Jennifer Rosenfeld 
Psst! I have a secret… one that you might be surprised to hear. But before I spill it, let’s acknowledge the holiday season. Last week we talked about how the holidays could bring up feelings of rejection. But the opposite could happen, too! Thanks to Messiah, Nutcracker, caroling, and gigs galore, this time of year … Read more
Raise your hand if you’re… an introvert or an over-thinker or a perfectionist Or all of the above. 🙂 Even having just one of these qualities makes it that much harder to get out there and promote your work. But like we’ve said before, if you’re not putting yourself out there, no one will know … Read more
Many musicians recoil when they think of their artistic career as a business. Do you? It’s understandable if you do. That’s because the word “business,” especially among musicians, can feel like a dirty word. It often represents selling out and sidelining your creativity. But what if the assumptions you’re making about business are actually holding … Read more
Do you ever come down with a severe case of social media envy? You see other performers with huge followings, tons of interaction, and a thriving, vibrant community… while you’re getting sidetracked trying a memorable hashtag for your new project and watching Carpool Karaoke videos (again). And that, in a nutshell, displays the best and … Read more
When it comes to booking your own gigs, you can be faced with many reasons to give up. You might do everything you’re supposed to and still get rejected. Maybe a venue says no outright. Or they don’t respond to your emails. Or they don’t call you back. You get frustrated and start to wonder… Is … Read more
Interesting story. Shortly after announcing the opening of our online course, Be Your Own Agent, we received an email from someone in our network saying this: Sorry but please don’t do this. If you’re good, agents will come find you like mine did. It brings down quality and consistency in our business and that’s really … Read more
One of the things that agents and managers look for when deciding to take on an artist is that s/he has a touring history. That’s because a successful tour typically proves that you can promote your art effectively, attract an audience, and withstand the stress and surprises of a tour. But what if you’re a … Read more
Musicians and performers tend to resist to putting their art into words. Often they say that their work speaks for itself. It’s understandable. Sometimes trying to sum up your artistry can leave you feeling like you’re not quite capturing the essence of what you do. And that’s the reason it’s so important to try. Afterall, … Read more