Raise your hand if you’re… an introvert or an over-thinker or a perfectionist Or all of the above. 🙂 Even having just one of these qualities makes it that much harder to get out there and promote your work. But like we’ve said before, if you’re not putting yourself out there, no one will know … Read more
Many musicians recoil when they think of their artistic career as a business. Do you? It’s understandable if you do. That’s because the word “business,” especially among musicians, can feel like a dirty word. It often represents selling out and sidelining your creativity. But what if the assumptions you’re making about business are actually holding … Read more
Do you ever come down with a severe case of social media envy? You see other performers with huge followings, tons of interaction, and a thriving, vibrant community… while you’re getting sidetracked trying a memorable hashtag for your new project and watching Carpool Karaoke videos (again). And that, in a nutshell, displays the best and … Read more
When it comes to booking your own gigs, you can be faced with many reasons to give up. You might do everything you’re supposed to and still get rejected. Maybe a venue says no outright. Or they don’t respond to your emails. Or they don’t call you back. You get frustrated and start to wonder… Is … Read more
In this episode, host Kelly Kasle speaks with violinist, composer, and writer Chrysanthe Tan. They talk about how Chrysanthe overcame her insecurities about combining her interests and talents, and how she has created a niche market for her work. She stresses to young musicians the importance of being yourself and how to make a social media plan … Read more