As busy freelance musicians, we go from rehearsals and teaching, to squeezing in the practice time, admin work, and errands.All while trying to cram in a social life and taking care of our health. How can you manage transitioning from task to task so that you’re not...
I have a present for you—appropriate at any part of the season. It's the best gift ever for busy musicians. And it starts with a story. It's about a client I'll call Jane. An accomplished musician, educator, and administrator, Jane was killing herself working 5 part...
When it comes to practicing and career planning for the new season, has your motivation taken a hike? Here's my 3-step cure for your summer slump. If you feel guilty about not practicing and unhappy with wasting hours scrolling through your social media or glued to...
What would you do to feel 50% happier with yourself and your career? What are the changes you'd be willing to make? I'm asking because sometimes we think we're ready to make real change in our careers. But then when it comes down to the nitty gritty of building...
I recently read Brené Brown's Daring Greatly (it's terrific!). She has a lot to say about the perils of perfectionism, but the passage (from pgs. 128-130) especially hits home for musicians. It's what Brené's research showed in terms of: What it is and isn't...
Here's a favorite tool from Phil Stutz and Barry Michels, the authors of Coming Alive and The Tools. Who knew that gratitude was a secret weapon for success? Here is Grateful Flow — the Music Success Tool. Barry and Phil are LA-based therapists whose clients include...
MONDAY BYTES — December 12, 2016 Ever feel like you’ve got a starved imagination? Like your creative flow is running dry? It's as though all you've been having is junk food and now you're craving healthier fare. I spent what feels like half the weekend in the holiday...
