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
One of the keys to a successful music career is learning the art of delegation.
Three months ago, I had a rude awakening which led to a deep appreciation for the power of community. My grandfather, who is like a father to me and walked me down the aisle at my wedding, slipped and fell, hit his head, developed a brain bleed, and wound up in the hospital and in … Read more
Being a musician can be a rewarding experience: playing live shows, being creative and writing music, and doing what you love to do. However, these rewards, at least at first, come with one major drawback: you won’t be paid much at all when you’re just starting out. Many musicians find that a day job can … Read more
When you think about how to get gigs, a few options are pretty obvious: You can research venues and send cold emails pitching yourself or your project. You can follow the more traditional path and audition for orchestras or ensembles. You can even rely on word of mouth and referrals through friends. We’ve been thinking a lot about that … Read more
As we near Thanksgiving and the winter holidays, you’re probably going to be spending a little extra time traveling. So we thought this would be the perfect time to round up the music podcasts that have featured iCadenza over the past few months. Listen while you’re on the plane, in the car, on the train — … Read more
Interesting story. Shortly after announcing the opening of our online course, Be Your Own Agent, we received an email from someone in our network saying this: Sorry but please don’t do this. If you’re good, agents will come find you like mine did. It brings down quality and consistency in our business and that’s really … Read more
The frustrating truth about the music industry is that becoming the best musician you can be doesn’t guarantee success — nor does it guarantee that you’ll get noticed by a manager or booking agent. These days, you’re required to be more than a musician. You’re expected to find and grow an audience, promote your own music, … Read more