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...
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...
Too many musicians are limited by the voices in their heads: the gremlins that seek to undermine our best efforts. So I ask you to . . . Imagine what a difference it would make to find freedom from negative self-talk What would that change do for you, for your...
If real-time in-person networking makes your skin crawl, then try my Musicians' Networking Solutions to change your mindset and change your world! Let me level with you. I used to hate even the IDEA of networking. It brought to mind sleazy sales people pressing their...
Last year, Yo-Yo Ma released (as part of Audible's 'Words + Music' initiative) Beginner's Mind. It's 90 minutes of personal memoir and exclusive musical recordings. In it, Ma shares "four stories of beginnings" and the lessons he's gained over decades pursuing...
Pianist Anna Manalo wrote in with a juicy branding and marketing question for all of us to chew on. Here's what she asked about, "how to determine / identify authenticity for an ensemble." And of course, we can apply this to individual musicians as well. Let's dive in...
Sandra Joseph earned the record as the longest-running leading lady in the longest-running Broadway show of all time. She played Christine in Phantom of the Opera on Broadway for a decade (!) and is now an author and inspirational speaker. She offers insight into how...
There may be many contributing factors, but what's the most important, the essential one? In terms of your career, what's the real issue holding you back? Let's consider mindset for musicians. How's your general state of mind in relation to your career? Rate your...
Let's play the word association game! What comes to mind when you think of the word "summer"? A favorite festival experience? Barber's "Summer Music" or Gershwin's "Summer Time"? For me, summer means swimming and homemade popsicles. That's what comes to mind first for...
I'm often asked what it takes to create a successful music career. The truth is, it depends on the musician's readiness. Is your music career headed in the right direction? Are you ready to make real change? I'm asking because I find that many of us are fooling...
