If you've ever wondered after an interview, "Why didn't I advance to the second round?" or "How else could I have answered that question?" Or "Why was the employer even asking that question?!," then this post is for you. Below are three difficult interview questions...
college teaching
Music educators want to get hired, but do you have enough teaching experience?
Here's the conundrum: in order to get hired to teach, you need experience. But in order to get that experience, you need to get hired. Because of this, musicians without much teaching experience often end up discouraged and stuck, going nowhere fast. The question is,...
4 Quick Questions for You, Dear Reader!
Here's a survey with 4 quick questions I'd love your input on. I'm developing an online course and wanted your feedback on possible titles. (It's a 3 week intensive for musicians who are serious about improving their CVs and advancing in the college teaching job...
Musicians and magical thinking
If you're anything like me, you fell in love with music at an early age and it became your whole life. For me, music was a refuge, an alternative reality. I was more than motivated—I was obsessed. Let's look at how goals and expectations can lead us astray: let's...




