This month’s podcast is a very special one. Our guest, Mona Golabek, is an extraordinary pianist and writer who created and stars in the one-woman show The Pianist of Willesden Lane. The Pianist of Willesden Lane has toured all over the US (and recently premiered in London) and tells the story of Mona’s mother Lisa, … Read more
Advanced degrees in music can provide tremendous benefits and resources. Undergraduate degrees are often loaded with other academic requirements or distractions depending on where you attend, and your time and attention have a lot of demands placed on them. But is graduate school for music the best investment? For years, no one disputed the benefits … Read more
Several months ago, I watched a YouTube clip of an octogenarian dance the tango with a man at least half her age, complete with aerials, flips and spins.You may have seen this same video — it was an important example of pure self-expression. It was inspiring and also frightening at times, as I was just … Read more
Which of these is your typical response to growing your music network? I really don’t like networking because it feels insincere and forced. I’m perfectly comfortable networking — I just don’t know where to go to make the best use of my time. I feel overwhelmed by trying to grow my network. It feels pointless … Read more
You did it! You survived the juries, competitions, high-stakes performances, strenuous practice hours, and maybe even comprehensive exams of music school. You have finely tuned skills that give you confidence on stage and behind the audition screen, and all the tools you’ll need to prepare for auditions. Surely an excellent job is just around the … Read more