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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For Better Or Worse – Working With Your Better Half
July 15th, 2011
Of all the things I have had to overcome being a female musician, I have to say the most difficult has been dealing with conflicts while working with my husband.
As many of you who have read my blog have noticed that I often mention never sleeping where you eat, or in other words, don’t get involved romantically with someone you work with (that includes band members, agents, managers etc…). I have never really addressed the situation where you may already be involved with someone from the get go.
The biggest problem with couples working together successfully is that they are usually opposites.
Where It All Began
I met my husband Tony in Music College and we were married two years later. Our primary goal as young musicians was to get gigs together and make a living. It was a great plan and worked most of the time, except for the fact that we were often at each others throats.
Opposites Attract And Then Go Off Track
The biggest problem with couples working together successfully is that they are usually opposites. Opposites attracting sounds like a nice saying, but the truth is they are also like magnets – once put close together they repel each other. Continue reading “For Better Or Worse – Working With Your Better Half” »
Men are Better Musicians than Women? Myth Busters to the Rescue
May 23rd, 2011
Today’s Quote:
“I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge – myth is more potent than history”… – Robert Fulghum
I love the site mythbusters.com which basically debunks all those weird beliefs that have been handed down from who knows who. Like the 3 second rule for your food when it falls on the ground. We’ve all heard it! If your food falls on the floor you have exactly 3 seconds to extract it from the evil germ realm and whew…you’re still safe.
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Men are Better Musicians than Women? – Every Female Musician Needs a Mentor
May 15th, 2011
Today’s Quote:
“A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you.”
Bob Proctor
Author, Speaker and Success Coach
It’s Raining MENtors – Halleluyah!
In today’s business world you will often hear the phrase “you need to find a mentor”, or “no wonder he succeeded, look who he had as a mentor”. I decided to find out what the real definition of mentor was and how it relates to today’s female musician.
Webster’s Dictionary defines mentor as: “a trusted counselor or guide, a tutor or coach”. I really liked the word coach since it gives me a mental picture of a football or baseball coach who takes inexperienced kids and trains them to become better at sports. To me a coach is also someone who sees the potential in the person he is training even if that person can’t see it herself.
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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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