Articles
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Becoming Wise
It’s a paradox. Nobody likes a know-it-all, but we find wise people very attractive. What’s the difference? How can we thread that needle – cultivating and displaying true wisdom while avoiding arrogance? Consider…
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Get Real: Cultivating Genuine Authenticity
What does it mean to be genuine? Why is it important, and how can we cultivate it in our careers as classical musicians? Being genuine, at its most basic, means being real –…
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How to Inspire Loyalty
We humans are social creatures who crave connection and support. Of course, being human, we are also very prone to missteps, faux pas, and mistakes. Loyalty is the special sauce that fosters the…
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Optimism: The Key to a Bigger Audience and a Better Career
No one has a life or career free from disappointment and failure. The overnight success of any musician, like the overnight success of any person in any field, is really a long story…
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How Being Down to Earth Can Help You Reach New Heights
“She’s your down-to-earth friend whose pals are Julia Roberts and Tom Cruise,” – Eric Deggans of The Petersburg Times, describing Oprah Winfrey. If you are looking to grow your audience, Oprah Winfrey makes…