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The Importance of Self-Expression
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
Build Your Music Network in 10 Minutes a Day
Which of these is your typical response to growing your music network? I really don’t like networking because it feels insincere and forced. I’m perfectly comfortable networking — I just don’t know where to go to make the best use of my time. I feel overwhelmed by trying to grow
The Truth About Life After Music School
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
How to Start a Concert Series for Your Music Ensemble
We had the pleasure of meeting violinist Maia Jasper White very early on in our iCadenza journey; she was one of the first musicians we interviewed! That meeting led to an ongoing friendship as we realized that we had attended the same high school and had many other things in
Podcast #3: David Bamberger
This episode features an interview with David Bamberger, an acclaimed stage director. He is the Artistic Director at the Cleveland Institute of Music’s Opera Program, and a founder of the Cleveland Opera, which he ran as General Director for 28 years. I was interested to speak with David to learn
7 Time Management Tips for Busy Musicians
Do you ever feel like you’re living a double life? In one life, you’re a musician; in another, you’re a fill-in-the-blank. Whether you’re a solo performer or part of an ensemble, whether you’re working full time or part time, whether you’re raising a family or just trying to take care