A Music Entrepreneur Needs To Embrace Time Management, Skill Diversification, and Imperfection | feat. Christopher Still
Musicians Creating Prosperity: A Music Business Guide To Freedom
Release Date: 01/31/2024
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Musicians Creating Prosperity: A Music Business Guide To Freedom
In today’s episode, Fabiana explores the power of influence and how musicians can improve their leadership and communication skills to enroll clients, sponsors, and collaborators with confidence. Fabiana breaks down the three main objections that often stop potential clients from saying "yes" and shares actionable strategies to reframe conversations, overcome resistance, and inspire action—all while leading with integrity. Key Highlights: Mastering Leadership & Communication: Influence is not just for sales—it is the key to getting buy-in from clients, sponsors, and even family. The...
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Musicians Creating Prosperity: A Music Business Guide To Freedom
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Unlearning Fear: The Key to Scaling Your Music Business
Musicians Creating Prosperity: A Music Business Guide To Freedom
In this episode of the Musicians Creating Prosperity podcast, Dr. Fabiana Claure explores the concept of fear through the lens of a personal experience at her son's baseball game. She discusses how fear is often a learned behavior, influenced by our surroundings and experiences. The conversation delves into the science behind fear, the importance of emotional regulation, and how movement can help manage fear. Fabiana also addresses the challenges musicians face in unlearning traditional business models and embracing new opportunities for prosperity, emphasizing that fear can be unlearned and...
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The Key to Confidence: How to Detach from Fear & Step into Leadership
Musicians Creating Prosperity: A Music Business Guide To Freedom
Welcome to another episode of the Musicians Creating Prosperity Podcast, hosted by Dr. Fabiana Claure! In today’s episode, Fabiana explores a critical mindset shift that every musician and entrepreneur needs: overcoming the fear of judgment. Whether it's the fear of criticism on social media, resistance from family and peers, or self-doubt holding you back, this episode will empower you to detach from external opinions and confidently pursue your goals. Key Highlights: Redefining Judgment: Learn how judgment isn’t just criticism—it’s also decision-making, discernment, and leadership....
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Online Music Teaching Success: How Maaike Aarts Created a Scalable Business
Musicians Creating Prosperity: A Music Business Guide To Freedom
Welcome to another episode of the Musicians Creating Prosperity Podcast, hosted by Dr. Fabiana Claure! In today’s episode, Fabiana sits down with Maaike Aarts, a renowned violinist and Alexander Technique teacher, who successfully transitioned her music teaching business from 60 one-on-one teaching hours per month to just 20, while tripling her income in only two months. Maaike shares how she moved past the fear of change, embraced a hybrid teaching model, and leveraged The Musician’s Profit Umbrella® Framework to create a sustainable and scalable music business—without sacrificing...
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The Secret to Getting More Done in Less Time as a Musician
Musicians Creating Prosperity: A Music Business Guide To Freedom
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Why Musicians Struggle to Raise Their Rates (And How to Overcome It)
Musicians Creating Prosperity: A Music Business Guide To Freedom
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Automate Your Content & Sales: AI Hacks for Music Entrepreneurs
Musicians Creating Prosperity: A Music Business Guide To Freedom
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The Musician’s Guide to Marketing Funnels: Attract, Nurture & Convert
Musicians Creating Prosperity: A Music Business Guide To Freedom
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The Starving Artist Myth Debunked: Transforming Your Money Mindset for Prosperity
Musicians Creating Prosperity: A Music Business Guide To Freedom
In this episode of the Musicians Creating Prosperity Podcast, Dr. Fabiana Claure explores the transformative process of breaking free from money-limiting beliefs that often hold musicians and creative entrepreneurs back from achieving true financial abundance. Learn how to reframe your mindset, embrace financial prosperity, and use wealth as a tool for amplifying your mission and impact. Key highlights: Understanding the Source of Money Beliefs: Reflect on how your childhood experiences and environment shaped your current relationship with money—and how to rewrite that...
info_outlineDr. Fabiana Claure is joined by Christopher Still, the Los Angeles Philharmonic's celebrated trumpeter, to discuss his journey as a musician and music entrepreneur.
Christopher shares invaluable insights on goal-setting, self-improvement, and the intersection of technology and coaching. Uncover the secrets to overcoming perfectionism and embracing self-worth in entrepreneurial pursuits. Christopher's diverse interests, including running and beer brewing, add flavor to the discussion. Explore his current projects like Audition Accelerator and Online Business Accelerator, along with a focus on habit coaching. Learn about his time management strategies, emphasizing calendar blocking and prioritization.
Also in this episode:
- Diversity of Skills: Christopher emphasizes the importance of diversifying skills for musicians, highlighting his journey as both a renowned trumpet player in the Los Angeles
- Philharmonic and an entrepreneur with the Honesty Pill brand.
- Proactive Time Management: Chris advocates for proactive time management, emphasizing the need to align actions with goals and avoid reactive states, especially for musicians who often operate in response to external cues.
- Entrepreneurial Journey: His journey involves helping other musicians through online coaching, courses, and building businesses beyond traditional music performance.
- Overcoming Perfectionism: Musicians should not to wait until everything is perfect before starting a project. Chris advocates for taking action, learning from mistakes, and embracing imperfection on the path to growth and success.
- Embrace Your Unique Voice and Believe in Its Relevance: There may be many individuals with similar skills, but everyone has a unique voice or perspective.
- Success is Attainable with Strategic Delivery: Success is achievable by figuring out how to deliver one's talents effectively, especially when it matters. This involves strategic planning, breaking down myths about limited opportunities, and understanding the importance of delivering your skills in a way that connects with others, whether in auditions, business pitches, or other endeavors.
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About Dr. Fabiana Claure
Fabiana, a concert pianist and former University professor turned 7-figure entrepreneur, has empowered thousands of musicians to scale their businesses and reclaim their time. Co-founding Superior Academy of Music® in 2011, she and her husband remotely managed the academy since 2016, achieving increased efficiency and profitability.
As the Founder and Director of the University of North Texas Music Business and Entrepreneurship Program (2016-2021), she spearheaded initiatives that assisted musicians in launching businesses and gaining recognition as a top-ranked program.
While in Academia, she launched her online mentorship program in 2020, using the Musician’s Profit Umbrella® method to help musicians globally scale their businesses. In 2021, she left her full-time University job to focus on her coaching business, performing/speaking career, family, and overall well-being, assisting musicians in unifying their skills and scaling their online music businesses for rapid financial expansion and purposeful life design.
A Music Entrepreneur Needs Time Management, Skill Diversification, and To Embrace Imperfection | feat. Christopher Still
Musicians Creating Prosperity: A Music Business Guide To Freedom