Financing Artistic Ventures, Project Management, And Funding The Future Of Classical Innovation | feat. Jeffrey Biegel

Dr. Fabiana Claure is joined by renowned pianist Jeffrey Biegel, to discuss the secrets of successful fundraising, project coordination, and financing artistic ventures.

Jeffrey Biegel shares his pioneering story, exploring the intersection of tradition and innovation through projects like the Peanuts Concerto and the Rhapsody National Initiative. Mr. Biegel also  delves into networking and project creation, sharing his unconventional approach to connecting with conductors and orchestras. Discover the evolving landscape of classical music and the impact of technology while preserving the irreplaceable human element. 

Also in this episode:

• Evolution in Music and Entrepreneurship: The impact of technology on the classical music industry and how it has influenced the goals and approaches of musicians.
• Innovation in Concerts: Pioneering efforts in live-streamed concerts and audio-video cybercasts, starting in 1997, Biegel reflects on the challenges and successes of these early attempts to use technology to connect with audiences around the world.
• Purposeful Commissioning of Music: The importance of connecting compositions to relevant themes and the need for music to reflect and resonate with contemporary society, addressing topics such as patriotism, diversity, and social issues.
• Legacy and Transcending Time: Projects that transcend time, reaching people across generations, can contribute to this legacy.
• Funding Challenges and Strategies: Finding the right composer, estimating costs, securing down payments, and navigating contracts with non-profits can be crucial. 
• Entrepreneurship in Music: Being entrepreneurial, thinking outside the box, and leveraging technology for networking and publicity can help musicians build successful and sustainable careers.

 

About Jeffrey Biegel

The life and legacy of Jeffrey Biegel reflects an unprecedented journey as a pianist having created the most diverse commissioning projects, premieres and recordings of his generation, building bridges to break divides through music. His life takes its roots from age three, barely able to hear nor speak, until corrected by surgery. The 'reverse Beethoven' phenomenon explains his lifelong commitment to music, having heard only vibrations in his formative years.

 

Considered the most prolific artist of his generation, Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA, conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters upon Mr. Biegel in 2015, for his achievements in performance, recordings, chamber music, champion of new music, composer, arranger and educator.

 

He studied at The Juilliard School with Adele Marcus, herself a pupil of Josef Lhevinne and Artur Schnabel, and is currently on faculty at the Conservatory of Music at Brooklyn College.

 

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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.

 

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