The #1 Mistake Young Musicians Make
Every day I get to meet countless young musicians who share similar passions, dreams and drive. However, there is one trait I found that consistently distinguishes those who get ahead from those who sadly either give up trying or become bitter about the world that just ‘does not get them’.
How to Accelerate Your Professional Success
Stuck in your music career? These 5 clear steps will help you grow your visibility, refine your focus, and build lasting momentum — starting today.
10 Reasons Your Career is Stalling
You’re talented, you’re working hard, and yet… nothing’s moving. You’re not getting the gigs you want. You’re barely making rent. And despite all your effort, you feel invisible. If this sounds familiar, take a breath. Your problem isn’t that you’re not good enough. Your problem is that you’re missing clarity, positioning, and consistency.
Here are 10 brutally honest reasons your career might be stalling—and exactly what to do about each one.
Why Death Pays Well
If you are a practicing classical music professional in the western world, you are ideally positioned to bring solace and hope to grieving families through beautiful pieces of classical music. When people feel comforted they will gratefully reimburse you accordingly.
How to Jumpstart Your Career With $0
We have all been there. Empty wallet, bills that are just around the corner, the overwhelming feeling of insecurity about where the next gig is going to come from, everything seems to be conspiring against us. Yet, we still need to get up, practice, rehearse, keep our sanity and show up as professionals. What if I tell you there’s a cure for that and it costs $0?
4 Habits That Will Bring You the Best Results When Starting Up
There are hundreds of excellent music schools today and thousands of young, eager musicians graduate every year only to be rudely thrust onto an unforgiving and oversaturated market. These 4 habits will help you to differentiate form the sea of competition.
4 Pillars of Your Professional Brand as a Musician
Whether you are just starting on the journey of a professional musician or you perhaps are already a bit more established within your community, there is a lot you can to to put yourself out there and demand to be paid fairly for the service you provide. If you are sick and tired of being asked to play for free for the sake of ‘exposure’, it is time to examine the 4 pillars of your brand as a musician in order to set yourself up for success.