5 Things You Must Know to Succeed in Music in 2012
February 6th, 2012
Today’s Quote:
“Every great leap forward in your life comes after you have made a clear decision of some kind”. Brian Tracy
Well everybody else in blogland is putting out a “what to do in 2012” so I thought I might join the gang. I just didn’t want to throw anything out there so I thought about some important aspects if implement, will move your career forward.
Here is my “5 Must Do” list for 2012
1. Understanding Branding.
If you aren’t familiar with personal branding, then you need to take time out to see how branding can affect your whole music career. Our friendly Wikipedia states: Personal branding is, for some people, a description of the process whereby people and their careers are marked as brands. Continue reading “5 Things You Must Know to Succeed in Music in 2012” »
The 4 Types of Power You Must Have – for Female Musicians
November 22nd, 2011
Quote of the Day:
“Power gravitates to the person who can used it most effectively to get the desired results”. – Brian Tracy
The Power Twins
Men are not afraid of wielding power and neither should you be. If you want to succeed in your career or any career for that matter, you will need to understand how power works.
Power can be used for:
1. Personal reasons. For instance to gain respect in your career
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How To Turn Yourself Into A Powerhouse Bandleader – For Female Musicians
October 10th, 2011
Quote of the day:
“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other”. - John F. Kennedy
There will be many opportunities to take a leadership role in your music career as a female musician.
Although leadership skills don’t always come natural to women, through education and practice, you can become an effective leader in any musical situation.
Here is an acronym that will help you focus on some important aspects of female leadership.
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Why I Still Blog
September 12th, 2011
Once upon a time the world was flat…
When I began my career as a female musician, I remember feeling so isolated from other women. There weren’t a lot of us in music – except of course for singers.
The women that actually were musicians were scattered in different bands or in different cities. This was pre-Internet, which meant there was no way to reach out to other women in the music community. There was also a huge gap in our understanding of the dynamics of working with men.
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Overcoming the Fear of Self-Promotion with Mary Amanda Fairchild
June 29th, 2011
As a concert promoter, orchestral harpist, piano player, vocalist and former punk bassist, Mary Amanda Fairchild is a Jane-of-all-trades. We talk about overcoming the fear of self-promotion, how to survive in a world of piracy and … why you don’t want to be discovered.
Podcast (audio only): Download (Duration: 34:57 — 28.8MB)
Podcast (video): Download (282.5MB)
The Joy of Taking Risks
June 9th, 2011
Today’s Quote:
“I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it. – Pablo Picasso”
Did you ever notice how men do things impulsively? I have. My older brothers were continually leaping before they looked. I also have one sister, who unlike my brothers was always a lot more cautious in life.
Men definitely dare each other to take chances whereas women tend to be a lot more careful. Call it our maternal instinct or just plain old common sense; we like to take safer roads.
The Other Side Of The Coin
Guys seem to think that it’s better to jump in and figure things out as they go along. This risk-taking mentality can lead to many problems but on the other hand it is an important part of creating opportunities. The key is to take calculated risks, especially when it comes to our careers.
Personally, I like to first get as many facts as I can about a situation before I take any risks with my music career. I observe what works for other musicians and what doesn’t. What have other artists done that has helped them to succeed? I also like to be on the lookout for shortcuts – the ones that have promise and the ones that lead to dead-ends.
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