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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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.
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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.
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Interacting with Fans – Anderson Bell
July 17th, 2011
Interacting with fans is a must. Anderson Bell, Founder and CEO of fanfuel reveals the steps to developing a loyal fan base. Listening to this podcast episode will inspire you to take your career into your own hands so you will be in control of your own musical destiny.
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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” »
