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  • Broadening the definition of success for music students.

    by Nate Zeisler

    This is me in fifth grade. At the age of 12, I remember my teachers telling me that if I continued to work, I could get a scholarship to study the instrument in college. Many began to tell me that I should pursue a career on the instrument. When I was barely in middle school, my path was already being set for me. The...

    September 11, 2017
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December 18, 2017

Career Strategy: When does your art become a hobby?

The movie Moneyball is solidly on my list of top ten baseball movies of all time (behind Field of Dreams, and The...

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December 15, 2017

Ten Steps to a Personal Strategy Statement

Yesterday, I wrote about the steps I was compelled to take in my career to develop a better work/life...

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December 14, 2017

Career Strategy for Artists

In 2010, I had the dream.  My wife and I owned a house and had recently welcomed our first...

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December 13, 2017

Thoughts on how to serve your community.

As I mentioned in my previous post, serving your community can be some of the most rewarding work we...

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Long Tail Sessions

Long Tail Sessions, Vol 11–Wednesday, December 6th with Vijay GuptaThis week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Vijay Gupta, friend, Violinist with the...December 6, 2017

Long Tail Sessions, Vol. 8—Wednesday, November 1, 2017 with Gina LucianiHi everyone! This week, I was thrilled to have flutist Gina Luciani join me...November 2, 2017

Long Tail Sessions, Vol. VII—Wednesday, October 25, 2017Today’s mix features two musical greats who, unfortunately, passed away this week. Gorde Downe...October 25, 2017

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Trying to find balance as an Artist? Stop taking every gig that comes your way!

by Nate Zeisler

We’ve all done it. We’ve taken that gig that seemed like a great idea six months ago. Now, we find ourselves sitting in traffic much like the photo above, wondering why we made the decision in the first place. Yesterday, I wrote this post about how artists could find balance using Pareto’s Principle, also known as the 80-20 rule.  In it’s purest form, the 80-20 rule makes good sense. Unfortunately, when it comes to gigs, we often toss in other variables, like the desire to make great art and the fear that your phone may not ring the next time around if you turn something down. Too many of us are blindly taking gigs and not thinking about balance. Here are some thoughts as you consider your work: All gigs are not created equal. Don’t take every gig that comes your way.  I often hear from people that the most frustrating gigs are the engagements that are artistically compromising.Action: Stop participating in gigs that are artistically compromising and spend that time practicing, reading, learning, or...

September 19, 2017
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5 Ways College Students Can Jumpstart Their Career In The Arts

by Nate Zeisler

I love this post by Ivan Trevino.  He raises questions many of us are asking at institutions of higher learning across the country.  The arts entrepreneurship  movement from the past few years has helped and many schools are working diligently behind the scenes to address the new needs of the 21st century artist, however, change is hard at the institutional level. While I agree with Ivan whole-heartedly, the curriculum he desires in his post represents a shift in the entire higher-education system.  That is, a shift from the traditional, lecture-based, skill and drill type curriculum to a curriculum rooted in experiential learning, critical thinking and real world skills building. What if you’re attending a music school that offers a great – but traditional – education?  You have to do more in today’s marketplace. No longer can you simply put in 100% effort into your degree and expect to be successful in your field upon graduation.  (This goes for just about every degree out there, not just music) That said, there has never been a better time to jumpstart your career while still in school.  Here...

September 23, 2014
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