Men are better Musicians than Women – Prepare or Beware
May 2nd, 2011
Today’s Quote:
“By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail.” – Ben Franklin
Are you well prepared for your gigs, or do you just “wing it” and expect the guys to pick up the pieces?
Get your act together
I often hear complaints from men about female musicians who don’t seem to have their act together. Either their gear is not maintained properly or if they are singers, they don’t always prepare for performances.
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The One-Minute Business Card for Female Musicians
April 10th, 2011
Today’s Quote:
“There are some people who leave impressions not so lasting as the imprint of an oar upon the water.” – Kate Chopin
Many male musicians have mastered the skill of what I call the One-Minute business card. It is the ability to inform others in one minute, who you are, what you have accomplished in your musical career, and what you are presently working on. Oh! And don’t forget to add in all the amazing toys you own!
Never underestimate the power of one conversation and how it can open the door to new opportunities.
STOP Thinking You’re Bragging
So often as women, we mistakenly think we are bragging on ourselves when we talk about our accomplishments. Yes, there are people who do have verbal diarrhea, but I’m not talking about that. I’m talking about making sure that when you are around other musicians, particularly men that you don’t hide the abilities or accomplishments that you have. Continue reading “The One-Minute Business Card for Female Musicians” »
Keeping a Lid on It – What Not to Say on a Gig
February 14th, 2011
Divulge at your own risk
Quote of the day:
“One of the basic causes for all the trouble in the world today is that people talk too much and think too little. They act impulsively without thinking. I always try to think before I talk. -Margaret Chase Smith
Did you know that men are really not interested in your personal information? Revealing stuff about yourself or about other people at a gig is unprofessional. A gig can be a great hang with your male friends but it is still somewhat of a superficial environment.
Men typically keep their private information to themselves. They might have a few buddies or a partner they share things with, but in general, they don’t talk about their private life. They really have no interest in who you went out with last night, or who is doing what with who.
“C’est Incredible”
I’m sure that in a medical journal somewhere there is something written about the selective hearing of men. They often give the appearance of listening when women talk, but chances are pretty high that they are off somewhere in the twilight zone. It’s an incredible ability actually - men look straight at you, pretend to listen, but they’re not even close to hearing you. And why – because men really don’t care about the same things we do. Continue reading “Keeping a Lid on It – What Not to Say on a Gig” »
How to Stay Musically Inspired
October 24th, 2010
Quote of the day:
“For any woman to succeed in American life she must first do two things: Prepare herself for a profession, and marry a man who wants her to succeed as much as she does”… Cathleen Douglas.
How do you stay motivated when it comes to your music career? What keeps your passion burning, even when facing challenges? Do you grab your guitar and write a song, or put your headphones on and listen to some inspirational tunes by your favorite artist?
Keeping your passion alive throughout your career isn’t always as easy as it sounds. If you’ve never felt uninspired as a female musician, chances are you are fairly new to playing professionally. Although music is creative and exciting, getting bogged down by the business side can really sap your creativity. Continue reading “How to Stay Musically Inspired” »
3 Things Lady Gaga Wouldn’t Wear on Stage.
September 1st, 2010
Today’s Quote:
“It is not women’s fault if we are so tender. It is in the nature of the lives we live. And further, it would be a terrible catastrophe if men had to live men’s lives and women’s also. Which is precisely what has happened today – to women.” – Selma James
Lady Gaga (aka Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta) is the queen when it comes to fashion on stage. If you are a female singer or female musician, chances are you have checked out this celeb’s latest fashions. You may or may not be able to picture yourself wearing this type of wardrobe but there are some things you should never wear. Here is list of what I think this artist would never be caught in while performing.
What Lady Gaga Wouldn’t Wear on Stage:
Lady Gaga wouldn’t split over hairs. There’s just something about those tresses that really make the icing on the cake when it comes to your look on stage.
Artists spend thousands of dollars to have great hair. Stars are known to have a budget the size of Nasa’s, set aside just for the right “do”. You don’t necessarily need Edward Scissorhands as a hairstylist, but it doesn’t hurt to pay for a great stylist who can sculpt your coif into a masterpiece. The next time you need a cut, take a pic of your new look and bring it to a more affordable hairstylist. Continue reading “3 Things Lady Gaga Wouldn’t Wear on Stage.” »
How to be a Friendly Barracuda
June 7th, 2010
If you’ve ever wondered whether to be assertive or nice when gigging with men, you’re not alone.
As a female musician you may at times feel like you need to be an acrobat walking a tight rope between super-tough chick and super-nice barbie.
Today I’m going to talk about how to be assertive while still maintaining some form of friendliness.
Men respect women who are neither a pushover nor overly aggressive. Continue reading “How to be a Friendly Barracuda” »
