Advanced degrees in music can provide tremendous benefits and resources. Undergraduate degrees are often loaded with other academic requirements or distractions depending on where you attend, and your time and attention have a lot of demands placed on them. But is graduate school for music the best investment? For years, no one disputed the benefits … Read more
Which of these is your typical response to growing your music network? I really don’t like networking because it feels insincere and forced. I’m perfectly comfortable networking — I just don’t know where to go to make the best use of my time. I feel overwhelmed by trying to grow my network. It feels pointless … Read more
You did it! You survived the juries, competitions, high-stakes performances, strenuous practice hours, and maybe even comprehensive exams of music school. You have finely tuned skills that give you confidence on stage and behind the audition screen, and all the tools you’ll need to prepare for auditions. Surely an excellent job is just around the … Read more
Building your personal brand is a key part to finding success as a musician. In addition to being an astoundingly talented cellist, Jacob Shaw is one of the most hardworking musicians we know. We are constantly inspired by his artistry and feel fortunate to have him on our Cadenza Artists roster. Jacob’s personal brand consistency … Read more
It is hard to find the words to describe how much we adore Cheri Jamison. Cheri is a magnificent singer, life coach, image consultant, and a member of the Cadenza Artists team that we could not live without. We met her years ago at the suggestion of our very dear coach Michelle Bauman (who passed … Read more
Here’s a difficult truth: most performing artists aren’t ready to be managed, even if they think they are. So, how can you know when you’re ready for management? There are a few key signs we’re going to share. But before we do, here’s some background about why we here at iCadenza are so familiar with … Read more
Aaron Dworkin is one of the most inspiring individuals we’ve encountered on our path. A rapid thinker, he has a way of inspiring us (and everyone else around him) whenever he utters a sentence. He’s a man who lives and breathes his passion — and it’s contagious! Few individuals have had a more visible impact … Read more
When we first started our talent agency Cadenza Artists (about a year and a half after starting iCadenza), one of our early challenges was building up a roster of artists. Thanks to a referral of a mentor, we were introduced to mezzo-soprano Laurie Rubin and were immediately blown away. Her artistry and musicianship were astounding … Read more