Success in the performing industry relies heavily on your relationships, whether they be with presenters, bloggers, PR people, fellow artists, critics, or fans. The problem? Without a reliable system, managing your contacts gets overwhelming. It’s easy to forget who you’ve reached out to and what the outcome of your conversation was. Most musicians have tried … Read more
21st-century musicians are the ultimate freelancers. You might have multiple jobs like performing with an organization, booking and performing your own gigs, teaching, administration, and/or a nonmusical day job. Many refer to this as a “portfolio career” and it has become the norm for musicians. But keeping up with all of your jobs and projects … Read more
Do you ever notice how a single day goes by SO quickly? For me, a whole week can drift away without me doing the one big thing I wanted to do. Maybe that’s why I love reading about morning routines and time-management hacks. From The Miracle Morning to the The 5 AM Club, I’ve read … Read more
In just a couple of weeks, 2017 will be in the rearview mirror. And there will be lots of pressure to look ahead and set goals for next year. But before you jump ahead, there’s something that you should do first. This is something that we do every year with our iCadenza team, and it … Read more
Psst! I have a secret… one that you might be surprised to hear. But before I spill it, let’s acknowledge the holiday season. Last week we talked about how the holidays could bring up feelings of rejection. But the opposite could happen, too! Thanks to Messiah, Nutcracker, caroling, and gigs galore, this time of year … Read more
Many musicians recoil when they think of their artistic career as a business. Do you? It’s understandable if you do. That’s because the word “business,” especially among musicians, can feel like a dirty word. It often represents selling out and sidelining your creativity. But what if the assumptions you’re making about business are actually holding … Read more
You’ve got an exciting project that you’ve been working on for months — and you’re ready to tell the world about it. There’s just one catch. You have to write a press release. Intimidating much? Because you’re no slouch, you do lots of research. You read articles that say press releases should essentially be a … Read more
You’ve put in the hard work to get where you are. You practice, even on your days off. You keep your social media profiles updated. You’ve created a small network that leads to performing opportunities. But the work doesn’t come as steadily as you’d like. And, as a result, your income feels wobbly. Performing is what … Read more