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
AI for Musicians: Protect, Productize, and Profit with Your Own GPT
Musicians Creating Prosperity: A Music Business Guide To Freedom
In this episode of the Musicians Creating Prosperity Podcast, Dr. Fabiana Claure explores how musicians and creatives can scale their impact using artificial intelligence — specifically by transforming their intellectual property into custom GPTs. If you’ve ever worried that using AI might disconnect you from your clients, this conversation will help you reframe that fear and see how AI can actually amplify your authenticity, connection, and results. Key Highlights: The New Way to Scale Without Sacrificing Connection: Learn why AI, when used correctly, doesn’t replace your human spark...
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Stop Letting Stress Run Your Life: Mindset Strategies for Music Entrepreneurs
Musicians Creating Prosperity: A Music Business Guide To Freedom
In this episode of the Musicians Creating Prosperity Podcast, Dr. Fabiana Claure unlocks essential strategies for mastering stress, an unavoidable part of entrepreneurial and creative life. Instead of letting external circumstances dictate your emotional state, learn how to develop the internal resilience that empowers you to thrive no matter what challenges arise. Key Highlights: Understanding the Thermometer vs. Thermostat Analogy: Discover how to shift from being reactive to proactive by choosing how you respond to stress rather than letting circumstances control your inner world....
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Why the Traditional Music Career Is Broken—and What to Do Instead
Musicians Creating Prosperity: A Music Business Guide To Freedom
In this episode of the Musicians Creating Prosperity Podcast, Dr. Fabiana Claure reveals the transformative business model shift that allows musicians to break free from the time-for-money trap. Instead of feeling stuck in the cycle of private lessons, gigging, or hands-on services, discover how to build an educational, scalable online business that supports your creative freedom and financial growth. Key Highlights: Reframing the Way You Work: Understand why continuing to scale a time-bound service model can lead to burnout—and how to shift into a framework that scales without requiring...
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How to Make Bold Decisions by Tapping Into Your Future Self
Musicians Creating Prosperity: A Music Business Guide To Freedom
In this episode of the Musicians Creating Prosperity Podcast, Dr. Fabiana Claure reveals one of the most transformative strategies for personal and professional growth—learning to make decisions from the perspective of your future self. Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, hiring team members, investing in growth, or simply trying to overcome inertia, Fabiana walks you through the mindset shifts that will help you take courageous, aligned action—even when logic and fear try to hold you back. Instead of staying stuck in old patterns, learn how to embody the next version of yourself...
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How to Stand Out in a Crowded Industry: Breaking the Myth of Market Saturation for Musicians
Musicians Creating Prosperity: A Music Business Guide To Freedom
In this episode of the Musicians Creating Prosperity Podcast, Dr. Fabiana Claure debunks the myth of market saturation and reveals why competition is actually a powerful indicator of demand and opportunity. If you've ever thought, “The market’s too crowded,” or “There’s no room for me,” this episode will shift your mindset—and give you the tools to stand out with clarity, confidence, and conviction. You’ll learn how to reframe limiting beliefs, articulate your unique value, and build a business model that reflects your worth and creates transformational client results. ...
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How Singer Maghan McPhee Went From Teaching 20 Hours a Week to Just 3 — While Also Growing Her Income!
Musicians Creating Prosperity: A Music Business Guide To Freedom
In today’s episode, Fabiana sits down with Maghan McPhee, a lyric coloratura soprano, voice educator, and founder of both the Breno Italy International Music Academy and the Release Your Inner Voice online vocal program. Maghan reveals how she transitioned from teaching 20+ hours a week to just 3 hours—all while increasing her income, expanding her global reach, and reclaiming her joy as both a performer and coach. Through strategic program design, asynchronous coaching, and mindset shifts, Maghan created a truly transformational experience for her students—and herself. Fabiana and...
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How to Build a Music Business That Gives You Time Back
Musicians Creating Prosperity: A Music Business Guide To Freedom
In today’s solo episode, Fabiana tackles one of the most common yet unspoken challenges musicians face—burnout. She unpacks what causes it (hint: it’s not just overworking), how to recognize it, and most importantly, how to overcome it by building a self-sustaining business model that gives you time freedom, creative fulfillment, and long-term stability. Fabiana shares her proven framework for transitioning out of survival mode and into a leveraged lifestyle, where your business becomes an asset—not a glorified job. Key Highlights: Understanding Burnout: Why it’s not just...
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Why Musicians Struggle to Close Sales—And How to Fix It Fast
Musicians Creating Prosperity: A Music Business Guide To Freedom
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From Scarcity to Success: Linor Oren’s Journey to a Thriving Online Music Business
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...
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