Happiest Musician Minisode: Focus is a Superpower!
Crushing Classical
The energy we musicians bring to performance is unusual, and important. We can't do our incredible work without it. How do you think about protecting your brain for this job requirement? Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Desmond Earley: Chamber Music by James Joyce
Crushing Classical
I'm always interested in project management - how big and complex projects come to life. I'm always interested in inspiration - where the ideas come from and the WHY behind them. This interview gives us ALL of that and more! Born in Dublin, very close to the location of many of Handel's Dublin performances in 1741and 1742, Dr. Desmond Earley is an accomplished harpsichordist, conductor, Baroque- and Choral-Music specialist, educator, arts ambassador, and composer. Hailed by The Irish Times as ‘enterprising and wide ranging’, he is an Associate Professor specialising in...
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Making Big Dreams Happen
Crushing Classical
A conversation I recently had got thrillingly concrete when we started asking and answering concrete questions. Might some ACTION steps help you, too? Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Shawn Head: Honored Grand Master of Classical Shakuhachi
Crushing Classical
With an active performing and recording schedule, and a growing studio of students, Shawn Tairyu Head has dedicated himself to bringing the shakuhachi to new audiences around the world. While he embraces the traditional melodies of the ancient repertoire known as honkyoku, his classical conservatory training and Western spiritual perspective make him equally at home composing and commissioning new works that explore the unique sonic possibilities of the shakuhachi. As a performer, composer, and teacher, his goal is nothing less than a shakuhachi revival. In this conversation, you will find SO...
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Give Your Gig a Chance to be Great
Crushing Classical
One of the pillars of a portfolio career is Joy and Artistic Fulfillment. How many of your last, say, five gigs offered you Joy? Or Artistic Fulfillment? You always get to choose. Here are some ways to think about this important part of your creative life! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Michelle Lynne: The Fearless Artist
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Michelle Lynn, a Canadian pianist now based in Europe, expanded from being a classical musician to being an entrepreneur by founding the Fearless Artist Mastermind during COVID-19. The program helps classical musicians build fulfilling careers through monthly online calls, hot seats for peer advice, and a social media program called the Sprint. Michelle emphasizes the importance of a growth mindset, overcoming fear of judgment, and leveraging relationships. Michelle advocates for redefining success and encourages musicians to focus on their unique strengths and the broader impact of their...
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Resilience
Crushing Classical
We talk about consistency as though it is the be-all and end-all of a musical career, a reedmaking business, teaching, parenting, business - but what if the truth were something more ...flexible? Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Callum Smart: Caidence
Crushing Classical
Classical music can be such a slow-moving industry. I'm fascinated by our innovators, like today's guest, who is developing new ways to serve and support his audience and students! Since winning the BBC Young Musician strings category, Callum has soloed with the UK's leading orchestras (Royal Philharmonic, BBC Philharmonic, Hallé) and offered recitals in leading venues (Wigmore Hall, Konzerthaus Berlin, Auditorium du Louvre). This season, he's heading on tour to China and Hong Kong and launching an interactive new recital series in London. With 3 albums to his name,...
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Find Your People
Crushing Classical
Humans are social animals - but you wouldn't always know it from talking with classical musicians and musicpreneurs! In today's episode, I talk about the many advantages you can gain from finding your people and TALKING about your ideas! Interested in my Reed Business Mastermind? I have two slots left and we start next week. Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your...
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Angela Beeching: Beyond Talent
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The author of the classic “Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music,” Angela Myles Beeching is the former director of career and entrepreneurship programs at Manhattan School of Music, Indiana University, and New England Conservatory. Ms. Beeching maintains a thriving online coaching practice helping musicians get more of their best work out into the world so they can become the artists they are meant to be. Find her online and grab your copy of her Musician’s Pathfinder Guide at . Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music and audio editing...
info_outlineI had an AHA during a FLOW class I was leading last week. You can choose what you pay attention to!
This had such a wide resonance for me that I couldn't wait to share it with you.
What do you want to pay attention to? What focus might help you to move forward?
I'd love to hear from you. You can DM me on instagram or email me with your thoughts on this episode or a question I could answer on a future one!
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