What you'll hear: - Creating a digital concert series - what that looks like and how his orchestra is making it a complete experience - Robert's take on being an assistant conductor... and how it can be a special position in it's own right, not just a stepping-stone - What it was like to conduct the Cleveland Orchestra in a duck costume (yes you read that right!) - How to build a following around something YOU created and what that can do for your future opportunities Find out more about Robert'...
Oct 01, 2020•45 min
Welcome to my *NEW* series, The HOT SEAT, where I talk with musicians I'm working with in *real* time about audience building and creating businesses in the world TODAY! On today's episode I have Claire Galloway Weber, soprano, diction expert and program creator. We talked about: Claire’s opinions on creating your OWN career in the opera world AGE LIMITS and the problems with them - and how they limit young singers About the WRITING PROCESS in creating valuable content And so much more Want to l...
Sep 22, 2020•32 min
What you'll hear: - The best approach when inviting someone to collaborate and how to communicate when you do it - Creative ideas for performance during this weird time - How to think of branding and what you offer as a musician - Why and how you should *ASK* for what you want from your audience And so much more! To hear more about Greg and to check out his latest album, go to https://gregoryharrington.com/ To purchase Greg's album, click HERE: https://music.apple.com/us/album/glass-hour/1526467...
Sep 18, 2020•55 min
What you'll hear: - How Joe manages social media with a busy symphony schedule - How growing an audience on Instagram changed his life - The story of his first audition failure... this one was a surprise! - Joe's POV on losses (powerful!) - The key to loving your career... this one is HUGE - The biggest problem in music education and what Joe is doing about it - And so much more! To find out MORE about Project 440 College Fair, click HERE To follow Joe on Instagram, click HERE To read more about...
Sep 03, 2020•46 min
What you'll hear: - Learn about the concept of enrollment and how it helps you make your project a reality without making you feel like you're asking everyone for a favor - How personal development transformed Caleigh's career - and how she uses what she has learned through years of her own work on herself with her coaching with clients - How she continues to make her dream projects reality - And so much more! Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure income? Y...
Jun 23, 2020•59 min
Join me for this 3-part interview series discussing the power of an audience in your music career. First up: Jennet Ingle, orchestral and solo oboist and founder of The Invincible Oboist, a 10-week online program geared toward becoming a stronger, more confident oboist and reed maker. Jennet and I talk about how she built her audience and the launch of her new program, which is possible *because* of having an audience of people who know, like and trust her. Want to learn how to turn YOUR creativ...
May 25, 2020•28 min
What you'll hear: - What makes an online performance good? We discuss - How his activism plays a role in his career - and why you shouldn't be afraid to speak your mind - How allowing *who you are* into your work actually causes you to connect with your audience on a deeper level - Charisma... what it is, actually . This was amazing. ... and so much more! Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure income? You need to discover your Proprietary Methodology . Click...
May 15, 2020•1 hr 24 min
CEO and co-founder of Nu Deco Ensemble is back to share the latest about this cutting-edge 21st century orchestra. You’ll hear: How they are staying connected with their audience during the current situation with the lockdown Their unique model - a totally cutting-edge way of operating ticketing, raising money and building a strong community at the same time How they’re redefining what a YOUTH ORCHESTRA experience can look like - you need to hear this if you’re an educator What’s new for their u...
Apr 27, 2020•43 min
Cellist/Singer-songwriter/Teaching Artist and my good friend SHANA TUCKER comes on the podcast to talk about her career, from youth orchestra to being a music major, to discovering a NEW way of doing things as an artist with her cello that matches who she is and what she really wants to do. She shares her journey from college to a creating a career as an independent performer and teaching artist. To hear Shana’s music, go to http://www.shanatucker.com/ or stream her music on Spotify. Follow Shan...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Babatunde and I sit down to talk about creating a really unique career in the opera world, the story of how a casually posted video on Facebook went viral in a matter of days (and what he did next) and what the opera world thinks of him combining hip hop beats with opera. Follow Babatunde on social media: Facebook Instagram @babatunde_hiphopera YouTube Join Babatunde's mailing list here CC theme music by Gaby Castro: follow her @musiciansprime on Instagram Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative...
Feb 20, 2020•52 min
What you'll hear: The place of opera in today’s world - where does it fit in? The treatment of women in traditional opera: how Jennifer feels about this and how she directs to deal with this The artistry that is possible in directing and how you can alter the story - she’s got one coming up for opera’s most popular piece How she makes opera more modern with the use of technology The LENGTH of opera… what do we do with that in our world today? We explore. And MORE! To learn more about Jennifer Wi...
Jan 30, 2020•43 min
What you'll hear: The concept of “failing UP” - what that means “Don’t quit your day job” - WHAT? Chris’ advice on how to make your dream of getting an orchestra job come true as a musician The best advice about managing your day for your work - and what Chris suggests you consider when managing a freelance career AND preparing for an audition The concept of a Practice Buddy - and how to find a good one - and some tangible ideas you can do right now in your practice And much more! Want to learn ...
Jan 03, 2020•46 min
What you'll hear: The benefit of being an *early adopter* Audience research… how Nathan adjusted to suit what he discovered while growing his audience What it looks like to be CHOOSY in your career - the fear most people feel and how it really works The power of getting a coach for your business - something that’s *really* different from having a private teacher for your instrument Zeroing on the exact student you’d like to teach - and how that impacts your business The power of the group camara...
Dec 20, 2019•1 hr 11 min
What you'll hear: Getting an internship… the gutsy way Joe did it The embarrassing thing Joe and I both admit… but it’s a smart move after college! Getting started as a commercial composer - what that looks like The value of getting a “real” job after undergrad The self-employment conundrum… how do you get clients? Joe shares his secret (hint: it’s connected to visibility!) Self employment and your personality type - what works, what doesn’t The most important part of your website - this is KEY ...
Dec 06, 2019•57 min
What you'll hear: The incredible, daring project of taking a 9’ Steinway OUTSIDE to play concerts in nature… THE logistics around THAT! Sharing your new ideas with friends and colleagues… the advice you need to hear How to make your vision for what you’re creating super CLEAR Why Hunter loves grants - and his advice on doing better at applying for them… this one is SO important! One way to tell if your project is a good idea… I love this! The experience of hearing *feedback* from your audience a...
Nov 21, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Thank you for joining me on my first SOLO podcast episode, a follow up to the free training, Find Your Boss Self - where I explore the reasons why people are resisting becoming visible and growing their audience. What you'll hear: Does audience building have to take up all of your time? My philosophy on this What about what your colleagues think? I share the reason you feel this pressure, what they see and how to remedy your feeling self-conscious around your new project and visibility in front ...
Nov 14, 2019•15 min
What you'll hear: The one thing you need to know about musicians’ hearing health How to find the RIGHT audiologist as a musician - specific for musicians’ needs Things you NEED to tell an audiologist when you go to an appointment - I never would have known this! What to do if you get a negative hearing diagnosis - first step, don’t freak out! Hear what to do after that! Things you can do in your surroundings to protect your hearing - this is a must-hear! The surprising advice about how to adjust...
Nov 07, 2019•1 hr 13 min
What you'll hear: The conundrum Jeffrey found himself in when he started his new job as a horn teacher in a university, and how he solved it The story behind his unique way of teaching the horn What improvisation REALLY is… this was my favorite description of it I’ve ever heard An amazing distinction between playing and listening… A toxic part of the teaching paradigm, something I believed until now! Instead of fearing improvisation as a student… what if we demanded it be part of the curriculum?...
Oct 17, 2019•55 min
What you'll hear: The devastating relationship in orchestras between the musicians and the management: what is behind this? The most valuable actions that musicians can do in partnership with the management The actual key to breaking down the barrier between the two sides Redefining the qualifications of a professional musician *outside* of just the valuable playing ability and musicianship: going forward, will it be wise to allow your playing to tell the whole story when applying for a job? We ...
Oct 03, 2019•48 min
What you'll hear: Being a child prodigy and his very advanced view on how to deal with success at an early age How Conrad figured out his NICHE - great advice for EVERY musician The question every music org should ask themselves about programming - this one is so spot on! The audience-building misunderstandings currently in the classical music marketplace - a new way of looking at it What presenting classical music is *really* about - his down-to earth philosophy that could revolutionize the cla...
Sep 19, 2019•54 min
What you'll hear: The delicate dance of raising money and writing grants - The income story - what everyone wants to know about self-founded ensembles Band Mindset vs. Business Mindset: Navigating the transition to making the ensemble a business The surprising things about grant writing and the learning curves involved Managing their own finances… and what they learned from their mistakes To learn more about JACK and their projects, check them out at their website: http://jackquartet.com/ SIGN U...
Sep 05, 2019•57 min
Thank you for joining me on the season finale episode of Crushing Classical! Stay tuned for Season 4, launching at the beginning of September. What you'll hear: The VALUE of building your audience online - the WHY from Lucas How a karaoke night fast-tracked his career in the US The importance of being in the right place at the right time… and being PREPARED for when you are Some solid advice about school and student loan debt How Lucas negotiated his tuition - and his point of view about school....
Jun 13, 2019•40 min
What you'll hear: How learning how to tell better stories is crucial for musicians In today’s world with so much going on - what draws people to concerts? We discuss On being a freelancer: the mindset and strategy that keeps you fulfilled and energized The fringe benefits of your jobs outside of the repertoire and playing experience; this one is valuable and often forgotten about The deeper way to find and show your humanity as a musician - and how that can grow and cultivate your audience The s...
May 23, 2019•57 min
Today on the show I have Aubrey Bergauer, Executive Director of the California Symphony. What you'll hear: Allowing concert goers to use their PHONES ON SILENT… the reaction from people inside the orchestra business and how people handle it in real life The shocking marketing figure about social media… and what orchestras are MISSING when it comes to marketing. This one surprised me! The phenomenon true for all humans that is extremely detrimental to arts organizations - and what to do about it ...
May 09, 2019•56 min
What you'll hear: How Amy Beth grew hers/her daughter’s Instagram account to over 28,000 followers How she self-created her own career as a soloist How she navigated an extremely difficult time in her life that put her solo career on hold - and how she jump-started it again How being TRUE to YOURSELF, while sometimes scary - WORKS in creating a career you love Some great ideas for creating MORE than a just a teaching studio The BIG career move she just made, the process and the advice she has fo...
Apr 25, 2019•1 hr 12 min
What you'll hear: The realization that Kate had about her career that caused her to immediately begin pursuing a solo concert career The actual steps she did to start The game-changer that people don’t realize makes this career path much more palatable Management: the pros and cons Keeping it all organized… her solid and do-able method The key to managing yourself and your organization Great tip for traveling for cellists! Check out Kate’s website for where she’s performing, and my favorite post...
Apr 12, 2019•51 min
What you'll hear: Choosing a college to support YOU, who you are and putting your unique self and needs first in that choice How doing a different major led Ingrid back to music The importance of independence in creating your own career How she found a full-ride to music - something to consider! The benefits of *not* going to a big name conservatory How Ingrid realized she *could* make singing a part of her career Designing your own major - yes, this is a thing Why worrying on “focusing on one t...
Mar 28, 2019•44 min
What you'll hear: What his first job in the record industry taught him How the dark period after Tower Records closed led him to creating his own business The biggest mistakes people make in PR How much does it cost? Real talk about WHEN you need a PR firm The importance of STORYTELLING and how you do it The best time to hire a publicist To find out more about Andrew, Unison Media, Crypt and Catacombs concert series and his Burger project: https://www.unison.media/ https://www.deathofclassical.c...
Mar 08, 2019•48 min
How a hobby can become a big part of what you do… and a potential career facet and income stream How Sarah grew her Instagram following from a personal page with some posts about violin to a 13,000 following connected to her food blog How her large following on Instagram led to *delicious* brand partnerships A look outside the box on this podcast showed Sarah some other options for her food facet of her career she hasn’t thought of yet… Talking through monetizing a hobby… the pros and cons Getti...
Feb 21, 2019•49 min
What you'll hear: The benefits and challenges of being in a category on ONE How to navigate a music education when you have more than one musical interest and focus How to forge relationships for collaboration The project he did which showed him a whole world with regards for what creating your own musical business can look like To hear Jodie with WildUP Friday, 2/8 at 8:00 https://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/ros_perf_series/wild-up-2/ To learn more about Jodie: http://jodielandau.com/ I want...
Feb 07, 2019•1 hr 16 min
