A talented, accomplished musician, Ellen (a composite of several of my clients), came to me because she'd had several college teaching interviews but no offers, and wanted help. Ellen said the interviews overall had gone pretty well. Except when the employer asked a...
Surprise: Here are the three unexpected things I learned last week about change. The three are all about how we process change and why it's such a challenge. Even when we're motivated, many of us struggle to make change happen and we often get in our own way (think of...
MONDAY BYTES - May 20, 2013 I've been thinking about the power of narrative for DIY musicians: we all need to be tuned in to stories.Essentially, readers need to care about a character (the "you" in your bio, press release, or grant proposal). To help us care, we need...
I often find folks are stumped when it comes to identifying and encapsulating what motivates them as musicians. Maybe the challenge lies in conveying one's overall motivation. After all, most musicians have been making music for the majority of their lives. Music may...
