So many classical musicians I know are burned out, and yet… Very few of them have a plan to fix the problem. One big way to fix burnout is to stop saying yes to every work opportunity that comes your way. Here are four questions to ask yourself every time you are offered a newContinueContinue reading “4 Questions I Ask Myself To Avoid Burnout”
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These 10 Things Will Help You Define Your Own Path Toward A Meaningful Life And Career
I’ve spent my career helping Classical Musicians find success, and I still don’t know everything….. But I do know these 10 things will help you define your own path toward a meaningful life and career: 1. Believe in your path.Classical Musicians need confidence to accomplish their goals. Adopting a positive mindset will help solidify your direction.ContinueContinue reading “These 10 Things Will Help You Define Your Own Path Toward A Meaningful Life And Career”
Tips For The Unrelenting Creative: How To Help Others Succeed
Hi everyone, Happy Tuesday! I have been consistently writing a weekly newsletter and daily blog for the past three years. Writing is my creative practice and I find the process of putting something new into the world each week to be incredibly fulfilling. Most of the time, my writing goes unnoticed. However, last week, thisContinueContinue reading “Tips For The Unrelenting Creative: How To Help Others Succeed”
12-Year-Old Nate Dares Classical Musicians To Do The Following Six Things
The 12-year-old version of me (in the cover photo, ha) saw my post about Universal Truths for Classical Musicians yesterday and challenged me to a game of Truth or Dare. 12-year-old Nate dares you to do the following six things: 1. DARE: Ask for help. If you’re feeling lost or like you don’t fit intoContinueContinue reading “12-Year-Old Nate Dares Classical Musicians To Do The Following Six Things”
Here Are 20 Universal Truths About Being A Classical Musician
A lot of classically trained musicians don’t want to hear what I’m about to say, but…. There are 20 universal truths musicians must adopt in order to have a successful career in the year 2023. 1. TRUTH: It will take at least 5 years for you to stabilize in your career after college. You needContinueContinue reading “Here Are 20 Universal Truths About Being A Classical Musician”