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How to Write a Grant Proposal – A Concise Guide for Musicians

How to Write a Grant Proposal – A Concise Guide for Musicians

by Gerald Klickstein | Apr 27, 2022 | creative process, Entrepreneurship, music careers

“Let your community feed your creativity.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 313 If you aspire to present innovative or community-focused performances, there’s plenty of funding available to support those sorts of projects. In fact, many funding organizations are keen to...
The Musician’s Way in Two Verses

The Musician’s Way in Two Verses

by Gerald Klickstein | Mar 30, 2022 | creative process, music careers, music education, The Musician's Way

“Ultimately, your musical progress will depend more on your skillfulness with the creative process than on any talent.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 313 When I teach introductory workshops on The Musician’s Way, I organize concepts using frameworks that musicians can...
Teaching versus Showing

Teaching versus Showing

by Gerald Klickstein | Sep 28, 2021 | music careers, music education, Music Higher Education

“There are plenty of fine educators in the world – and some not-so-fine ones, too.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 293 I advise numerous aspiring music educators each year, and I find that many lack clarity about a vital aspect of teaching and learning. That is, they confuse...
Commissioning and Funding New Music

Commissioning and Funding New Music

by Gerald Klickstein | May 15, 2021 | Entrepreneurship, music careers, Music Higher Education

“Some of your most gratifying musical experiences will be those that serve the greater good.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 299 Musicians and arts leaders who understand how to commission high-quality music can build new audiences, increase their revenues, engage...
Counteracting Substance Abuse

Counteracting Substance Abuse

by Gerald Klickstein | Apr 12, 2021 | creativity, music careers, music education, wellness

“Any musician who says he is playing better either on the needle or when he is juiced is a plain straight liar… You can miss the most important years of your life, the years of possible creation.” -Charlie Parker, saxophonist and composer The Musician’s Way, p....
The “Funding-First” Grant Cycle

The “Funding-First” Grant Cycle

by Gerald Klickstein | Jan 26, 2021 | Entrepreneurship, music careers

If you’re keen to impact more people through your music, and perhaps increase your earnings, then grant funding and partnerships with non-profit organizations can make both possible. First, though, it’s wise to understand the complete grant cycle. For...
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