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We had the pleasure of meeting violinist Maia Jasper White very early on in our iCadenza journey; she was one of the first musicians we interviewed! That meeting led to an ongoing friendship as we realized that we had attended the same high school and had many other things in common. Around the time we … Read more
Do you ever feel like you’re living a double life? In one life, you’re a musician; in another, you’re a fill-in-the-blank. Whether you’re a solo performer or part of an ensemble, whether you’re working full time or part time, whether you’re raising a family or just trying to take care of yourself — leading this … Read more
We met Ellen McSweeney at The SAVVY Musician in Action at the University of South Carolina in June 2015. Immediately, we were so impressed by her leadership, creativity, and encouraging attitude.She is a multi-faceted musician and creator, as well as a brilliant writer. After SAVVY ended, we became big fans of Ellen’s weekly newsletter, The … Read more
Ariadne Greif epitomizes the concept of how to find your niche. She’s an amazingly talented singer we work with through her involvement in SHUFFLE Concert, a group represented by Cadenza Artists. Ariadne is absolutely an original. She has a trademark, yet versatile, sound and is involved in some of the most fascinating projects we’ve come across, … Read more
It was late October, and we were facing a crisis. One of the major tours that we had been planning for well over a year was falling apart. Due to a perfect storm of challenges, the tour could not be salvaged unless we could raise $50,000 practically overnight. Have you ever been in this boat? … Read more
Building your personal brand is a key part to finding success as a musician. In addition to being an astoundingly talented cellist, Jacob Shaw is one of the most hardworking musicians we know. We are constantly inspired by his artistry and feel fortunate to have him on our Cadenza Artists roster. Jacob’s personal brand consistency … Read more
It is hard to find the words to describe how much we adore Cheri Jamison. Cheri is a magnificent singer, life coach, image consultant, and a member of the Cadenza Artists team that we could not live without. We met her years ago at the suggestion of our very dear coach Michelle Bauman (who passed … Read more
Wondering if it’s time to give up your music career? This story will help. Noa Kageyama is without a doubt, one of the most inspiring voices in the classical music field. His website, The Bulletproof Musician, provides fascinating and helpful articles on performance and practice optimization that are both entertaining and scientifically grounded. We’ve long … Read more