Many early-career musicians have internal deadlines for achieving their goals. They think they have to win an orchestral position or get a college teaching job by a certain age in order to have "made it." And if they fail, they plan to quit music and go to law...
It’s uncomfortable question #147, one that too many of us try to avoid: What's the impact you're making through your music? Let’s talk legacy: yours, mine, ours. This has been on my mind lately because as we enter the darker, colder season of these challenging times,...
I'm so sorry that we've lost the notorious RBG. And I'm so grateful for the work that she did to make a more level playing field for all. Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been a role model for so many of us, and now we need to carry on without her. Musician: are you ready to...
MONDAY BYES — October 3, 2016 This is a long delayed THANK YOU to composer Jonathan Newmark who wrote in on the topics of legacy and how we measure success. The word legacy always reminded me of dogs marking their territory. And men donating buildings to be named in...
MONDAY BYTES – May 26, 2014 3 Questions for Memorial Day Whom do you want to remember today? What legacy are you especially grateful for? What is the work you are doing that honors your heroes and heroines? (The people who have helped you develop as an artist and...
MONDAY BYTES – December 16, 2013 This past week saw many tributes to Nelson Mandela and his impact on the world. While many of these were touching and inspiring, for me it was this flash mob video below at a Woolworth's (!) that made the biggest impact. At this high...
MONDAY BYTES - May 30, 2011 In honor of Memorial Day, here's one of my all-time favorite Seth Godin blogposts (I'm a huge fan), about why we're here: Soles All you've got, all your brand has got, all any of us have are the memories and expectations and changes...
