We’ve all been there. Before a job interview or performance, you spill coffee on yourself, your hair gets messed up, or your music is missing. And because you’ve been there before, you know how to quickly remedy the situation and put your best foot forward, before anyone is the wiser. But what about those unknown … Read more
The other day a musician friend asked me this question – Can a freelancer take a sabbatical? I absolutely LOVED hearing this question and I have a lot of thoughts to share on this. My first question, though, is about the question itself. What makes you feel that you need permission or a special circumstance … Read more
What do you want to see happen in your career in the next two to five years? Take a moment to write down a few ideas. What comes to mind first? Now that you have a rough picture of what you want, let me ask you a question. How big is your goal? Were you … Read more
You see them in concert programs… You see them on Instagram posts… Sponsors are out there supporting music. But how do I find sponsorship for my projects? SPONSORSHIP IN MUSIC Sponsorships seem so near and yet so far for most musicians. You see it working for others but we don’t know where to start. Where … Read more
I’ve moved around a lot. For a long time, I found myself in a new city every 2 years. As a freelancer, I became an expert at re-starting my career FAST and hitting the ground running in a new place. I’m happy to share with you my checklist to get the freelance engine started – … Read more
At iCadenza, we help artists accelerate their careers. We offer self-guided courses like the Coro Career Library, Consulting for Organizations, Individual Coaching and more… But the place where we have seen some of the most transformational career changes has been in our group programs like the iCadenza Insider’s Club and Idea to Impact. Why is … Read more
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