On Nov. 21, I attended a marvelous event here in Boston. Yes, it was a concert—but it felt more like an inspired community gathering, an experiment in belonging and collective dreaming. I’m still thinking about it. I’m still feeling into it. I’m still asking myself:...
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How well are you connecting with your audience?
In the past few weeks I've been talking with a number of musicians about the workshops, residencies, and other teaching artist (AKA "outreach") work they offer. It's worth fine-tuning yours because having real teaching artist skills can make you more marketable to...
Secrets to Teaching Artistry Success for Musicians: How to talk with Audiences
Teaching Artist Skills for Musicians: these are the essentials we all need. If the term "teaching artist" is new to you, it means more than an a working musician who also teaches. It's someone who creates arts experiences that help audiences make their own meaning—who...



