The Quickest Way to Further Your Career
October 11th, 2010
Today’s Quote:
“If God wanted us to think just with our wombs, why did He give us a brain?” – Claire Boote Luce
Time for a quickie
Want to learn the quickest way to grow in your music career?
Want to know how you can leap from one goal to the next in the quickest possible way?
Open yourself up to criticism.
That’s right. Listening to an objective point of view about your abilities is one of the greatest ways to gain tons of momentum toward your objectives.
Find ways to get people to critique your talent. This might mean asking a friend or colleague for feedback on the way you play your instrument, or the way you sing. If you’re a songwriter, find other songwriters who are better than you and ask for tips on your songwriting style. Read the rest of this entry »
Should I Pursue Music Full Time?
August 2nd, 2010
If you’ve been learning an instrument or working on your singing, you’ve probably considered whether you should pursue music as a career. Oftentimes, our families and friends love the fact that we play an instrument, but once we decide to follow music as a career, they’ll often try to discourage us. Are their objections valid?
Living outside the box
I have been a female musician (guitarist/singer/songwriter) for most of my life. I love the music business. I love musicians and what they represent. They are the thinkers and dreamers of the world. They believe that life doesn’t have to be boring and only about landing a 9-5 job. Musicians are the ones who get out there and make things happen. Musicians and artists live outside the box. They deeply desire to influence people with their gifts. Read the rest of this entry »
Your Secret Weapon Against Music Bullies
July 28th, 2010
If you’ve never bumped into a bully as a female musician hang on to your banjo – at some point you most certainly will.
Music bullies are initially disguised as gregarious, entertainers but without too much provocation they quickly morph into divas or divos. These ego-maniac artists can wreck havoc on your career and can suck the confidence right out of you. They are usually very high maintenance and believe the universe revolves around them.
So who are these people and who gave them the right to rain on your musical parade? Read the rest of this entry »
Men are Better Musicians Than Women – Perception vs. Reality
June 20th, 2010
There is a perception that men will always be superior to women in any endeavor they undertake. The obvious things like having a baby immediately come to mind, but that’s another blog post!
I just finished listening to an episode of the Ries Report Podcast called Reality vs Perception. The rundown is that regardless of the reality of something being superior, it is perception that determines its value. Read the rest of this entry »
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. Read the rest of this entry »
Bragging Rights for Female Musicians and The Art of Self-Promotion
May 13th, 2010
Have you ever felt like you needed to learn how to promote yourself but didn’t want to come across like you were bragging?
Take a lesson from the best braggers on the planet– Men!
Most male musicians have an instinct for informing the world of “look at all the things I’ve done”.
When you are introduced to a guy it usually doesn’t take but a few minutes before they give you the 411 on who they are, what they’ve accomplished and all the gear they own.
