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My mother used to tell me I was beautiful.  She’d go on and on about how classic my features are and that one day, my beauty would be appreciated by everyone.  Only a few minutes after such complements she’d proceed to tell me that if only I were a little skinnier or got my nose … Read more

The theme for this month is “Things I’m doing differently.” We asked our Bootcamp Bloggers what new career choices they are making in 2012, and what is inspiring this change in behavior. Since completing iCadenza Career Bootcamp in 2011, I have really tried to let the process of self promotion sink into my daily life … Read more

How great is your press kit? How great do you want it to be? We are thrilled to announce a brand-new Editing Service here at iCadenza – writing and revisions for all your promotional materials. We are so blessed to have a true Press Materials Guru on our team, none other than Maria Elena Altany! … Read more

Jennifer interviews Chad Smith, Vice President of Artistic Planning at the Los Angeles Philharmonic. In this interview, he discusses his own path to the performing arts, his vision for the LA Phil, keeping the performing arts relevant in today’s world, and his advice to young artists to take an entrepreneurial approach to their careers.

Jennifer interviews Hilary Hahn, two-time Grammy Award winning violinist. Ms. Hahn discusses her approach to connecting with the audience, her exciting recording projects, and her video interviews with colleagues.

Julia interviews violinist Stefan Jackiw, who is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after violinists worldwide. In this interview, he discusses his musical beginnings and decision to pursue music as a career, his choice to attend Harvard rather than a top conservatory, why music is important to our society, his pre-performance routine, and how we … Read more