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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 toContinue 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. InContinue 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 youContinue 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 ownContinue reading “Here is my advice for creatives interested in launching a non-profit organization”

There are three small, tactical things creatives can do right now to build a sustainable career. Pursuing any combination of the three areas above will help creatives pave a path to a vibrant career. Today, I want to talk about how launching a new initiative can help you add a line to your resume. Leading aContinue reading “How to start small, maximize your impact, and add one line to your resume”