Articles
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How to stop losing money
The biggest expense in your performing career is the gigs you are not getting. I know – it’s difficult to appreciate that sometimes. We all get so focused on the bills and money…
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Deficiencies in the Education & Business Side of Performing
One of my favorite podcasts to be a guest on is “Operation Opera,” and it’s great for both singers AND instrumentalists! We talk openly and honestly about why anyone should care about a…
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Are you waiting for crumbs or taking action?
Do you know what is meant by the phrase “a sense of urgency?” Most classical musicians don’t. Like I used to, most performers have two settings – on or off. Panic, or ‘I…
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Why we take any gig that comes our way
Just take this moment with me: Even if you’re really busy today, just breathe and relax for a moment… Imagine with me a world in which we are living our dream lifestyles. The…
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Are you teaching others to not value live classical music?
So many classical musicians hate their job. Why? Well, first, which job?! Many musicians have multiple careers which, as we recently explored in my Facebook group Building Profitable Performing Careers, is not what…
