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...
New Music Box
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Grateful Flow — the Music Success Tool
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...
Your Inner Censor
MONDAY BYTES — May 25, 2015 Happy launch of summer! And in honor of Memorial Day, here's a thought about artists' legacies. Wisdom for the week from cellist/composer Erik Friedlander: “It’s not your skill level, it’s how much you communicate. It’s how much you express...



