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The Voices in My Head: Tips on Changing Your Thoughts Part 1
Last week, I realized that lately, my most destructive thought pattern is the assumption that how I am today and the choices that I make (or fail to make) define who I will become. I’m definitely my own worst critic, but the truth is that my self-criticism is compounded by
Jennifer’s Writing a Musical! Can You Relate to Her Fears?
Over the last several years, Julia and I have done a lot of work supporting the artistic process and goals of our clients as they develop and launch new projects. It’s been wonderful and rewarding—and, it’s given me the itch to work on an artistic project of my own! I
How to Get Noticed as an Artist: 1 Easy Technique
In our work with musicians and performing artists, one question we get asked a lot is: How do I stand out? The competition feels tighter than ever. Opportunities seem scarce. And you want to set yourself apart from the pack. There’s one simple way to get noticed as an artist—and it
Are You Making These Marketing Mistakes? How to Promote Your Work
As a whole, artists have a bad reputation when it comes to self-promotion. Tabloids poke fun at “diva” behavior. People pour over tell-alls that detail over-the-top behavior backstage. And then there’s “that guy,” the one who manages to post 3 times a day on every form of social media, and somehow
Are These 3 Excuses Stopping You? Overcoming Self-Sabotage Behavior
You’re far from complacent. You understand that to get ahead you need to make your own opportunities. So what are you supposed to do if you’ve been putting in the effort but not seeing the results? Many of our clients tell us that as the years go by, they refine
How One Negative Review Changed Everything
If you’re like most of the artists and performers we work with, you probably put a lot of pressure on yourself to be perfect. I do, too! In fact, I’m going share a personal story about my recent battle with perfection. Honestly, I’m a little nervous about being this vulnerable