“It’s not who you know; it’s who knows you.” –Saying When it comes to networking, I can’t imagine a more useful truism than the one above. In essence, networking is an ongoing process of community-building in which we keep people informed about our activities...
“I cannot tell you how much I love to play for people.” –Arthur Rubinstein, pianist The October/November issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter brings together a range of important resources for aspiring and veteran musicians. You’ll find announcements...
“I find my greatest pleasure, and so my reward, in the work that precedes what the world calls success.” –Thomas Edison The Musician’s Way, p. 216 If we musicians want to organize self-produced events – things such as concerts, festivals, and community projects...
“Let your community feed your creativity.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 313 When we musicians plan self-produced concerts, we set out to share our art and generate income. Problem is, although self-produced concerts bring many rewards, they’re pricey to put on – venue,...
“The ease of your entry into the music profession will largely depend on the doors you open while you’re a student.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 305 If you’re studying music with the intention of becoming a professional, then, to succeed after graduating from a...
“There are different programs for different places.” –André-Michel Schub, pianist The Musician’s Way, p. 208 If you aspire to a career as an independent musician, then one of the best moves you can make is to differentiate yourself from other artists in your genre....
“Music fills the infinite between two souls” –Rabindranath Tagore, author The August/September issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter highlights diverse resources for musicians including exciting new tech tools that make it easier than ever for performers to...
“Practicing a new piece of music is like starting a love affair.” -The Musician’s Way, p. 106 The June/July issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter features news, tips, inspiration, and resources in a collection that you won’t find anywhere else. Ever have...
“Like any performance, a job interview involves specialized knowledge and skills.” Building on my previous post, “Applying for Music Faculty Positions,” this article offers tips to help candidates interview successfully for music teaching jobs in colleges,...
