Hi everyone, Happy Tuesday! We made it to the end of the semester here at Colburn and I’m excited for our largest graduating class of all time (62) to take the next steps in life. (The school gave every student the option of extending for a year on a full scholarship during COVID and there wereContinueContinue reading “Tips For The Unrelenting Creative: How To Paint Your Own Target”
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How To Achieve Work/Life Integration
I am so tired of the words work/life balance! Those words imply that my work and my life are not mutually exclusive things that I do. Using the words in that way also suggests that there is somehow the possibility that the two could work harmoniously together. While many individuals can flip a switch toContinueContinue reading “How To Achieve Work/Life Integration”
My Advice On Self-Promotion For Musicians
As someone whose job it is to regularly work with the next generation of great musicians to help them build a thriving, sustainable career, I am constantly thinking about ways to help emerging artists thrive. One way to channel the work is to think about my own time as a young, aspiring, professional bassoonist. InContinueContinue reading “My Advice On Self-Promotion For Musicians”
Tips For The Unrelenting Creative: How To Embrace Solitude
Hi everyone, This week’s newsletter is all about different ways to live a fulfilling, productive life. I think that’s maybe because I’ve been giving a lot of thought about my own life and ways to be productive. On the top of my to-do list is saying no to more things, so that I can spendContinueContinue reading “Tips For The Unrelenting Creative: How To Embrace Solitude”
Why Every Musician Should Have A Personal Website
Why Do You Need A Website? When a concert attendee sees you walk out on stage and wants to learn more about you, the first thing they do is pull out their phones and Google you. Would you rather have the concert video of 12-year-old you show up first on the results, or would youContinueContinue reading “Why Every Musician Should Have A Personal Website”