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Podcast #21: International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)
Do you daydream about pushing the limits of the music world? Do you get excited by adventurous and innovative music projects? Today on the show Kelly is joined by three members of the International Contemporary Ensemble, universally known as ICE, in this two-part interview. Ross Karre, Joshua Rubin, and Dan

Podcast #20: Hila Plitmann
If you feel like you don’t fit the “traditional” mold of a singer or instrumentalist, this episode is for you. Soprano Hila Plitmann fell in love with musical theater as a young girl. She attended Juilliard and did all the things that young opera singers do, like taking auditions and

Podcast #19: Astrid Baumgardner
Meet New York City-based career coach, Astrid Baumgardner. You’ll hear about how she uses research on happiness and emotional intelligence with her clients, as well as her duties as a board member and the trends she sees working with many 22- to 30-year-old freelancers. As president of Astrid Baumgardner Coaching

Using Excel to Track Your Contacts? 5 Better (And Free!) CRM Systems for Musicians
Success in the performing industry relies heavily on your relationships, whether they be with presenters, bloggers, PR people, fellow artists, critics, or fans. The problem? Without a reliable system, managing your contacts gets overwhelming. It’s easy to forget who you’ve reached out to and what the outcome of your conversation

Musician & Entrepreneur: How to Wear Both Hats and Find Success
“Making music and running an entrepreneurial career are dual roles now required of today’s artists.” The quote is from an article out of Berklee College of Music. But you don’t need Berklee to tell you that; you’ve likely seen the truth of this statement for yourself. You’re seeing more and

Podcast #18: Bruce Adolphe
Are you a multi-passionate musician? Have you ever wondered how you can incorporate passions outside of music into your work? Bruce Adolphe is an accomplished composer, educator, performer, and author who has built relationships with neuroscientists, major presenting institutions, and a well-known radio network to share his own findings and