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Meditation for a Stressful Time
Almost everyone these days is experiencing a time of heightened – and extended – stress. After this goes on for a long period of time, our reserves of patience, calm, and compassion can wear thin. We feel less resilient to problems and less able to give to others. How can
Celebrating 2021
As we round the corner on the end of 2021, we at iCadenza would like to celebrate everything you’ve accomplished this year. As artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs our iCadenza community has created wonderful works of art and truly special moments together. You have supported your communities through a challenging year
Where’s My Creative Community?
There is nothing better as an artist than to feel like you are at the center of a tightly knit community of creative, supportive colleagues. Sometimes that magic of community has already been created and you’re invited to join in on the fun. That may be an existing ensemble or
From Wild Child to Pioneer: How the Classical World (eventually) Invited Me In
You may come to a point in your creative career where you ask yourself: Should I follow the established path? Or should I try something completely different? Trying something different means employing both a creative and destructive force. To do something truly unique, new, and creative, you have to disrupt
Looking Back on Idea to Impact 2021
This month, we celebrate the culmination of our seventh round of Idea To Impact, one of our signature iCadenza programs. Each completion is bittersweet, with a new cohort of I2I alumni out in the world, accelerating growth and change. This fearless group started in the spring of 2021 and Julia
Why do they always seem to get the call?
Some people seem to know everyone. Do you know someone like this? Let’s call her Lucy. Lucy is always first to be recommended for a gig. Tons of people want to collaborate and work with her. When she has a favor to ask, needs people to come to an event,