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Not all musicians are miserable. However, all the miserable musicians I know have at least two (or more) of the following things in common:  They let others control their career path. Letting others control your career path can be a recipe for misery. So many unhappy musicians I know have simply “trusted the system” andContinueContinue reading “Does Being A Musician Put You On A Path To Being Miserable?”

For eight years between 2011-2019, I had a regular writing practice. For several days each month, I began my day writing. When I finished, I posted my thoughts on my blog. The problem was that I didn’t really tell anyone I was blogging. By 2019, I had hundreds of posts floating around that nobody knewContinueContinue reading “Here Is How (And Why) Musicians Should Build An Online Community”

Finding financial stability can be a game-changer.  Here are 30 one-sentence tips (with links) to help you take the steps necessary to find stability and build a longer financial runway to create.  Understand how to strike a balance between financial stability and your creative work.  Know the questions to ask before saying yes to aContinueContinue reading “30 One-Sentence Financial Stability Tips For Creatives”

When I was 28 I had an absurd amount of debt. For years I struggled to get ahead. I got to that point because I spent most of my 20s investing in myself and my career. I took out a loan for a new instrument, I went to numerous summer festivals which all cost meContinueContinue reading “How To Build Up An Emergency Fund”

Here is a quick tip on how to find work stability. Know your industry. Read and be curious about what is trending in the professional world where you would like to work.  This is the optimal time to become an expert in your field and it’s also a time to figure out how you willContinueContinue reading “A Quick Tip To Help You Find Work Stability”