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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”

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”

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”

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”

Nine out of ten times when a creative comes to me with a new project idea, they want to set it up as a non-profit organization. While I appreciate the energy and focus that comes when someone launches their own organization, here is the advice that I give to individuals interested in launching their ownContinueContinue reading “Here is my advice for creatives interested in launching a non-profit organization”