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“Beyond your own career, and given your current resources, in what ways do you hope to lend support to your new music community?” This was the question posed a few months ago by New Music Gathering, during a #musochat discussion on Twitter. And the responses sounded strikingly similar: “Show up. Write reviews for outlets.” “Go … Read more
You’ve got the talent. You’ve got the drive. You’ve worked long and hard on your craft. You have complex thoughts. Creative ideas. Hell, people even like your music! So you’re making a decent living, right? Cue collective sigh. If you’re struggling to make money from your music, you’re not alone. However, you’re not doomed to this … Read more
Many classical musicians say that they would like to learn what works well for other genres and apply those lessons to getting their own music seen and heard. This continues our series of interviews with bands outside of the classical music industry, written by Hannah Sternberg. Last month, I interviewed The Kickback, a Chicago band … Read more
This is the first in a series of interviews with bands outside of the classical music industry. Many classical musicians say that they would like to learn what works well for other genres and apply those lessons to getting their own music seen and heard. We hope this serves as a great starting point! And … Read more
There is nothing more gratifying than the anticipation that comes with nearing a few days off from work. It is an exhilarating feeling — and the good thing is that it sticks around for a little while. Those who are particularly creative or work in a creative field, such as music, art, or graphic/digital media, … Read more
Advanced degrees in music can provide tremendous benefits and resources. Undergraduate degrees are often loaded with other academic requirements or distractions depending on where you attend, and your time and attention have a lot of demands placed on them. But is graduate school for music the best investment? For years, no one disputed the benefits … Read more
Several months ago, I watched a YouTube clip of an octogenarian dance the tango with a man at least half her age, complete with aerials, flips and spins.You may have seen this same video — it was an important example of pure self-expression. It was inspiring and also frightening at times, as I was just … Read more
You did it! You survived the juries, competitions, high-stakes performances, strenuous practice hours, and maybe even comprehensive exams of music school. You have finely tuned skills that give you confidence on stage and behind the audition screen, and all the tools you’ll need to prepare for auditions. Surely an excellent job is just around the … Read more