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...
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...
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...
How's your self-worth these days? Too often the driving energy behind creative work is the desire for approval and validation. I'm asking, Are you worthy? Caught up in trying to prove yourself as a musician? If we scratch below the surface, many musicians are stuck...
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...
Let's talk Fee negotiation for musicians. Picture this: you've contacted the concert presenter by email. You've introduced yourself and your music with a compelling pitch for a program — and it a great match for the venue and series. You waited a week. Then you sent a...
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...
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...
I've worked with many musicians on the issue of getting past Resistance, Procrastination, and Distractions. Maybe you've had some of these challenges too? So here are 5 of my favorite tools for Getting More Done so you can get more of your best work out into the world...
