value!
The thing that is easy for you is hard for someone else.
Create structure - make time to create the plan and then run the plan
Get help. Find someone qualified, and get help. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel!
Just start. Action begets action

What did YOU hear?

Find out more about Katherine at her website, Facebook group, or Instagram!

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Elizabeth Gentner: Taking Ownership of your Artistry

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0400

An internationally-acclaimed American soprano and lifetime multi-passionate entrepreneur, Elizabeth Frey Gentner thrives as a performer and arts financial consultant.

Offstage, Elizabeth has established herself as a powerful voice for Artist empowerment in the arts and a Business savvy coach for creatives. In her first years out of music school, a love of numbers led her to work for several well-known financial firms, where she gained valuable insights into what factors led to an organization’s success or failure. In 2006, she set off on her own—leaving finance to found several companies in bookkeeping, financial consulting, and more. Then as now, Elizabeth pursued these opportunities alongside her most exciting musical endeavors. She uses this diverse expertise to serve as a coach for classical musicians, empowering them to achieve both financial independence, career fulfillment and an authentic voice all their own. Elizabeth’s lively podcast, “Opera Uprising”, empowers opera singers to take the power of opera back.

Elizabeth’s coaching and consultation draw from the lessons—and battle scars—gained as she pieced together a self-funded early artistic career. To this day, Elizabeth continues to self-produce ambitious and socially focused creative projects.

I know you will love this conversation!

It is not inappropriate to make money as a musician, singer or creator; in fact having financial security, whatever that looks like for you, is ESSENTIAL to being able to inhabit your creative space. This is the message that I’ve shared in my book, the Happiest Musician, and it’s one that I believe in so strongly.

I’m opening up a workshop series for musicians who want to begin leaning into this concept based on the principles of the book. These will start in April and I’d love to have you join me!

Find out more about Elizabeth at her website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

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Jenny Clift: Healing Yourself and Creating a Career with EFT

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 01:02:24 -0400

Jenny Clift is a classically-trained violinist, and an EFT Tapping Coach, based in Madrid, Spain. She is passionate about working with musicians, stage artists and creatives from all over the world, to help them achieve success, wealth, career fulfillment and inner peace.

Her secret weapon is EFT which stands for Emotional Freedom Techniques, also known as Tapping.

What I love about Jenny is her EAGERNESS to help other people with the problems that had plagued her. It's one thing to find a healing modality that fixes YOU, it's another to turn it into an entire coaching practice and help other musicians and creatives!

I’m opening up a workshop series for musicians who want to begin leaning into this concept based on the principles of the book. These will start in April and I’d love to have you join me!

Find out more about Jenny at her website, Facebook, or YouTube, join her terrific email list, or order her book.

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Renée-Paule Gauthier: Mind Over Finger

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 02:00:06 -0400

My guest today, Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier, is a violinist and high performance coach and life coach for musicians. She's built a career for herself around her passion for mindful practice, and she's an inspiration to all!

Find Renée at www.mindoverfinger.com, follow her on Instagram or Facebook.

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Jennet Ingle: The Happiest Musician: Creating A Career You Love With All The Things You Love Doing

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

What you'll hear:

The TRUE meaning of “success” in the classical music industry… we dive into this important inquiry and zero in on what’s possible financially AND creatively
How to adjust to change as your career evolves… and how to insure that you stay HAPPY
The shocking truth about the level of job satisfaction in the coveted JOBS in the classical music industry and how to rectify that for yourself regardless of your circumstances
How Jennet’s side-hustle turned into a major part of her income, and how it has improved all the other areas of her music career
Starting new projects and the voices in your head that stop you: what to do and how to move past it so you can create what you want
And so much more!

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Get your copy of The Happiest Musician HERE

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Sam Reti: Building A Thriving Music Career By Creating What People Already Want

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

What you’ll hear:

The #1 thing you need to seriously consider if you’re heading toward college or in college now - this is important!
The multi-millionaire musician that no one has heard of - what his example shows that is available to every musician
The system Sam invented to solve a problem and how it led him to building the business he has now
NFTs - what are they, how do they apply to musicians… this one you’ve got to hear!
And so much more!

Find out more and sign up for Muzie Live at https://www.muzie.live/

Out NOW on Amazon - The Happiest Musician: How To Thrive In Your Creative Career, by Jennet Ingle. You can find it HERE.

Jennet delivers real talk about creating a career in classical music on your own terms, and includes interviews musicians who have created their own unique careers, making them the happiest musicians out there. Whether you're a student or a budding professional - or you've been at it a while and need something to help you think outside the box - this book is for you!

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Barron Ryan: How To Transform Rejection Into A Tool For Self-Discovery & Empowerment And Create A Career Uniquely YOU In The Process

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

What you'll hear...

How to create TRUE FANS in your work and build a following so you can support yourself as an artist
The TRUTH about the MONEY PATH when you’re forging your own path creatively as a performer - we get the real talk on this mystery most people have no clue about
The most surprising way Barron shares his own composed sheet music - and how it has affected his career
And so much more!

To find out more about Barron's work, check out his website HERE

If you're a pianist, you can access his sheet music HERE

Also... out NOW - Jennet Ingle's NEW BOOK, The Happiest Musician, How to Thrive in Your Creative Career is available HERE on Amazon now!

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Carrie Knowles: Building Your Passion Projects From Scratch

Thu, 27 May 2021 12:44:44 -0400

What you'll hear:

Passion projects - where it comes from and how to bring them to the real world
Self-started projects - how to start small, stick with them and grow over time
Carrie's top tips for starting your own music festival or concert series
Carrie's most poignant lessons she learned from raising money - must hear!
So much *real talk* about self-presenting and starting your own projects... super valuable advice!
And so much more!

Carrie Knowles' book A Musical Affair is OUT NOW! I highly recommend this dramatic, fun romance novel about starting a music festival. Buy it here!

Find our more about Carrie at https://www.cjanework.com/

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Why “taking more gigs” is silently killing your earning potential - and what you need to be doing instead starting immediately
How to double your income by working significantly LESS than you do now - while also making yourself immune to any economic downturn (this one strategy alone will transform your bank account)
I’ll show you why discovering your “Triple A” is the key to thriving in the current climate - you’ll learn exactly what this is and why 99% of creatives have NO clue it exists
I’m also going to teach you The EXACT 4-step blueprint for kissing the “gig life” goodbye and ONLY doing work that feeds your creative spirit & soul
Finally, you’ll learn how to achieve Creative Nirvana by turning your years of unique expertise into a 6-figure enterprise you love waking up to that the world has been eagerly waiting for

Watch HERE.

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Angie Colee: Career Pivoting By Following Your Heart

Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

What you’ll hear:

INCREDIBLE advice from Angie (a veteran copywriter) about how to write in YOUR bio/about page that conveys EXACTLY who you are
Super valuable info for musicians moving into business right now and feeling like a newbie - this one will definitely shift your POV
How to measure your success… it’s the antithesis to how we do it as classical musicians and how to break through that
And SO much more!

Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure Methodology? Click HERE to watch my free training that will show you:

Why “taking more gigs” is silently killing your earning potential - and what you need to be doing instead starting immediately
How to double your income by working significantly LESS than you do now - while also making yourself immune to any economic downturn (this one strategy alone will transform your bank account)
I’ll show you why discovering your “Triple A” is the key to thriving in the current climate - you’ll learn exactly what this is and why 99% of creatives have NO clue it exists
I’m also going to teach you The EXACT 4-step blueprint for kissing the “gig life” goodbye and ONLY doing work that feeds your creative spirit & soul
Finally, you’ll learn how to achieve Creative Nirvana by turning your years of unique expertise into a 6-figure enterprise you love waking up to that the world has been eagerly waiting for

Watch HERE.

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Lisa Spector: How To Heal And Create Anew In Your Career

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:52:34 -0400

What you'll hear:

How connecting two passions as an entrepreneur turned into a business and income stream
The KEY to moving on and healing after an injury - this also applies to re-creating in a new way in your career!
What Lisa did after a devastating injury that made her a better pianist and a better musician
Very inspiring advice on moving forward in any situation, whether that's an injury or a career pivot... you have to hear this!
And so much more!

To learn more about Lisa and her amazing projects, visit her website: https://lisaspector.com/

Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure Methodology? Click HERE to watch my free training that will show you:

Why “taking more gigs” is silently killing your earning potential - and what you need to be doing instead starting immediately
How to double your income by working significantly LESS than you do now - while also making yourself immune to any economic downturn (this one strategy alone will transform your bank account)
I’ll show you why discovering your “Triple A” is the key to thriving in the current climate - you’ll learn exactly what this is and why 99% of creatives have NO clue it exists
I’m also going to teach you The EXACT 4-step blueprint for kissing the “gig life” goodbye and ONLY doing work that feeds your creative spirit & soul
Finally, you’ll learn how to achieve Creative Nirvana by turning your years of unique expertise into a 6-figure enterprise you love waking up to that the world has been eagerly waiting for

Watch HERE.

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Richard Amoroso: Redefining The Rules Of Music Education

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:35:03 -0400

What you'll hear:

How it really IS possible to get that dream job even without an educational resume filled with fancy conservatories (or even a major in music!)
How tapping into the network you've built through your career can really come in handy when creating new offers
We chat about the online space and the value being online brings to students... and how it's going to transform music education for good.
You'll hear about a really awesome opportunity for violinists this summer... great for all levels and even professionals who want to play for world-class soloists in a masterclass setting.

Find out more about Richard and Dovid's new program, The Violin Virtuosos HERE

Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure Methodology? Click HERE to watch my free training that will show you:

Why “taking more gigs” is silently killing your earning potential - and what you need to be doing instead starting immediately
How to double your income by working significantly LESS than you do now - while also making yourself immune to any economic downturn (this one strategy alone will transform your bank account)
I’ll show you why discovering your “Triple A” is the key to thriving in the current climate - you’ll learn exactly what this is and why 99% of creatives have NO clue it exists
I’m also going to teach you The EXACT 4-step blueprint for kissing the “gig life” goodbye and ONLY doing work that feeds your creative spirit & soul
Finally, you’ll learn how to achieve Creative Nirvana by turning your years of unique expertise into a 6-figure enterprise you love waking up to that the world has been eagerly waiting for

Watch HERE.

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Hot Seat: Using Your Other Areas Of Expertise To Transform Your Teaching Biz with Lynn Kuo

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

On today's HOT SEAT you'll hear from Lynn Kuo, violinist and educator creating an incredible business online.

It all started for Lynn at the start of the pandemic when she suddenly realized she needed to double down on her teaching while her performing job as Assistant Concertmaster in the National Ballet of Canada was on hiatus.

Now she's crushing it online on Instagram and YouTube, gathering thousands of new followers and creating online programs for violinists that combine her unique skills and mindset from her career as a violinist and as a karate expert!

We talk about:

- How to navigate social media without overwhelm

- The idea of creating in a space where it seems there are a lot of people doing the same thing... and why that's not important!

- Her process of becoming more visible and how she worked through the hesitancy of talking about violin on social media

And so much more!

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Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure Methodology? Click HERE to watch my free training that will show you:

Why “taking more gigs” is silently killing your earning potential - and what you need to be doing instead starting immediately
How to double your income by working significantly LESS than you do now - while also making yourself immune to any economic downturn (this one strategy alone will transform your bank account)
I’ll show you why discovering your “Triple A” is the key to thriving in the current climate - you’ll learn exactly what this is and why 99% of creatives have NO clue it exists
I’m also going to teach you The EXACT 4-step blueprint for kissing the “gig life” goodbye and ONLY doing work that feeds your creative spirit & soul
Finally, you’ll learn how to achieve Creative Nirvana by turning your years of unique expertise into a 6-figure enterprise you love waking up to that the world has been eagerly waiting for

Watch HERE.

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Sharon Ruchman: How A Gift From The Past Sparked A Whole New Career Direction

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:57:03 -0500

On the show today you'll hear the inspiring story of Sharon Ruchman, a composer who really got things going and created more in her 60s than most people have in a lifetime.

Not only did she really get going in her later years, the really unique part of her story is about a family member whose story kept popping up for her until she decided to investigate. His name was Rudy, an up-and-coming violin soloist in his day whose life was tragically cut short, Sharon dug deeper and out if it came a newfound source of creative inspiration, as well as a memoire in his memory.

To find out more about Sharon Ruchman, her music and to purchase The Gift Of Rudy: https://www.sharonruchman.com/

Do you want to make more money in your teaching business? I have news for you... online teaching is here to stay, and there are tons of ways to make more money in less time, attract your ideal student and create a music studio you love.

Want to know how?

Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure Methodology? Click HERE to watch my free training that will show you:

Why “taking more gigs” is silently killing your earning potential - and what you need to be doing instead starting immediately
How to double your income by working significantly LESS than you do now - while also making yourself immune to any economic downturn (this one strategy alone will transform your bank account)
I’ll show you why discovering your “Triple A” is the key to thriving in the current climate - you’ll learn exactly what this is and why 99% of creatives have NO clue it exists
I’m also going to teach you The EXACT 4-step blueprint for kissing the “gig life” goodbye and ONLY doing work that feeds your creative spirit & soul
Finally, you’ll learn how to achieve Creative Nirvana by turning your years of unique expertise into a 6-figure enterprise you love waking up to that the world has been eagerly waiting for

Watch HERE.

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Sophie Lippert: The Power Of True Fans: How To Build A Community That Loves And Supports You

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:34:50 -0500

What you’ll hear

How to think like an entrepreneur and still be community-centered
The way to use networking and connections to build the career and business you want
The illusive ingredient of self-awareness - how to get it and how to use it to create a life you want
A unique way to add personality to recording projects (I’m surprised no one does this already!)
And so much more!

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Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure Methodology? Click HERE to watch my free training that will show you:

Why “taking more gigs” is silently killing your earning potential - and what you need to be doing instead starting immediately
How to double your income by working significantly LESS than you do now - while also making yourself immune to any economic downturn (this one strategy alone will transform your bank account)
I’ll show you why discovering your “Triple A” is the key to thriving in the current climate - you’ll learn exactly what this is and why 99% of creatives have NO clue it exists
I’m also going to teach you The EXACT 4-step blueprint for kissing the “gig life” goodbye and ONLY doing work that feeds your creative spirit & soul
Finally, you’ll learn how to achieve Creative Nirvana by turning your years of unique expertise into a 6-figure enterprise you love waking up to that the world has been eagerly waiting for

Watch HERE.

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Brian O'Neill: Pricing REAL TALK For Gigs And Teaching - Strategies Every Musician Needs To Succeed

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:11:50 -0500

This episode is going to KNOCK your socks off. This is REAL TALK about pricing and getting paid. Super valuable advice for every working musician, seriously a must-hear. Brian delivers massive value… I can’t wait for you to hear it!

The #1 thing you should make sure happens when it comes to getting paid, whether it’s a gig or students
How to simultaneously raise your prices AND make it a no-brainer for the one who’s paying for the lessons
A strategy for offering different packages (whether it’s lessons or a performing gig) to get you the most money possible
Powerful advice if you play wedding gigs or gigs like it - you have to hear this!
And SO much more

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Sarah Belle Reid: Building A Unique Career From The Ground UP By Staying Open And Out Of Your Comfort Zone

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:37:59 -0500

Combining trumpet with... electronics? This is exactly what today's guest is doing in her career, crushing it as a recording artist, performer, course creator and teacher. What you'll hear from Sarah Belle Reid on today's episode:

- How saying YES and doing things out of your comfort zone can change the trajectory of your career

- How she went from technology newbie to mastering a whole new language

- The journey from orchestral excerpts to being a creator with her instrument

- An identity evolution: how she adjusted to the perceived expectations of the classical music community and her own peers as well as her own beliefs about what was ok to do as a "real" trumpet player - this one is HUGE

- And so much more!

You're going to LOVE this conversation with a musician who's redefining what being a musician means for herself. So powerful!

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Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure Methodology? Click HERE to watch my free training that will show you:

Why “taking more gigs” is silently killing your earning potential - and what you need to be doing instead starting immediately
How to double your income by working significantly LESS than you do now - while also making yourself immune to any economic downturn (this one strategy alone will transform your bank account)
I’ll show you why discovering your “Triple A” is the key to thriving in the current climate - you’ll learn exactly what this is and why 99% of creatives have NO clue it exists
I’m also going to teach you The EXACT 4-step blueprint for kissing the “gig life” goodbye and ONLY doing work that feeds your creative spirit & soul
Finally, you’ll learn how to achieve Creative Nirvana by turning your years of unique expertise into a 6-figure enterprise you love waking up to that the world has been eagerly waiting for

Watch HERE.

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Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

ECHO Collective: Neil Leiter and Margaret Hermant: Crushing It With Unique Collaborations And A New Genre

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:49:28 -0500

What you'll hear:

The choice you have: what you can do about waiting for things to go “back to normal” as an artist
The difference between being an “interpreter” and a “content creator” in music
The definition of Cultural Capital - how that works financially and through your impact on the world
What if you’re not *yet* a creator? We discuss this important question
How saying YES before your ready pays off
The blocks most musicians have from their training and how these musicians have worked through them

Want to finally organize and streamline your lesson studio in one place - payments, scheduling, everything! Give FONS a try! Fons is a platform which streamlines automatic payments, scheduling and communication with your students all in one place.

Try for FREE for a BONUS 30-days... get a full 6 weeks free trial by using my link: https://fons.com/join/@tracygfriedlander

To learn more about Neil and Margarett's group Echo Collective, check them out on social media, their website and on Spotify and at Bandcamp:

https://www.echocollective.be/

https://www.instagram.com/echocollectivemusic/

https://www.facebook.com/echocollectivemusic

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0vA5v6tBmGdzhupEeUDK9S?si=ma07l0EzSo-HKcDZ5ogmbA

Bandcamp: https://echo-collective.bandcamp.com/

Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure Methodology? Click HERE to watch my free training that will show you:

Why “taking more gigs” is silently killing your earning potential - and what you need to be doing instead starting immediately
How to double your income by working significantly LESS than you do now - while also making yourself immune to any economic downturn (this one stra

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Fabiana Claure: Creatively Building A Business That Reflects YOU And Who You Are As An Artist

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 14:24:00 -0500

What you'll hear:

- How doing something outside your comfort zone can drastically change your future in a short amount of time - Fabiana's journey to entrepreneurship.

- The *true* meaning of entrepreneurship - this one surprised me!

- What to do if you're offered your dream job when you're a business owner... how to make that decision and how Fabiana handled it.

- The incredible opportunity at the University of North TX - this one you HAVE to hear if you're looking for a school or know someone who is.

- and so much more!

Find out more about Fabiana and find out about her concert at:

http://www.fabianaclaure.com/

Join her FB group HERE

Social Media: IG, YouTube and Twitter @fabianaclaure and on FB @fabianaclaurepianist

Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure income? You need to discover your Proprietary Methodology. Click HERE to watch my free training that will show you:

Why “taking more gigs” is silently killing your earning potential - and what you need to be doing instead starting immediately
How to double your income by working significantly LESS than you do now - while also making yourself immune to any economic downturn (this one strategy alone will transform your bank account)
I’ll show you why discovering your “Triple A” is the key to thriving in the current climate - you’ll learn exactly what this is and why 99% of creatives have NO clue it exists
I’m also going to teach you The EXACT 4-step blueprint for kissing the “gig life” goodbye and ONLY doing work that feeds your creative spirit & soul
Finally, you’ll learn how to achieve Creative Nirvana by turning your years of unique expertise into a 6-figure enterprise you love waking up to that the world has been eagerly waiting for

Watch HERE.

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Eric Branner: How Raising Your Prices Transforms Your Business

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 17:34:13 -0500

Eric Branner is a guitarist, teacher and the founder of FONS, an incredible payment and scheduling app for service-based entrepreneurs like you.

On the show today we talked about his app and how using it can drastically make your music teaching business more efficient, organized and less stressful.

We also talked about...

How to navigate raising your rates - especially right now
Reaching 6-figures as a music teacher - by doing what you love and supporting your community. Is that actually possible? Eric knows so - you'll hear what he has to say about it
A new point of view when thinking about your own pricing
How to think about your business by putting yourself in the shoes of the people who pay you… this one blew my mind!
How Eric’s app removes the stressful part of having a teaching studio
And much more!

Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure income? You need to discover your Proprietary Methodology. Click HERE to watch my free training that will show you:

Why “taking more gigs” is silently killing your earning potential - and what you need to be doing instead starting immediately
How to double your income by working significantly LESS than you do now - while also making yourself immune to any economic downturn (this one strategy alone will transform your bank account)
I’ll show you why discovering your “Triple A” is the key to thriving in the current climate - you’ll learn exactly what this is and why 99% of creatives have NO clue it exists
I’m also going to teach you The EXACT 4-step blueprint for kissing the “gig life” goodbye and ONLY doing work that feeds your creative spirit & soul
Finally, you’ll learn how to achieve Creative Nirvana by turning your years of unique expertise into a 6-figure enterprise you love waking up to that the world has been eagerly waiting for

Watch

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Robert Franz: Tapping Into Creativity That Sets You Apart In The Marketplace

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:22:38 -0400

What you'll hear:

- Creating a digital concert series - what that looks like and how his orchestra is making it a complete experience

- Robert's take on being an assistant conductor... and how it can be a special position in it's own right, not just a stepping-stone

- What it was like to conduct the Cleveland Orchestra in a duck costume (yes you read that right!)

- How to build a following around something YOU created and what that can do for your future opportunities

Find out more about Robert's activities HERE

Subscribe to Robert's YouTube Channel and share his childrens' music videos with the kids in your life: https://www.youtube.com/user/RobertFranzConductor

Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure income? You need to discover your Proprietary Methodology. Click HERE to watch my free training that will show you:

Why “taking more gigs” is silently killing your earning potential - and what you need to be doing instead starting immediately
How to double your income by working significantly LESS than you do now - while also making yourself immune to any economic downturn (this one strategy alone will transform your bank account)
I’ll show you why discovering your “Triple A” is the key to thriving in the current climate - you’ll learn exactly what this is and why 99% of creatives have NO clue it exists
I’m also going to teach you The EXACT 4-step blueprint for kissing the “gig life” goodbye and ONLY doing work that feeds your creative spirit & soul
Finally, you’ll learn how to achieve Creative Nirvana by turning your years of unique expertise into a 6-figure enterprise you love waking up to that the world has been eagerly waiting for

Watch HERE.

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Hot Seat #1: Claire Galloway Weber: Crushing It In The Opera World

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 22:09:13 -0400

Welcome to my *NEW* series, The HOT SEAT, where I talk with musicians I'm working with in *real* time about audience building and creating businesses in the world TODAY!

On today's episode I have Claire Galloway Weber, soprano, diction expert and program creator.

We talked about:

Claire’s opinions on creating your OWN career in the opera world
AGE LIMITS and the problems with them - and how they limit young singers
About the WRITING PROCESS in creating valuable content
And so much more

Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure income? You need to discover your Proprietary Methodology. Click HERE to watch my free training that will show you:

Why “taking more gigs” is silently killing your earning potential - and what you need to be doing instead starting immediately
How to double your income by working significantly LESS than you do now - while also making yourself immune to any economic downturn (this one strategy alone will transform your bank account)
I’ll show you why discovering your “Triple A” is the key to thriving in the current climate - you’ll learn exactly what this is and why 99% of creatives have NO clue it exists
I’m also going to teach you The EXACT 4-step blueprint for kissing the “gig life” goodbye and ONLY doing work that feeds your creative spirit & soul
Finally, you’ll learn how to achieve Creative Nirvana by turning your years of unique expertise into a 6-figure enterprise you love waking up to that the world has been eagerly waiting for

Watch HERE.

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Greg Harrington: True Success - Creating Your OWN Reality, Being Flexible And Finding Your Voice

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:48:24 -0400

What you'll hear:

- The best approach when inviting someone to collaborate and how to communicate when you do it

- Creative ideas for performance during this weird time

- How to think of branding and what you offer as a musician

- Why and how you should *ASK* for what you want from your audience

And so much more!

To hear more about Greg and to check out his latest album, go to https://gregoryharrington.com/

To purchase Greg's album, click HERE: https://music.apple.com/us/album/glass-hour/1526467111

Follow Greg on IG and FB @harringtonviolin

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Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure income? You need to discover your Proprietary Methodology. Click HERE to watch my free training that will show you:

Why “taking more gigs” is silently killing your earning potential - and what you need to be doing instead starting immediately
How to double your income by working significantly LESS than you do now - while also making yourself immune to any economic downturn (this one strategy alone will transform your bank account)
I’ll show you why discovering your “Triple A” is the key to thriving in the current climate - you’ll learn exactly what this is and why 99% of creatives have NO clue it exists
I’m also going to teach you The EXACT 4-step blueprint for kissing the “gig life” goodbye and ONLY doing work that feeds your creative spirit & soul
Finally, you’ll learn how to achieve Creative Nirvana by turning your years of unique expertise into a 6-figure enterprise you love waking up to that the world has been eagerly waiting for

Watch HERE.

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Joseph Conyers: Finding True Purpose And Making An Impact

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

What you'll hear:

- How Joe manages social media with a busy symphony schedule

- How growing an audience on Instagram changed his life

- The story of his first audition failure... this one was a surprise!

- Joe's POV on losses (powerful!)

- The key to loving your career... this one is HUGE

- The biggest problem in music education and what Joe is doing about it

- And so much more!

To find out MORE about Project 440 College Fair, click HERE

To follow Joe on Instagram, click HERE

To read more about what's happening in the Philadelphia Orchestra this season, click HERE

Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure income? You need to discover your Proprietary Methodology. Click HERE to watch my free training that will show you:

Why “taking more gigs” is silently killing your earning potential - and what you need to be doing instead starting immediately
How to double your income by working significantly LESS than you do now - while also making yourself immune to any economic downturn (this one strategy alone will transform your bank account)
I’ll show you why discovering your “Triple A” is the key to thriving in the current climate - you’ll learn exactly what this is and why 99% of creatives have NO clue it exists
I’m also going to teach you The EXACT 4-step blueprint for kissing the “gig life” goodbye and ONLY doing work that feeds your creative spirit & soul
Finally, you’ll learn how to achieve Creative Nirvana by turning your years of unique expertise into a 6-figure enterprise you love waking up to that the world has been eagerly waiting for

Watch HERE.

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Caleigh Drane: Making Your Dream Project A Reality

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 15:33:47 -0400

What you'll hear:

- Learn about the concept of enrollment and how it helps you make your project a reality without making you feel like you're asking everyone for a favor

- How personal development transformed Caleigh's career - and how she uses what she has learned through years of her own work on herself with her coaching with clients

- How she continues to make her dream projects reality

- And so much more!

Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure income? You need to discover your Proprietary Methodology. Click HERE to watch my free training that will show you:

Why “taking more gigs” is silently killing your earning potential - and what you need to be doing instead starting immediately
How to double your income by working significantly LESS than you do now - while also making yourself immune to any economic downturn (this one strategy alone will transform your bank account)
I’ll show you why discovering your “Triple A” is the key to thriving in the current climate - you’ll learn exactly what this is and why 99% of creatives have NO clue it exists
I’m also going to teach you The EXACT 4-step blueprint for kissing the “gig life” goodbye and ONLY doing work that feeds your creative spirit & soul
Finally, you’ll learn how to achieve Creative Nirvana by turning your years of unique expertise into a 6-figure enterprise you love waking up to that the world has been eagerly waiting for

Watch HERE.

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Career EVOLUTION And The POWER Of An Audience: Jennet Ingle: The Invincible Oboist

Mon, 25 May 2020 16:44:13 -0400

Join me for this 3-part interview series discussing the power of an audience in your music career.

First up: Jennet Ingle, orchestral and solo oboist and founder of The Invincible Oboist, a 10-week online program geared toward becoming a stronger, more confident oboist and reed maker. Jennet and I talk about how she built her audience and the launch of her new program, which is possible *because* of having an audience of people who know, like and trust her.

Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure income? You need to discover your Proprietary Methodology. Click HERE to watch my free training that will show you:

Why “taking more gigs” is silently killing your earning potential - and what you need to be doing instead starting immediately
How to double your income by working significantly LESS than you do now - while also making yourself immune to any economic downturn (this one strategy alone will transform your bank account)
I’ll show you why discovering your “Triple A” is the key to thriving in the current climate - you’ll learn exactly what this is and why 99% of creatives have NO clue it exists
I’m also going to teach you The EXACT 4-step blueprint for kissing the “gig life” goodbye and ONLY doing work that feeds your creative spirit & soul
Finally, you’ll learn how to achieve Creative Nirvana by turning your years of unique expertise into a 6-figure enterprise you love waking up to that the world has been eagerly waiting for

Watch HERE.

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

James Dargan: How Speaking Your Mind Can Lead To Your Dream Career

Fri, 15 May 2020 17:53:32 -0400

What you'll hear:

- What makes an online performance good? We discuss

- How his activism plays a role in his career - and why you shouldn't be afraid to speak your mind

- How allowing *who you are* into your work actually causes you to connect with your audience on a deeper level

- Charisma... what it is, actually. This was amazing.

... and so much more!

Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure income? You need to discover your Proprietary Methodology. Click HERE to watch my free training that will show you:

Why “taking more gigs” is silently killing your earning potential - and what you need to be doing instead starting immediately
How to double your income by working significantly LESS than you do now - while also making yourself immune to any economic downturn (this one strategy alone will transform your bank account)
I’ll show you why discovering your “Triple A” is the key to thriving in the current climate - you’ll learn exactly what this is and why 99% of creatives have NO clue it exists
I’m also going to teach you The EXACT 4-step blueprint for kissing the “gig life” goodbye and ONLY doing work that feeds your creative spirit & soul
Finally, you’ll learn how to achieve Creative Nirvana by turning your years of unique expertise into a 6-figure enterprise you love waking up to that the world has been eagerly waiting for

Watch HERE.

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Sam Hyken: Redefining The Orchestra And Leading In Extraordinary Times

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:12:41 -0400

CEO and co-founder of Nu Deco Ensemble is back to share the latest about this cutting-edge 21st century orchestra.

You’ll hear:

How they are staying connected with their audience during the current situation with the lockdown
Their unique model - a totally cutting-edge way of operating ticketing, raising money and building a strong community at the same time
How they’re redefining what a YOUTH ORCHESTRA experience can look like - you need to hear this if you’re an educator
What’s new for their upcoming season… and how they continue to keep their heads up during this time
The one thing you need to come back to when creating your own thing… this is KEY!
And MUCH MORE!

To find out more about Nu Deco Ensemble, check them out at https://www.nu-deco.org/

Check them out Facebook and Instagram @nudecoensemble

* CC theme music by Gaby Castro of @musiciansprime *

Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure income? You need to discover your Proprietary Methodology. Click HERE to watch my free training that will show you:

Why “taking more gigs” is silently killing your earning potential - and what you need to be doing instead starting immediately
How to double your income by working significantly LESS than you do now - while also making yourself immune to any economic downturn (this one strategy alone will transform your bank account)
I’ll show you why discovering your “Triple A” is the key to thriving in the current climate - you’ll learn exactly what this is and why 99% of creatives have NO clue it exists
I’m also going to teach you The EXACT 4-step blueprint for kissing the “gig life” goodbye and ONLY doing work that feeds your creative spirit & soul
Finally, you’ll learn how to achieve Creative Nirvana by turning your years of unique expertise into a 6-figure enterprise you love waking u

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Shana Tucker: The Path From Classical Music To Her OWN Genre

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 12:14:47 -0400

Cellist/Singer-songwriter/Teaching Artist and my good friend SHANA TUCKER comes on the podcast to talk about her career, from youth orchestra to being a music major, to discovering a NEW way of doing things as an artist with her cello that matches who she is and what she really wants to do. She shares her journey from college to a creating a career as an independent performer and teaching artist.

To hear Shana’s music, go to http://www.shanatucker.com/ or stream her music on Spotify. Follow Shana on Instagram and Facebook @shanatucker

To hear Poisonous Frogs song - click HERE

To see Shana's new video - A Musician's First Time Live Streaming Empowerment Checklist, click HERE

Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure income? You need to discover your Proprietary Methodology. Click HERE to watch my free training that will show you:

Why “taking more gigs” is silently killing your earning potential - and what you need to be doing instead starting immediately
How to double your income by working significantly LESS than you do now - while also making yourself immune to any economic downturn (this one strategy alone will transform your bank account)
I’ll show you why discovering your “Triple A” is the key to thriving in the current climate - you’ll learn exactly what this is and why 99% of creatives have NO clue it exists
I’m also going to teach you The EXACT 4-step blueprint for kissing the “gig life” goodbye and ONLY doing work that feeds your creative spirit & soul
Finally, you’ll learn how to achieve Creative Nirvana by turning your years of unique expertise into a 6-figure enterprise you love waking up to that the world has been eagerly waiting for

Watch HERE.

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Babatunde Akinboboye: Creating a new music genre entirely your own

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 09:49:04 -0500

Babatunde and I sit down to talk about creating a really unique career in the opera world, the story of how a casually posted video on Facebook went viral in a matter of days (and what he did next) and what the opera world thinks of him combining hip hop beats with opera.

Follow Babatunde on social media:

Facebook

Instagram @babatunde_hiphopera

YouTube

Join Babatunde's mailing list here

CC theme music by Gaby Castro: follow her @musiciansprime on Instagram

Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure income? You need to discover your Proprietary Methodology. Click HERE to watch my free training that will show you:

Why “taking more gigs” is silently killing your earning potential - and what you need to be doing instead starting immediately
How to double your income by working significantly LESS than you do now - while also making yourself immune to any economic downturn (this one strategy alone will transform your bank account)
I’ll show you why discovering your “Triple A” is the key to thriving in the current climate - you’ll learn exactly what this is and why 99% of creatives have NO clue it exists
I’m also going to teach you The EXACT 4-step blueprint for kissing the “gig life” goodbye and ONLY doing work that feeds your creative spirit & soul
Finally, you’ll learn how to achieve Creative Nirvana by turning your years of unique expertise into a 6-figure enterprise you love waking up to that the world has been eagerly waiting for

Watch HERE.

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Jennifer Williams, Opera Director: Revolutionizing The Art Of Opera

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

What you'll hear:

The place of opera in today’s world - where does it fit in?
The treatment of women in traditional opera: how Jennifer feels about this and how she directs to deal with this
The artistry that is possible in directing and how you can alter the story - she’s got one coming up for opera’s most popular piece
How she makes opera more modern with the use of technology
The LENGTH of opera… what do we do with that in our world today? We explore.
And MORE!

To learn more about Jennifer Williams, visit: https://www.jenniferwilliamsdirector.com/

Follow on FB @jenniferwilliamsdirector and IG @jwdirector

Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure income? You need to discover your Proprietary Methodology. Click HERE to watch my free training that will show you:

Why “taking more gigs” is silently killing your earning potential - and what you need to be doing instead starting immediately
How to double your income by working significantly LESS than you do now - while also making yourself immune to any economic downturn (this one strategy alone will transform your bank account)
I’ll show you why discovering your “Triple A” is the key to thriving in the current climate - you’ll learn exactly what this is and why 99% of creatives have NO clue it exists
I’m also going to teach you The EXACT 4-step blueprint for kissing the “gig life” goodbye and ONLY doing work that feeds your creative spirit & soul
Finally, you’ll learn how to achieve Creative Nirvana by turning your years of unique expertise into a 6-figure enterprise you love waking up to that the world has been eagerly waiting for

Watch HERE.

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Christopher Still: Crushing The Audition AND The Audition Coaching Business

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 17:41:16 -0500

What you'll hear:

The concept of “failing UP” - what that means
“Don’t quit your day job” - WHAT? Chris’ advice on how to make your dream of getting an orchestra job come true as a musician
The best advice about managing your day for your work - and what Chris suggests you consider when managing a freelance career AND preparing for an audition
The concept of a Practice Buddy - and how to find a good one - and some tangible ideas you can do right now in your practice
And much more!

Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure income? You need to discover your Proprietary Methodology. Click HERE to watch my free training that will show you:

Why “taking more gigs” is silently killing your earning potential - and what you need to be doing instead starting immediately
How to double your income by working significantly LESS than you do now - while also making yourself immune to any economic downturn (this one strategy alone will transform your bank account)
I’ll show you why discovering your “Triple A” is the key to thriving in the current climate - you’ll learn exactly what this is and why 99% of creatives have NO clue it exists
I’m also going to teach you The EXACT 4-step blueprint for kissing the “gig life” goodbye and ONLY doing work that feeds your creative spirit & soul
Finally, you’ll learn how to achieve Creative Nirvana by turning your years of unique expertise into a 6-figure enterprise you love waking up to that the world has been eagerly waiting for

Watch HERE.

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Nathan Cole: Making A Bigger Impact On Students AND Your Income: Designing A NEW Way To Teach For 2020 And Beyond

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 09:09:48 -0500

What you'll hear:

The benefit of being an *early adopter*
Audience research… how Nathan adjusted to suit what he discovered while growing his audience
What it looks like to be CHOOSY in your career - the fear most people feel and how it really works
The power of getting a coach for your business - something that’s *really* different from having a private teacher for your instrument
Zeroing on the exact student you’d like to teach - and how that impacts your business
The power of the group camaraderie and support when you join (or create) an online coaching program
How to deal with “competition” when you start doing work online
And so much more!

Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure income? You need to discover your Proprietary Methodology. Click HERE to watch my free training that will show you:

Why “taking more gigs” is silently killing your earning potential - and what you need to be doing instead starting immediately
How to double your income by working significantly LESS than you do now - while also making yourself immune to any economic downturn (this one strategy alone will transform your bank account)
I’ll show you why discovering your “Triple A” is the key to thriving in the current climate - you’ll learn exactly what this is and why 99% of creatives have NO clue it exists
I’m also going to teach you The EXACT 4-step blueprint for kissing the “gig life” goodbye and ONLY doing work that feeds your creative spirit & soul
Finally, you’ll learn how to achieve Creative Nirvana by turning your years of unique expertise into a 6-figure enterprise you love waking up to that the world has been eagerly waiting for

Watch HERE.

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Joe Basile: The Power Of The Self-Employed Mindset As A Classical Musician

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 22:39:58 -0500

What you'll hear:

Getting an internship… the gutsy way Joe did it
The embarrassing thing Joe and I both admit… but it’s a smart move after college!
Getting started as a commercial composer - what that looks like
The value of getting a “real” job after undergrad
The self-employment conundrum… how do you get clients? Joe shares his secret (hint: it’s connected to visibility!)
Self employment and your personality type - what works, what doesn’t
The most important part of your website - this is KEY info for composers and all musicians

To follow Joe and find out more about his work, check him out on Instagram at @thechickensound, Facebook at The Chicken, LLC and Joe's website: https://www.thechicken.net/

SIGN UP for the Crushing Classical mailing list for exclusive audience building tips and podcast updates! I'll only send podcast and Crushing Classical news, never spam, and I would NEVER share your email.

https://mailchi.mp/809d9dfaa1e3/crushingclassical

CC theme music by Gaby Castro: follow her @musiciansprime on Instagram

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Hunter Noack: In A Landscape: Impacting The Classical World In A New Way And Making Your Dreams Come True As A Musician

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 09:03:17 -0500

What you'll hear:

The incredible, daring project of taking a 9’ Steinway OUTSIDE to play concerts in nature… THE logistics around THAT!
Sharing your new ideas with friends and colleagues… the advice you need to hear
How to make your vision for what you’re creating super CLEAR
Why Hunter loves grants - and his advice on doing better at applying for them… this one is SO important!
One way to tell if your project is a good idea… I love this!
The experience of hearing *feedback* from your audience about what you’re doing - the impact it had on Hunter… this one is so powerful, you don’t want to miss this!

Learn more about In A Landscape and subscribe to their mailing list here: https://www.inalandscape.org/

Follow Hunter and the happenings of In A Landscape on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/hunternoackpiano/

https://www.instagram.com/inalandscape/

Do you want to find out if The Visibility Workshop is right for you?

Click here to book a call!

CC theme music by Gaby Castro: follow her @musiciansprime on Instagram

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Audience Building FEARS: What You Need To Know

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 12:22:32 -0500

Thank you for joining me on my first SOLO podcast episode, a follow up to the free training, Find Your Boss Self - where I explore the reasons why people are resisting becoming visible and growing their audience.

What you'll hear:

Does audience building have to take up all of your time? My philosophy on this
What about what your colleagues think? I share the reason you feel this pressure, what they see and how to remedy your feeling self-conscious around your new project and visibility in front of colleagues who see you a certain way
What do you *really* get from growing an audience - this one is the best part
Income streams - yes, you have the power to create a new income stream in your life, and audience building is where it starts. I share my views on what this looks like now and what is possible

Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure income? You need to discover your Proprietary Methodology. Click HERE to watch my free training that will show you:

Why “taking more gigs” is silently killing your earning potential - and what you need to be doing instead starting immediately
How to double your income by working significantly LESS than you do now - while also making yourself immune to any economic downturn (this one strategy alone will transform your bank account)
I’ll show you why discovering your “Triple A” is the key to thriving in the current climate - you’ll learn exactly what this is and why 99% of creatives have NO clue it exists
I’m also going to teach you The EXACT 4-step blueprint for kissing the “gig life” goodbye and ONLY doing work that feeds your creative spirit & soul
Finally, you’ll learn how to achieve Creative Nirvana by turning your years of unique expertise into a 6-figure enterprise you love waking up to that the world has been eagerly waiting for

Watch HERE.

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Heather Malyuk: Learning To Be Proactive About Your Hearing As A Musician

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

What you'll hear:

The one thing you need to know about musicians’ hearing health
How to find the RIGHT audiologist as a musician - specific for musicians’ needs
Things you NEED to tell an audiologist when you go to an appointment - I never would have known this!
What to do if you get a negative hearing diagnosis - first step, don’t freak out! Hear what to do after that!
Things you can do in your surroundings to protect your hearing - this is a must-hear!
The surprising advice about how to adjust to earplugs - I never thought of this, but it’s pretty obvious!
New technology coming down the pike for ear protection - this one is amazing!
And much more!

For more information about Heather and her work and to find her for your own hearing health:

https://www.soundcheckaudiology.com/

Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure income? You need to discover your Proprietary Methodology. Click HERE to watch my free training that will show you:

Why “taking more gigs” is silently killing your earning potential - and what you need to be doing instead starting immediately
How to double your income by working significantly LESS than you do now - while also making yourself immune to any economic downturn (this one strategy alone will transform your bank account)
I’ll show you why discovering your “Triple A” is the key to thriving in the current climate - you’ll learn exactly what this is and why 99% of creatives have NO clue it exists
I’m also going to teach you The EXACT 4-step blueprint for kissing the “gig life” goodbye and ONLY doing work that feeds your creative spirit & soul
Finally, you’ll learn how to achieve Creative Nirvana by turning your years of unique expertise into a 6-figure enterprise you love waking up to

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Jeffrey Agrell: How Improvising Can Transform Your Music Making

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

What you'll hear:

The conundrum Jeffrey found himself in when he started his new job as a horn teacher in a university, and how he solved it
The story behind his unique way of teaching the horn
What improvisation REALLY is… this was my favorite description of it I’ve ever heard
An amazing distinction between playing and listening…
A toxic part of the teaching paradigm, something I believed until now!
Instead of fearing improvisation as a student… what if we demanded it be part of the curriculum? We discuss.
The BIG difference in his students that have been improvising every day now compared to the ones who haven’t - this one is so powerful.
What his goal is as a teacher - you simply have to hear this.

For more information on Jeffrey and to purchase his books:

http://jeffreyagrell.com/

To purchase on Amazon: https://amzn.to/33DwZj0

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Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Aubrey Bergauer: Overcoming The Us Vs. Them Mentality In Orchestras

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

What you'll hear:

The devastating relationship in orchestras between the musicians and the management: what is behind this?
The most valuable actions that musicians can do in partnership with the management
The actual key to breaking down the barrier between the two sides
Redefining the qualifications of a professional musician *outside* of just the valuable playing ability and musicianship: going forward, will it be wise to allow your playing to tell the whole story when applying for a job? We discuss
Who should - and who should not - be involved in deciding repertoire in an orchestra
The REAL talk: the salary differences within an orchestra organization. How to figure out what’s fair and right in this landscape
Changing The Narrative: hear how Aubrey is impacting the larger landscape of the orchestra business in a big way

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More information about Aubrey:https://www.aubreybergauer.com/

To contact Aubrey: hello@aubreybergauer.com

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Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Conrad Tao: Crafting A Career Tailored To YOU And Who You Are

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

What you'll hear:

Being a child prodigy and his very advanced view on how to deal with success at an early age
How Conrad figured out his NICHE - great advice for EVERY musician
The question every music org should ask themselves about programming - this one is so spot on!
The audience-building misunderstandings currently in the classical music marketplace - a new way of looking at it
What presenting classical music is *really* about - his down-to earth philosophy that could revolutionize the classical music world

For more about Conrad: https://www.conradtao.com/

Follow him on Instagram @conradtao

Conrad's trio: Junction Trio: https://www.jcttrio.com/

Also mentioned on the show:

Pianists Martha Argerich and Grigory Sokolov

Barbara Hannigan, conductor and soprano

Alexi Kenny, violin: http://www.alexikenney.com/

Tyshawn Sorey: @dr.szechuan.soiree https://tyshawnsorey.com/

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John Pickford Richards, JACK Quartet: From Band Mindset To Business Mindset: Taking Your Ensemble To The Next Level

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

What you'll hear:

The delicate dance of raising money and writing grants -
The income story - what everyone wants to know about self-founded ensembles
Band Mindset vs. Business Mindset: Navigating the transition to making the ensemble a business
The surprising things about grant writing and the learning curves involved
Managing their own finances… and what they learned from their mistakes

To learn more about JACK and their projects, check them out at their website: http://jackquartet.com/

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A HUGE thanks to Gaby Castro of Fourplay Clarinet and composer of the NEW Crushing Classical theme music! Check her out at @fourplayclarinet on Facebook and Instagram!

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Lucas Meachem: Being The Boss Of Your Education And The Value Of Building Your Online Audience

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Thank you for joining me on the season finale episode of Crushing Classical! Stay tuned for Season 4, launching at the beginning of September.

What you'll hear:

The VALUE of building your audience online - the WHY from Lucas
How a karaoke night fast-tracked his career in the US
The importance of being in the right place at the right time… and being PREPARED for when you are
Some solid advice about school and student loan debt
How Lucas negotiated his tuition - and his point of view about school. This one is SUPER valuable!
And much more!

Follow Lucas on Instagram: @lucasmeachem

Lucas' blog: https://lucasmeachem.com/

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than FICKS!

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Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Carrie Knowles, Author: The Key To Feeding Your Soul As A Freelancer

Thu, 23 May 2019 10:52:20 -0400

What you'll hear:

How learning how to tell better stories is crucial for musicians
In today’s world with so much going on - what draws people to concerts? We discuss
On being a freelancer: the mindset and strategy that keeps you fulfilled and energized
The fringe benefits of your jobs outside of the repertoire and playing experience; this one is valuable and often forgotten about
The deeper way to find and show your humanity as a musician - and how that can grow and cultivate your audience
The steps to creating a summer chamber music festival and education program - how she did it!
Feeding your money-making side with your creative side: why feeding yourself is so important for your life
And much more!

Carrie's website: https://www.cjanework.com/

Mentioned on the show: Carrie’s upcoming book launch: Black Tie Optional is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2HMsHwb

Her other books are also on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=carrie+knowles&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

The play adaptation of her short story - the performance is in RALEIGH soon! Sunday, May 26th at Burning Coal Theater in Raleigh!

http://burningcoal.org/

Information about Six: https://www.womenstheatrefestival.com/six

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than FICKS!

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Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Aubrey Bergauer: Making Bold Moves - Transforming The Orchestra Business Model And Revolutionizing The Classical Music Audience Experience

Thu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Today on the show I have Aubrey Bergauer, Executive Director of the California Symphony. What you'll hear:

Allowing concert goers to use their PHONES ON SILENT… the reaction from people inside the orchestra business and how people handle it in real life
The shocking marketing figure about social media… and what orchestras are MISSING when it comes to marketing. This one surprised me!
The phenomenon true for all humans that is extremely detrimental to arts organizations - and what to do about it
The surprising discoveries she found from a UNIQUE survey she conducted and the changes she made because of it
Orchestras: The problem you think you have (we need to build a new/younger audience) is not your actual problem. What it really is and what to do about it
And SO much more - this is a must-listen for all musicians, orchestra managements, festivals and opera companies who care about the future of classical music and the success of their own institutions!

Book recommendation: The Marketing Rebellion by Mark Schaefer

Southwest Magazine article about Aubrey:https://www.southwestmag.com/aubrey-bergauer/

Aubrey’s blog on Medium.com: https://medium.com/@AubreyBergauer

California Symphony website and social media pages: https://www.californiasymphony.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/californiasymphony/

Instagram: @californiasymphony

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than FICKS!

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Amy Beth Horman: Unintentional Instagram Influencer, Violin Soloist And Teacher: Pulling It All Together To Create A Fabulous Unique Career

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

What you'll hear:

How Amy Beth grew hers/her daughter’s Instagram account to over 28,000 followers
How she self-created her own career as a soloist
How she navigated an extremely difficult time in her life that put her solo career on hold - and how she jump-started it again
How being TRUE to YOURSELF, while sometimes scary - WORKS in creating a career you love
Some great ideas for creating MORE than a just a teaching studio
The BIG career move she just made, the process and the advice she has for musicians who think they might want to make a change

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than FICKS!

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A HUGE thanks to Gaby Castro of Fourplay Clarinet and composer of the NEW Crushing Classical theme music! Check her out at @fourplayclarinet on Facebook and Instagram!

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Kate Kayaian: Having The Guts To Be A Soloist On Your OWN Terms

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 14:51:52 -0400

What you'll hear:

The realization that Kate had about her career that caused her to immediately begin pursuing a solo concert career
The actual steps she did to start
The game-changer that people don’t realize makes this career path much more palatable
Management: the pros and cons
Keeping it all organized… her solid and do-able method
The key to managing yourself and your organization
Great tip for traveling for cellists!

Check out Kate’s website for where she’s performing, and my favorite post of hers on her blog:

https://katekayaian.com/

https://talesfromthelane.com/2018/11/12/5-steps-to-turning-a-funk-into-your-next-breakthrough/

Kate’s planner:

https://inkandvolt.com/

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than FICKS MUSIC!

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Use the link above to get 10% off your first order!

A big thank you to GABY CASTRO for our new THEME MUSIC! Check out Gaby at her clarinet quartet Fourplay Clarinet at @fourplayclarinet on Facebook and Instagram

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Ingrid Gerling, Violinist & Jazz Singer: Creating Your Unique Career In Real Time

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400

What you'll hear:

Choosing a college to support YOU, who you are and putting your unique self and needs first in that choice
How doing a different major led Ingrid back to music
The importance of independence in creating your own career
How she found a full-ride to music - something to consider!
The benefits of *not* going to a big name conservatory
How Ingrid realized she *could* make singing a part of her career
Designing your own major - yes, this is a thing
Why worrying on “focusing on one thing” in school may not be the best advice all the time
The MAIN THING to look at when you’re seeking out a music school

A HUGE THANK YOU to GABY CASTRO of FOURPLAY CLARINET for composing my new theme music! Thank you! Check out Gaby and her ensemble @fourplayclarinet on IG, FB and YouTube and subscribe to their channel!!!

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Mentioned in the episode:

Follow Ingrid on Instagram: @violingrid

Azusa Pacific: https://www.apu.edu/

University North Texas String Institute: https://ssi.music.unt.edu/

Axiom Camp: https://www.axiomquartet.com/camp

https://www.afatexas.org/summer/

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Andrew Ousley: PR Done RIGHT For Musicians + How To Create A Seriously Buzz-worthy Concert Series

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 13:54:10 -0500

What you'll hear:

What his first job in the record industry taught him
How the dark period after Tower Records closed led him to creating his own business
The biggest mistakes people make in PR
How much does it cost? Real talk about WHEN you need a PR firm
The importance of STORYTELLING and how you do it
The best time to hire a publicist

To find out more about Andrew, Unison Media, Crypt and Catacombs concert series and his Burger project:

https://www.unison.media/

https://www.deathofclassical.com/cryptsessions

http://www.brgrclub.com/

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Sarah Kenner: The Hungry Musician: The Journey Of Turning A Hobby Into A Potential Income Stream

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 15:28:28 -0500

How a hobby can become a big part of what you do… and a potential career facet and income stream
How Sarah grew her Instagram following from a personal page with some posts about violin to a 13,000 following connected to her food blog
How her large following on Instagram led to *delicious* brand partnerships
A look outside the box on this podcast showed Sarah some other options for her food facet of her career she hasn’t thought of yet…
Talking through monetizing a hobby… the pros and cons
Getting started building your audience WHILE you’re still in school… the reasons you’ll be glad you did
Some great advice about Instagram…

Sarah's blog: http://thehungrymusician.com/

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Jodie Landau: Building A Music Career Totally Unique To YOU

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 11:08:10 -0500

What you'll hear:

The benefits and challenges of being in a category on ONE
How to navigate a music education when you have more than one musical interest and focus
How to forge relationships for collaboration
The project he did which showed him a whole world with regards for what creating your own musical business can look like

To hear Jodie with WildUP Friday, 2/8 at 8:00

https://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/ros_perf_series/wild-up-2/

To learn more about Jodie:

http://jodielandau.com/

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Cory Hills: The Journey Of Finding Your Unique Voice As A Musician

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 09:22:45 -0500

What you'll hear:

The UNIQUE programs Cory found that led him to finding his voice
The benefits of repeat performances - how doing something a lot transforms what you’re doing
The benefactor who changed Cory’s path - and led him to creating the business model he has today
How Cory found his true audience - the gut feeling and the actions he took to follow that knowingness
How the happenstance of not having a professor at grad school gave him a head-start on his future
The one thing musicians say that Cory strongly disagrees with

Find Cory at and his books and CDs at:

http://splatboombang.com/percussive-storytelling/

YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUeSTBu3HOtUDNkrmZjnbPw

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Lorenzo Brewer: Founder of nkoda: Revolutionizing Sheet Music For The Digital Age

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

What you'll hear:

Coming of age with streaming - how Spotify influenced his entrepreneurial venture
The true mindset needed for *actual* entrepreneurship (hint: it’s likely not taught in any class)
The reactions from the publishing industry - this answer surprised me
How a digital music app can actually help the paper music publishing companies - something I hadn’t thought of
The most important part of partnership-based businesses - the key to creating long-term relationships
Dealing with rejection when raising money - Lorenzo gives the real talk about this - and the parallels to raising money for a nonprofit
... And much more!

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Mentioned on the show:

https://www.nkoda.com/

https://www.facebook.com/nkodamusic/

https://www.instagram.com/nkodamusic/?hl=en

https://twitter.com/nkoda?lang=en

https://www.modacity.co/

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Suzanne Bona: Sunday Baroque: Turning A Day Job Into A Dream Career

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

What you'll hear:

Negotiating a job for yourself that may not be offered - the things Suzanne noticed that made it a “win-win” for everyone
How her job gave her a *new* way of performing in addition to playing flute
Unusual performing opportunities through radio stations that you may not have thought of yourself
The enthusiasm that inherently exists in the public radio audience - and ways she contributes to them in live events
A program that she has started to provide opportunities to Baroque musicians in communities
Suzanne’s great advice to any musician about the definition of the word “musician”

http://sundaybaroque.org/

Contact Suzanne through the website with your questions or collaboration ideas

Follow Sunday Baroque on social media:

Instagram and Twitter: @sunday_baroque

Facebook: @sundaybaroque

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than Ficks! https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Patrick Moore: Axiom Quartet: Creating Job Security Today As A Classical Musician

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

What you'll hear:

Real talk on how difficult AND JOYFUL it can be to start your own ensemble

The classical musician dilemma: JOB SECURITY and how Patrick redefines it
The importance in finding prestige and status through partnering with an established, well-known organization
The importance of MATH (and the trade-offs) in figuring out when to say YES to gigs
The key to developing an audience… a new way of thinking about it
A great tip Patrick uses to bond and connect with someone in conversation when mingling and building your community
The unexpected venue they play in that brings a ton of value to their quartet
Ins and Outs of starting your own nonprofit - and how to make it work best for YOU

Find Axiom Quartet:

https://www.axiomquartet.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/axiomquartet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axiomquartet/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/axiomquartet

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Kevin Oates and MYRO: Creating A Youth Orchestra Experience Like No Other

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500

What you'll hear:

A youth orchestra contributing to students’ music skills - and life skills. Hear how Kevin creates this learning opportunity
The difference between the audience for a normal youth orchestra and a rock orchestra - and what that does for the students’ confidence
The typical reaction from the classical community toward musicians who go into other genres - and how Kevin sees this point of view changing
Starting a nonprofit - what Kevin did to speed up the process of launching his idea
The hard truth about raising money
How Kevin views failure - a unique point of view that could help you deal with those moments

Check out MYRO at:

https://rockorchestras.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockorchestras/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rockorchestras/

Podcast: Redefine Rock:https://apple.co/2PWR9Be

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Use the #crushingclassical on your most beautiful IG posts sharing about your tour, album, founded orchestra or chamber ensemble for a chance to be featured on my Instagram feed!

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Michael Repper, Conductor: The Value Of Mentorship In Music Education Today

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 07:10:38 -0400

What you'll hear:

The importance of being proactive and speaking up for what you want in your career - no matter what your age.
The value of going for a career in your youth - and not believing or listening to that “you’re too young”
The value of *mentorship* and having a mentor you trust in the professional field you aim for guiding you in your next career move
The mindset about success that Mike thinks everyone should drop like a hot potato
There’s being in the right place - and PUTTING yourself in the right place - Mike goes into this distinction
The value of a mentor who *isn’t* another musician
Why it’s never too early to give back to people even if you’re just starting out
New music - the expectation you need to drop if you’re ever going to give new music a chance (I had to hear this one for myself!)

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Mentioned on the show:

The New York Youth Symphony:

https://www.nyys.org/

The Northern Neck Symphony Orchestra:

https://www.northernneckorchestra.org/

Michael's website:

www.mikerepper.com

Michael's mentor, Conductor Marin Alsop:

https://www.marinalsop.com/

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Passepartout Duo: Creating A Life In Music With The Freedom To Travel Around The World

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

What you'll hear:

How to use artist residencies to travel and explore the world while exploring your own creativity
How this duo created a remote lifestyle as a musical duo - saving money on rent, seeing the world and building a career all at once
The motivation behind Chris and Nicoletta’s choice to opt for a non-traditional career… and the key component in your mindset necessary to do it
What they do when they don’t have a residency on the calendar - this idea is so smart
How they actually *built in* within the way they live through these residencies ways to create more opportunities for themselves - they share their tips on this podcast!
A different point of view on handling student loans… and the truth about considering school in Europe - this one shocked me!
The key to knowing if a traditional career or an unconventional one is right for you
… and much more!

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

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Resources from the show:

https://www.transartists.org/activities/database

http://www.artistcommunities.org/

http://www.resartis.org/en/

For more about Passepartout Duo:

https://passepartoutduo.com/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/passepartoutpianopercussion/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/passepartoutduo/

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Jonathan Eifert: From Piano Performance To Public Relations: Musician Marketing For The 21st Century And Why It Matters

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

What you'll hear:

“Branding” and “Marketing” and what that all MEANS ANYWAY
Why branding matters even to the Joe Schmoe Average Classical Musician.
Hear a *real life* example of a musician and the platform they built using social media
What building your online presence *actually* is - it’s pretty old school actually…
The unfortunate truth about orchestras’ budgets where social media marketing is concerned…
Groundbreaking ideas for marketing for arts organizations - and what it would take to implement
The big piece of advice on your own approach to social media that you have to hear → hint *you can’t get this answer on google*

Follow Jonathan on Instagram @jonathaneifert and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JonathanEifertPublicRelations/

Other mentions in the show:

Pianist Stephen Hough:

https://www.facebook.com/houghhough/

Tenor Michael Fabiano: Instagram: @michaelfabiano

https://adaptistration.com/ - musician blog mentioned in the show: Drew McManus

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Jacomo Bairos: Powerful Leadership In Classical Music For A New Era

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400

What you'll hear:

The experiment that led to more performing opportunities
What classical music audiences are ACTUALLY craving - *hint* - it’s not what people think
How growth can lead to hiring more help - and how help can help you grow: hear how Jacomo has been navigating a growing team and some great tips on accepting help
REAL talk on the hard work of running your own orchestra day to day
The unfortunate and REAL vibe classical music gives off… and his answer for the remedy
TRUTH talk that EVERY musician AND administrator of an orchestra should hear that no one ever talks about
And so much more!

https://www.nu-deco.org/

Follow the group and Jacomo on Instagram:

@jacomobairos

@nu_deco_ensemble

And Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/JacomoRafaelBairos/

https://www.facebook.com/NDEnsemble/

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Season 3 SPECIAL: Historic Highlights

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Welcome back to Season 3 of Crushing Classical!

I'm starting this season out with a highlights episode of some moments that really stood out in my mind in the last 2 years of Crushing Classical. It was hard to narrow it down to just a few - I chose excerpts from several episodes that stood out to me such as:

- Good solid career and LIFE advice

- Great money advice in a nutshell

- Clips from musician founders about their ensemble model and the secret to great fundraising

- The #1 trait or QUALITY that I've seen in musicians I've had on the show that is the REAL reason WHY they've been able to do what they do. Although there are many examples of this in the entire history of this show, I chose two especially "mic-dropping" moments to share on this episode

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Alecia Lawyer: Founding A Collaborative Orchestra: A Dream Orchestra For Musicians And The Community That Supports Them

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400

What you'll hear:

The commonly given advice she DID NOT take - and why that was the best decision she ever made
What she learned from the start-up orchestras she worked with and how that shaped her vision for her own orchestra start-up
The most important thing she looks at when choosing personnel for her orchestra - it’s actually *not* based entirely on how you play
Her unique point of view on the MONEY conversation… asking for money and the role you have as a fundraiser in a founded group
How her mission has evolved - her revolutionary view on what is important and what matters in growing a classical music organization TODAY

To find out more about ROCO:

http://roco.org/

https://www.facebook.com/rocohouston/

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

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Sarah Whitney: Living The Dream - Creating A Music Career That Is Entirely Your OWN

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 14:36:35 -0400

What you'll hear:

How Sarah reverse-engineered the method of figuring out her career possibilities while still in college
The notion that you’re selling out by doing covers or other genres? Sarah’s answer to that commonly held belief
The excuse she hears often that DOES NOT fly in her book regarding networking… hear what she has to say about that
Her career "funk" - even when she was "living the dream" - and what she did to get out of it
The secret to great fundraising… hint… it’s old-fashioned and fabulous

Sarah’s blog: http://www.sarahwhitney.com/theproductivemusician/

Sybarite 5: https://www.sybarite5.org/

Beyond The Notes: http://www.sarahwhitney.com/beyond-the-notes/

Also mentioned in the show:

https://www.hojoonkimimages.com/

Productivity tools: https://bestself.co/

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

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Christopher Rountree: Designing A Career As A Creator In Classical Music

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 14:02:51 -0400

What you'll hear on this episode:

His NOT well-thought-out first plan, and the best tip he got about how to do it right the next time
The advice he got that revolutionized how he ultimately set up this business side of his ensemble
Why the RIGHT space for your concert is so important.
How he reframes his mindset for the necessary - but less enjoyable tasks to keep himself working joyfully
His recent collaboration and the crucial ingredient it contained for growth and success

Learn more about Christopher Rountree and his projects:

http://rountreemusic.com/

http://wildup.la/profile/chris-rountree/

One Festival: https://onefestivalomaha.org/

Also mentioned on the podcast:

Missy Mizzoli: http://www.missymazzoli.com/

ICE: https://www.iceorg.org/

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/drone-tuner/id1326016622?ls=1&mt=8

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Laura Metcalf: Creating A Career On Your Terms And Starting Your Dream Concert Series

Thu, 24 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400

What you'll hear:

Starting your own concert series: where do you find the concept, adding your own touches
The MOST important thing to consider and the FIRST place you should start when designing your concert series
The fundraising dilemma - Laura’s plan for fundraising for the first season
The importance of relationships and how they play a role in building a concert series
The biggest challenge in NYC producing this concert series
A unique promotional partnership opportunity with a big company… something you need to know if you put on concerts!
Laura’s advice for breaking into the scene in NYC or any big city

Find out more about Laura, her groups and Gather NYC:

http://gathernyc.org/

https://www.facebook.com/GatherNewYork/

https://www.fracturedatlas.org/

https://www.facebook.com/Laurametcalfcellist/

https://www.facebook.com/BoydMeetsGirlDuo/

https://www.facebook.com/SybariteFive/

Also mentioned:

https://www.chatterabq.org/

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Get yours today: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/drone-tuner/id1326016622?ls=1&mt=8

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Murray Hidary: A Journey Of Healing That Turned Into A Dream Music Career

Thu, 03 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400

What you'll hear:

The fork in the road after music school - and the unusual choice Murray made after all those years studying music
His personal story of tragedy, an unconventional method of deep healing and the way he figured out how to share it on a large scale
His drastic career change after age 40 - and the bold steps he took to navigate the change
The unconventional way he thinks about audience and what his concert-goers have to say about it
… And much more

Find out more about Murray Hidary at https://www.murrayhidary.com/

Learn all about Mind Travel at https://www.mindtravel.com/#home

Upcoming shows including his May 10th Central Park concert in NYC

https://www.mindtravel.com/experiences/

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

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Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

That Viola Kid: Drew Alexander Forde: On Crushing Instagram And Using Social Media To Grow An Audience And A Unique Music Career

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400

What you’ll hear:

Drew tells the KEY to great Instagramming
Find out what it takes to grow to over 160,000 followers
His opinion on current social media marketing for orchestras - and what’s missing on those teams and his ideas for how they could change
What he thinks is the reason people go to concerts… hint: it’s not only for the music
What he understands that makes him understand this platform so well

Find Drew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatviolakid/?hl=en

For more about the Holland America/Lincoln Center partnership and to audition:

https://www.rwsnyc.com/lincolncenterstage/

Mentioned on the show - Drew's favorites:

Donald Glover: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2255973/

https://childishgambino.com/

Redbone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp7eSUU9oy8

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Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

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Robert Perlick-Molinari And French Horn Rebellion: How Having A Personal Ethos Guides Your Music Career

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 10:07:25 -0400

What you'll hear:

How Robert’s characteristic spirit - or ETHOS - guided him, and what people thought of that kind of thinking in music school
How his “Plan B” after not getting into any summer festivals ended up showing him a whole other world
The conversation that changed Robert’s point of view about his career in music
How a DIY move toward the unknown changed the course of his career
The realization he had about his career that applies to ALL careers - a very simple truth you have to hear.
How Robert is bringing his long-loved idea of collaboration into his career now
What most classical musicians are not seeing - but everyone has

Find out more about French Horn Rebellion and their current tour on their website: https://www.frenchhornrebellion.com/

Mentioned on the show:

Pathways horn podcast:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pathways/id1215168842?mt=2

Rock Horn Project:

https://www.rockhornproject.com/

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

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Hot Seat #9: Margaret Dixon: Creating A Community Music Program With Staying Power

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400

What you'll hear:

A great idea for keeping adult students excited and motivated to take lessons
The seemingly obvious barriers that would stop anyone - solved in real time
The true reason parents bail on programs for their kids. Hint: It’s not cost
The secret to getting an audience right NOW - you’ll be surprised you didn’t think of it
AND… The way to KEEP that audience. This one gets forgotten about all the time.

Check out Margaret's program at https://www.facebook.com/hornsquad/

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

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Larry Groupé: The Key Ingredients To A Self-Started Career As A Hollywood Film Score Composer

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400

What you’ll hear:

The most important thing you need to succeed as a film composer
What NOT to do when networking with film industry people
His formula for getting work in the film music business (this formula is tried and true!)
Specific tips on what and how to share your music when looking for work - keeping your AUDIENCE in mind (AKA the producers/directors/people that hire you)
The big difference in contracts and unions between the US and other countries - how this causes work in the film recording industry to go overseas… and what you can do about it

… and SO much more

Mentioned in the episode - Larry Groupé's film composer workshop, coming up this summer. For more information go to: http://www.palomarworkshops.com/

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Get yours today: https://apple.co/2pe4NBe

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Cliff Colnot: Building A Career And A Business: How The Art Of Preparation And Observation Pays Off

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

What you’ll hear:

The epiphany Cliff had TWICE about his career that launched him in the direction of his career as an arranger
The bold way he learned the ins-and-outs of the commercial music business
Why you SHOULD NOT do what he did if you are interested in arranging for commercial music
How the commercial music business has changed
Two things you should do (and one thing you should NOT do) if you are thinking of diversifying the genres you play

Mentioned on the episode:

CONTACT CLIFF with any questions. He is happy to get your messages:

cliffccm@aol.com

Cliff's arranging projects mentioned in the episode:

David Bloom & Cliff Colnot CD: Contender: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/contender/1300774452

Ellington tribute CD with Daniel Barenboim:

https://www.amazon.com/Tribute-Ellington-Duke/dp/B00001SICY

For the CSO ensemble Civitas: http://www.civitasensemble.org/

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

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Amir Elsaffar: A Journey Of Self-Discovery And Finding Musical Purpose

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 13:24:10 -0500

What you'll hear:

- How and why Amir ultimately chose jazz over classical after studying both through college

- What he did after college to seek out a specific sound he was craving... and it didn't even exist yet

- The unique learning style that has been lost over generations, the human connection it creates and how this style greatly impacted his trumpet playing

- What he realized about combining musical styles and what that actually means for the preservation and evolution of a musical tradition

... and much more.

More about Amir:

http://www.amirelsaffar.com/music/projects/rivers-of-sound/

https://newamsterdamrecords.bandcamp.com/album/not-two

Purchase on iTunes:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/not-two/1236925789

Upcoming Concerts: Iowa City, Chicago and New York

Thursday, February 8th at 7:30 pm in Iowa City, IA at the Hancher Auditorium:

https://hancher.uiowa.edu/2017-18/AmirElSaffar

Friday, February 9th at 8:00 pm in Chicago at Symphony Center

https://cso.org/ticketsandevents/production-details-2017-18/scp-jazz/mike-reed-amir-elsaffar/

Saturday, February 10th at 7:30 pm at NYU Skirball

http://as.nyu.edu/neareaststudies/events/spring-2018/rivers-of-sound-with-amir-elsaffar.html

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Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

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Sam Hyken: Growing A Thriving Orchestra From The Ground Up

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 09:50:52 -0500

What you'll hear:

- Why he turned down an offer to return for another season with New World Symphony, how he handled the criticism...and how it fueled a larger vision

- The best way to hire and enroll the caliber of musicians you need to establish a top performing ensemble

- How to turn an audience into true FANS in an orchestral setting (a key ingredient if you are fundraising)

- The unusual approach he took to raise money for Nu Deco at the starting line

...and much more

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I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Fireside Chat #43: What Stands Between You And The Career You Want Most

Sun, 14 Jan 2018 08:54:40 -0500

On the show today:

- A significant difference between how the classical world and the business world approaches mentorship

- What you need most in order to build an audience, make an impact and lead any endeavor you want to create or expand this year

- The #1 reason why books, courses and programs you buy rarely cause any significant or lasting change for you

...and more

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Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Hot Seat #8: Gaby Castro: Vlogging For A New Generation of Classical Music Content Creators

Sun, 07 Jan 2018 09:23:26 -0500

- The #1 question you need to ask (and answer) when you are first setting up a social media presence

- How to identify your audience (Hint: your content should do TWO things at all times to ensure you actually HAVE an audience)

- A conversation about naming whatever your thing is (and why it matters)

- How to avoid reinventing the wheel when you are starting something new

...and much more

Gaby's YouTube Channel and Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/musiciansprime/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO7piQyGIOj4W40NWKDTLng

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

At The Starting Line: Caleb Wiebe: Best Practices for Starting and Sustaining an Ensemble

Thu, 04 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

- Why he wasn't sold on the traditional orchestra path and the ONE question he asked himself to know for sure (critical if you are considering an orchestral position)

- The top 3 traits The Brass Project ensemble has that enabled them to start a group AND keep it going (if you want to start an ensemble, you don't want to miss this)

- WHO you should choose to be in your ensemble (Hint: it's not "only the best players")

- How they managed to get 32 commissioned works without breaking the bank (this is a must listen!)

...and much more

Mentioned in the show:

https://www.thebrassproject.com/

https://www.facebook.com/thebrassproject/

Nick DiBerardino

http://www.nickdiberardino.com/

https://www.facebook.com/nickdiberardinocomposer/

Artist Year: https://artistyear.org/

Music From Angel Fire: https://musicfromangelfire.org/

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Fireside Chat #42: Looking Back On The First Full Year of Crushing Classical

Sun, 31 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500

What you'll hear:

- What worked, what didn't and some important lessons from this year

- The biggest game changer for Crushing Classical and how we capitalized on it

- Where we got our best ideas from (and you should too!)

- What propelled Tracy (and by extension Crushing Classical) forward this year

...and much more

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Fireside Chat #41 - Ringing In The New Tax Laws: Classical Music Edition

Sun, 24 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500

- How deductions are changing in 2018 and what it means for you specifically

- The biggest differences between the old and NEW rules for W2 wage earners

- What is *actually* happening with health insurance premiums moving forward

- Why you should strongly consider incorporating in 2018

...and much more

To contact David Bartasavich for your tax needs or to ask any questions, contact him here:

http://www.bandrcpas.com/

david@bandrcpas.com

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Hot Seat #7: Gaelen McCormick: Starting A Unique Career In Music By Tackling "Invisible Problems"

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 08:50:37 -0500

What you'll hear:

- The unfortunate stigma and silence around injury and illness that currently exists in classical music

- Why you actually ARE the most qualified person to start the thing you want to start (this will surprise you)

- How losing an ability can be your greatest opportunity

- The MOST important element to include in ANY money making venture you start today (everyone wants it)

...and so much more

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Fireside Chat #40: Does Your Current Behavior Match Your Ultimate Goal?

Sun, 17 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500

- The risk you take when you say yes to everything in order to "gain experience" and "get your foot in the door"

- How compliments and praise can seduce you into a career you never wanted

- The myth that is "working your way up"

- Why keeping up on technology and trends actually matters

...and more

Mentioned in the podcast:

Audition Mode: horn auditions workshop

http://auditionmode.com/

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Fireside Chat #39: The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself

Sun, 10 Dec 2017 08:43:22 -0500

What you'll hear:

- The most immediate way to breathe new energy and life into your work, your playing and your projects

- Why it's okay to want more than you have now AND admit that you're not totally satisfied with your career (especially if you're pretending you are)

- The thing that will surprise you MOST about the classical musician community at large (that we've discovered through leading multiple challenges)

...and so much more

Join the Starting Line Challenge! It starts Monday 12/11

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Mark Rabideau: A Plan Unfolding Imperfectly Can Turn Into A Unique Career You Love

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 06:28:11 -0500

What you'll hear:

Why and how a career in classical music doesn’t have to be as narrow and limited as Choice A or Choice B

The most effective and powerful way to work through a personal or professional crisis

How putting so much emphasis and effort on the “big” events and moments of your life actually *creates* failure

The precarious spot you put yourself in when the only definition you have of yourself is “I’m a guy/gal who plays _______ (instrument)” (hint: you are so much more!)

… and much more

More about Mark and 21CM.org:

http://21cm.org/

https://music.depauw.edu/faculty-staff/

Mentioned on the show:

http://project440.org/

http://www.mikeblockmusic.com/

http://www.awadagin.com/biography.htm

http://www.yo-yoma.com/

http://artofthepiano.org/

https://www.silkroad.org/posts/gmw-2017

Join the STARTING LINE CHALLENGE that starts Monday 12/11!

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Fireside Chat #38: Being Social In An Arena Where Hiding Is Normal

Sun, 03 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500

What you'll hear:

- The pitfalls of creating a public persona of peacocking, perfection and "having it all together"

- Dialogue on using social to entice more of your friends and colleagues to show up at your performances

- Digging into the elusive word "success" and how classical musicians define it uniquely

- Approaching social media in an easier and far more achievable way

...and much more

Join our upcoming Crushing Classical Starting Line Challenge!

The 4-Day Challenge starts on 12/11/17

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ccstartinglinechallenge/

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Jessica Meyer - Juilliard Graduates Don't Have It Easier: An Honest Conversation About Forging A Unique Career In NYC

Sun, 26 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500

- How being one of the "chosen few" to attend Juilliard doesn't match the REALITY of how life works (Hint: You don't get to escape the need to meet people, build relationships and show up - even when you're broke)

- Why she ultimately stopped auditioning, the question she asked herself that turned out to be the deciding factor...and what she pursued instead

- How self imposed "rules" caused her to stop writing music for a period of time (something she loved deeply) in an attempt to "be practical"...and the mistake it was

- The danger of doing what you think you "should be" doing vs. what you WANT to be doing (the price is steep)

...and much more

Check out more about Jessica Meyer on her website and Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/jessicameyermusic/

http://jessicameyermusic.com/

Join our upcoming 4-Day Audience & Impact Challenge!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ccaichallenge/

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Steve Hackman: Evolving Classical Music By Embracing Who You Are As An Artist

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500

What you'll hear:

- Why you need to purposefully seek out the people who will support you and what that looks like in reality

- How getting rejected from the Hollywood round of American Idol turned into a pivotal moment of clarity

- Why convincing people that what you want to do never works (and what actually DOES work)

- How the notion of "changing things" in any niche is counterproductive (and what intention to have your eye on instead)

...and much more

Links for Steve Hackman, mentioned during the show:

http://bit.ly/2zZBZkd - Quartz Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmO4TG3iiV8 TED Talk

Check out more videos:

https://www.facebook.com/stereohideoutmusic/

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Fireside Chat #37: The Most Important Training Is The Kind You Aren't Doing

Sun, 19 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500

What you'll hear:

- The type of training business owners consistently engage in that multiplies their results (and ultimately their income)

- Why "I just need to practice more" isn't solving all your problems (and never will)

- The difference between a thinking problem and a money problem (this is why money always seems scarce)

- Why you seem to end up repeating patterns and situations no matter how hard you try NOT to

- How to change people's perception of you when you want to change directions, careers, habits and anything else in your life

... and much more

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

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Fireside Chat #36: Evolving Your Career Before Your Career Demands Evolution

Sat, 11 Nov 2017 22:11:46 -0500

What you'll hear:

- A conversation about completing a classical music career with a hat tip to Zeneba Bowers ("I'm planning on going out like Seinfeld, not like Happy Days")

- Why you must CREATE discomfort...before it shows up at at time you least expect it (and don't want it)

- What the ACTUAL "worst" time really is to make a change in your life (you'll recognize this)

- The real purpose of Crushing Classical and specifically the podcast interviews as it relates to your career journey

...and much more

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

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Zeneba Bowers: A Professional Violinist's Journey To Little Roads Best Traveled

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500

What you'll hear:

- How a precarious orchestral employment situation triggered the birth of a passion filled income producing side hustle

- Why classical musicians would be wise to draw inspiration from areas OUTSIDE music

- How a massive rejection by a publisher turned into the greatest opportunity imaginable...and how to turn misfortune into your greatest blessing

- The best way to avoid burnout in the the repetitive and competitive field of classical music

- Why being willing to get rejected is critically important in this field

...and much more

For more information about Little Roads, check them out here:

https://www.littleroadseurope.com/

https://www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope/

And a link to their books on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Zeneba-Bowers/e/B00O68EB8E/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1510195636&sr=8-1

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Fireside Chat #35: Defining Your Value In A World Where Resumes Are Secondary

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0400

What you'll hear:

- The "truths" classical musicians live by that cut off possibility

- The ONLY reason why a non-music employer can't see your value

- What sells you and your value BETTER than a resume

- A frank conversation about every classical musician's dream...a $150K salary

- A fun little $150K game to expand your mind and imagination :)

...and much more

Join the Crushing Classical 7 Day Starting Line Challenge!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/crushingclassicalstartingline/

Starts MONDAY 11/6!

Also... here's the link to join the Classical Cats group on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/crushingclassical/

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Fireside Chat #34: Games 2.0: Play By The Rules, Play To Win...or just PLAY

Sun, 29 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

What you'll hear:

- The what, how and why of "rules" and their impact on the classical world

- How the Permission Triangle stops you from pursuing "Plan A"

- The #1 reason why a unique career is actually EASIER to pursue than a job

- Why you (and anyone) can be a public figure TODAY

...and much more

Join the Crushing Classical Starting Line Challenge and explore what a unique career can look like for you. Whether you've started something already or you're not sure what to do, this is the place to start. The Challenge starts November 6th. Click the link to join:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/crushingclassicalstartingline/

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/

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Hot Seat #6: Part 2: Amanda Chavis: A Conversation To Pursue and Implement Plan A

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

What you'll hear:

- How to determine content design when creating a course, program, workshop or retreat

- The exact question to ask yourself in order to know who is the "right" customer for whatever you are creating

- Why your resume is the LAST thing you should rely on when trying to sell something (hint: there's something else people respond to much more readily)

- A detailed walkthrough for how to conduct a sales conversation by phone (if you get nothing else from this conversation...this is GOLD)

- How to construct a game that is tied to a specific result you want to achieve

...and much more

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/

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Fireside Chat #33: Finding Purpose in a Challenge You Design Yourself

Sun, 22 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

What you'll hear:

- Invitation to join the upcoming 7-Day Starting Line Challenge on 11/6/17

- A recap of our most recent 30 day challenge and what we walked away with

- The real reason we continue doing challenges (and an invitation for you to join us in them)

- A conversation about purpose vs. goals and why it matters

...and more

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Hot Seat #6: Part 1: Amanda Chavis: A Conversation To Pursue and Implement Plan A

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

What you'll hear:

- The #1 reason why people buy from you (for anyone who has ever considered selling a course, program, retreat, etc.)
- The difference between marketing and selling a “hard topic” vs. a “soft topic” and why it matters

- Why all the people who sell vague terminology like “success” are totally missing the mark

- Why waiting until your thing is “perfect” before launching is a mistake...and what to have your eye on instead
- The #1 thing your program or course must deliver on (it’s not what you think)

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Fireside Chat #32: Money Minded Part 2: Keys To Freeing Yourself From The Money Trap

Sun, 15 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

What you'll hear:

- The greatest misunderstanding that exists concerning life insurance and how it tangibly impacts you (and your family if you have one)

- Why how you THINK about money is infinitely more important than any financial vehicle you buy into

- The top 4 things you should address in your will (yes, you need one and here's why)

- Why being debt free and living on a cash basis should NOT be your ultimate goal (despite all you've heard, read and believe)

...and much more

For more information and to work with Mike Beausay, you can email him at Mike@beausayfinancial.com

Thank you to Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical.

Use the code CRUSH and receive 10% off your order NOW!

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Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Fireside Chat #31: Evolving Classical Music: A Conversation About Real World Viability

Sun, 08 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

What you'll hear:

- How to initially assess a unique career idea to determine if it's likely to "work"

- The #1 thing you need to START doing if you truly want to evolve both classical music AND your career

- Why moving classical music into a different venue (i.e. a bar or club) is backwards thinking

- The biggest thing standing in the way of the evolution of classical music (hint: it's not the music

...and much more

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/

Order now and use the discount code CRUSH to get 10% off your order!

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Hot Seat #5: Part 2: Kyle Walker: The Social Media Woes of an Emerging Classical Music Activist

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

What you'll hear:

Why your obsession with what you want to be “known as” in the world is actually a purpose killer AND a career killer
What kinds of social media posts make you instantly valuable to your audience
How to state your opinion and take a position publicly without starting a conflict or a fight with the audience
A behind-the-scenes discussion about planning out your social media to hit the audience you’re intending

...and much more

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/

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Fireside Chat #30: Decisions Decisions: Navigating the World of Promises You Make... And Just Might Have To Break

Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

What you'll hear:

- A simple method to gauge whether or not a decision you're about to make is right for you

- How to exit a situation gracefully, ease the burden of guilt and leave your reputation intact

- What is actually MORE important than other people's opinions of you (this will likely surprise you)

- The thing you need to stop doing if you truly want to get in tune with what you KNOW

...and much more

Thank you to Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. For high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/

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Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!

Hot Seat #5: Part 1: Kyle Walker: The Social Media Woes of an Emerging Classical Music Activist

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400

What you'll hear:

A simple and practical method for furthering a particular point of view you have as a classical musician...without ruining your reputation in the process
The real reason why selfies and instrument practice videos aren’t pulling an audience in your direction...and what you should be publishing instead
What your audience is TRULY interested in when they find you for the first time (and every day thereafter)

A straightforward method for establishing what kinds of content to post on social media (everyone is asking us about this)

...and much more

Thank you to Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical podcast. For high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/

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Fireside Chat #29: Creativity Part 2: Generating Ideas and Promoting Yourself For The Clueless But Determined

Sun, 24 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400

What you'll hear:

- The critical shift you have to make in your mind to begin building an audience...and why it matters even if you have a symphony job right now

- The surefire solution for generating both ideas and content that works for ANYONE who wasn't blessed with the creativity gene (some of us simply aren't...Eileen included)

- Why asking all your friends to like and follow your artist/band/business social media accounts is among the worst ideas you've ever had

- Two totally unorthodox (yet truthful) characterizations of Instagram and Facebook as promotion platforms that are sure to shift how you relate to them (and promote on them) moving forward

- The #1 reason why you struggle to come up with new ideas for promoting yourself and your work and how to solve it TODAY

...and much more

Thank you to Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. For high quality sheet music at great prices, look no further than Ficks Music!

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Just for Crushing Classical listeners, use the code CRUSH for 10% off your order.

Join me May 19 for a free workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! It's time to preplan your summertime for the GREATEST impact!