If you could go back in time, what would you say to your 20-year old self about pursuing a creative career? Is there anything you could say that would make life a little easier to navigate? Would you say something you need to hear right now? I tapped the collective wisdom of my creative community … Read more
Being a fantastic musician won’t guarantee you a place in the music industry. It seems incredibly unfair. Talented musicians with fantastic musical training struggle to find financially and creatively rewarding careers. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. It seems like there are too many musicians and not enough work for you. But it is possible to … Read more
I’m not doing any New Year’s Resolutions this year and I’m inviting you to join me. New Year’s Resolutions are about becoming a better you. Developing new habits. Nurturing your strengths. Becoming a faster, fitter, kinder, more efficient, more creative you. A way to strive towards who you want to be in the new year … Read more
Throughout my life many of the most challenging circumstances in my career also turned out to be the biggest opportunities. Times where the path I was on wasn’t working out pushed me onto a route that was better suited for me. This is a common career story. Why is that? It’s because common paths tend … Read more
I’m hearing from a lot of musicians recently that they are concerned about their personal safety at work. We’re seeing many organizations rush to get back into action. This push is driven by a need to maintain programming, to stay in touch with audiences, maintain revenue, or to provide opportunities for artists. Many performing arts … Read more
In the past couple weeks, it has come to the attention of many artists that a shift to a new normal in the music world may take a lot longer than we originally expected and hoped. We’re all adjusting to the fact that this is a marathon, not a sprint. This adjustment can make us … Read more
Long before 2020 hit, I was working in the virtual space. During the years I spent as a consultant and manager, I worked with clients across the US and the world, many of whom I’ve still never met in person. Even now in my coaching practice, there are many clients I know solely in the … Read more
Collaboration can be the start of Big Wins for your career. As the old saying goes: “If you want to go fast go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” A major shift in your career is often sparked by a strategic collaboration. Finding partners that will work together with you towards a … Read more