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” »
Pack your bags or…not!
January 6th, 2012
Thanks for all of you female musicians who take the time to write me and let me know how things are going for you and your music career. Here is an interesting email from Erin, who represents alot of women musicians trying to decide if moving to another city is for them.
Hey Vivian,.I always enjoy your female musician blogs, as they are very informative. I was wondering if you could give me some advice or information..I am a female guitarist and I really want to get into a band. I play in an 80s cover band in the area I live, which is fun, but I want a serious band with whom I can write and express my ideas..It is so difficult to find anyone in my area (I live in Arkansas) to share the same goals and aspirations with. I was wondering if there was anywhere online to be heard, so to speak?.I am still pretty young, 25 years old, so moving anywhere is an option for me.I would move for the music. Thank you for your time. Any advice you could provide is much appreciated.
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
2. Corporate reasons. To help your band gain momentum with its goals Continue reading “The 4 Types of Power You Must Have – for Female Musicians” »
Thriving in a Rapidly Changing Music Industry – with Michael Krumper
August 30th, 2011
Michael Krumper of Missing Piece PR Firm and more, focuses on what kind of a team you need, in order to thrive in today’s rapidly changing music industry. We discuss what it means to have a story behind your song and how can you use it to set yourself apart.
Podcast (audio only): Download (62.8MB)
Podcast (video): Download (62.8MB)
Keeping Your Musical Passion Alive – with Valerie Bouchard
August 12th, 2011
How do keep your passion for music alive throughout your career? How do you know if you are in music for the right reasons? Valerie Bouchard, classical pianist turned jazz, covers these topics as well as how to incorporate different genres to breathe new life into your own style.
Podcast (audio only): Download (66.4MB)
Podcast (video): Download (66.4MB)
Instinct versus Intuition
May 30th, 2011
Today’s Quote:
“Instinct is untaught ability” – Bain
The other day I had a business meeting with a colleague and mentioned that I had a blog for female musicians. I talked to him about the need for mentors for women as well as the differences in the way men and women communicate. Since most of his clients were female, he agreed with a lot of the things I was saying.
Men talk about the present and successes of the future.
She talks he listens
He mentioned that women usually need to unload in conversations, and he considered himself a good listener. As we were about to leave the meeting I mentioned about another business and how I wasn’t happy with the past results but was moving on from this point on.
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