For musicians, Imposter Syndrome Isn’t the Problem—It’s the symptom. Underneath the “feeling like a fraud,” is something more troubling. If I had a nickel for every time a musician told me they felt like a fraud, well, I could build me a small monument to unnecessary...
Most of us don't like to admit that we're scared. But the truth is, we ALL have anxieties around performing, auditioning, public speaking, and/or interviewing. And then there's networking and social interactions. To help, here are my best kept Secrets Revealed: How to...
To address the general level of anxiety I find most musicians experience, I'm busting out my Big-Ass List of Fears. For real. You know, the gnawing 3 am, 'what am I doing with my life?' kind of fears. The fears that keep us awake at night are almost always...
Here's an embarrassing "life lesson" from my past that I learned from. OUCH. A few years back I was a guest speaker at the Classical Singer Convention. It ended up being a wonderful experience but it sure didn't start out that way. What I mean is that immediately...
Welcome to my worst procrastination story: If you’re anything like me, you’ve had stretches when a task on your to-do list refuses to get done. It’s on the list day after day but not getting crossed off. This happened a few years ago: one seemingly simple item on my...
Please join me! TODAY's the launch of the NewMusicBox FB Live Creative Productivity Challenge. What's in it for you? Tools to help focus on what matters most so you can get your most important work done. Consider all the projects you expect to be involved in during...
Join me for the 5 Day Creative Productivity Challenge. Let's clear the deck so you can work smarter, get more done, and achieve the Flow state more consistently. It starts a week from today: OMG! I'm excited (and nervous!)—this will be my first FB live and I will be...
I want to acknowledge you, dear reader, for your creative labor. I'm so grateful to live in a world where people use their creative skills to make art of all kinds and I'm inspired by your example. Thank you for daring to put your art, out into the world! It's a labor...
As a follow up to last week's Interview "Bomb" story, here's my checklist of favorite interview mistakes to avoid. At one time or another, I've made all these mistakes, learning my lessons the hard way so you don't have to! The mistakes I've listed are in 3 groupings:...
It's summer festival time and like seasonal allergies, there are a set of common symptoms you may experience. I spoke last week at the fantastic Imani Winds Chamber Music Festival and worked with a terrific set of musicians (YAY!). Afterward, I found myself thinking...
