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Podcast #37: Unlocking Your Creativity (Consistently) with Composer Dale Trumbore
I’m so excited to share this conversation with composer Dale Trumbore! Dale has been called “a rising star among modern choral composers” (AXS), and her music has been praised for its “soaring melodies and beguiling harmonies” (The New York Times). She also is a wonderfully thoughtful person who packed a
Afraid to Post on Social Media? How to Overcome Your Fears of Promoting Your Music Online
One of the most common fears our clients have — whether they’re private coaching clients or part of our Coro Community — is posting on social media. They get hung up on questions like… “Do I want to be that person who’s always promoting themselves?” “Does posting on social media cheapen my art?” “What
Podcast #36: Scott Harrison
Today I had the chance to talk with Scott Harrison, the Executive Director of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, about fundraising, the art of differentiation, and the importance of collaborations. He gives future (and current) arts administrators tips on how to approach fundraising so that it’s easier and more successful.
Career Advisor or Career Coach? How to Maximize Your Music Students’ Success by Being Both
As a music educator, career advisor, or music mentor, you have a deep passion for helping your students succeed. But it’s easy to feel fenced in by the traditional methodology and rigid expectations of what it means to support your students. You’ve probably found that your students require more than
Podcast #35: Eunbi Kim
How do you know if you’re making the right decisions and moving your career in the right direction? If you’re anything like most musicians, you’re probably experiencing no small amount of fear (and that’s ok). I sat down with pianist Eunbi Kim to talk about her multi-disciplinary project Murakami Music
Constructive Feedback: Why It’s Lacking in Classical Music and How We Can Cultivate It
You might remember my story about how a teacher’s feedback on my talent impacted me and my identity as a musician. After that post when live, many of you shared similar stories with me about how a teacher’s feedback had a negative impact on your career in music. It got