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New Grant Programs for Musicians — Maybe You?

New Grant Programs for Musicians — Maybe You?

It's not every day that a grant funder announces a new program for musicians, so I'm excited to help spread the news. Chamber Music America actually has TWO new grant programs for musicians — maybe you? One is for jazz and the other for classical musicians....

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Solutions for the Day Job Dilemma

Solutions for the Day Job Dilemma

Rachel wrote in a few weeks ago requesting a post on this topic (thanks, Rachel!). Here are solutions for the day job dilemma. It's an issue many people struggle with. To help, below are excerpts from the forthcoming 3rd edition of my book Beyond Talent: Creating a...

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How to improve your fundraising pitches

How to improve your fundraising pitches

It's a question I hear pretty often: How can I raise more money? The answer in part is to learn how to improve your fundraising messages. Start by paying attention to the fundraising pitches that you receive. Notice what works, what's effective. Notice when the pitch...

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How to Make the Ask

How to Make the Ask

Want Money? Ask for Advice! Asking for advice is a great way to cultivate your community of potential supporters. Think of the 10-15 people closest to you—mentors from back home, family friends, and extended family—people who have shown interest in you and your music...

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Raising money for a dream project?

Raising money for a dream project?

Let me guess, you have a project. A dream project that you would love to go forward with and it involves raising money. Maybe it’s a festival you want to launch. An after school program you'd love to create. An album you want to record. An instrument you want to buy....

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