Here is my time tested, three-step process to turn any idea into an actionable project that you can pursue. Artists come to me with so many ideas and they get so excited about them. But almost as quickly as they have an idea they also get disillusioned because they don’t know how it would be … 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
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
Setting Goals – That’s easy, right? Setting goals and achieving goals. It seems like it should be a straight line… Set a goal Take steps to achieve it Achieve the result Repeat Somehow it never seems that straightforward. The first leap is setting goals in the first place. Let me share how avoiding goal setting … Read more
Freelance violinist Heather Powell recently moved to Los Angeles from San Francisco after working with the San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Ballet. Currently, her work includes playing with the Los Angeles Opera, ballet companies, and recording for soundtracks for motion pictures and T.V. shows. But even with a high degree of success, she still … Read more
Today I wanted to share a story about stories – how powerful they can be and how we can use them to our benefit. When I was in middle school one night, I wanted a snack and went to the fridge. I ate some potato salad that my parents had bought from a local grocery … Read more
One of the keys to a successful music career is learning the art of delegation.
Bob Lord is a producer, composer, bassist, and CEO of PARMA Recordings with more than 150 credits as a producer, executive producer, performer, label manager, and composer to his name. He also co-founded the award-winning touring and experimental rock trio Dreadnaught in 1996. Tune in to this episode as we dig deep into the … Read more