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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
5 Books Every Creative Should Own
We met Ellen McSweeney at The SAVVY Musician in Action at the University of South Carolina in June 2015. Immediately, we were so impressed by her leadership, creativity, and encouraging attitude.She is a multi-faceted musician and creator, as well as a brilliant writer. After SAVVY ended, we became big fans
Find Your Niche As a Musician
Ariadne Greif epitomizes the concept of how to find your niche. She’s an amazingly talented singer we work with through her involvement in SHUFFLE Concert, a group represented by Cadenza Artists. Ariadne is absolutely an original. She has a trademark, yet versatile, sound and is involved in some of the most
The Best Way to Overcome Obstacles in Life
It was late October, and we were facing a crisis. One of the major tours that we had been planning for well over a year was falling apart. Due to a perfect storm of challenges, the tour could not be salvaged unless we could raise $50,000 practically overnight. Have you
How to Build Your Personal Brand As a Musician
Building your personal brand is a key part to finding success as a musician. In addition to being an astoundingly talented cellist, Jacob Shaw is one of the most hardworking musicians we know. We are constantly inspired by his artistry and feel fortunate to have him on our Cadenza Artists