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 knownContinueContinue reading “Trying to find balance as an Artist? Stop taking every gig that comes your way!”
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Using the 80-20 rule to help Artists find balance.
This is a picture of me hiking with my daughter. I have the photo sitting on my desk as a reminder of why finding balance is so important. A question I often get as I advise artists goes something like this: As an artist, I’m finding it almost impossible to find a work/life balance. WhatContinueContinue reading “Using the 80-20 rule to help Artists find balance.”
Broadening the definition of success for music students.
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,ContinueContinue reading “Broadening the definition of success for music students.”
Artistic Micro-Movements
Last January, I wrote this post in response the inauguration of #45. The premise behind the post was simple: What small things can you do today to make a difference in the world? In January and February, our collective efforts played out on a daily basis, both on line and in person. Now, we areContinueContinue reading “Artistic Micro-Movements”
One thing Artists can do in response to the rescinding of the DACA program.
For most of my adult life, our political parties have been at such odds with each other that even simple legislation has become a challenge to pass. Political score keeping has become more important than the well being of the American people. This type of political paralysis often means that instead of our elected officialsContinueContinue reading “One thing Artists can do in response to the rescinding of the DACA program.”