Tales From The Lane
Living Your Best Life as Creative Artist
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Why You Need to Stop Waiting for the Phone to Ring
It was that day that I stopped waiting for “someone” to call me up and I just started finding my own concerts. I researched them, I created them, I made them happen. Did I make mistakes along the way? Of course. Did I learn a lot about how to do it? Of course. That’s how it works.
Are You on the Wrong Train?
“Have you ever had a conversation that seemed innocent enough at the time, but with hindsight you realize was one of the most monumental moments of your life?” Years ago, when I was still living in Boston, I was living a double life. I… Continue Reading “Are You on the Wrong Train?”
Bloom Where You’re Planted
Last week, we talked about figuring out the kind of location that best suits our individual nature and the idea that as classical musicians, we often just let inertia decide where we are going to live our lives. How we often end up either… Continue Reading “Bloom Where You’re Planted”
Are You a City Mouse or Country Mouse At Heart?
The question of where one prefers to live is as old as Aesop himself. The City mouse scoffs at the simplicity of Country Mouse’s life but the Country Mouse prefers the safety of his quiet life (rather than be attacked by dogs in the… Continue Reading “Are You a City Mouse or Country Mouse At Heart?”
The January Practice Cure
Transform both your practice space and your habits with this Month-long project. Each day you’ll be emailed a small, easy to accomplish task to set you up for a successful year.
Spotlight Series: Aubrey Bergauer
If you’ve been following the news in the classical music world, you’ve probably heard the laundry list of orchestras going on strike or facing lock-outs (Chicago Lyric, Chicago Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, etc.). Add to that the dwindling ticket sales and disappearing audiences,… Continue Reading “Spotlight Series: Aubrey Bergauer”
Would You Be Better Off Having a Daily Routine? (Yes)
The artists and musicians I know fall into one of two camps. They either have a strict daily routine for when they are going to practice, teach, eat and do admin work, or they just go with the flow and do whatever they… Continue Reading “Would You Be Better Off Having a Daily Routine? (Yes)”
Understanding Intention–What You Need to Know Before You Practice
This post was written as a guest blog post for Honesty Pill . Check out what they are doing over there and grab some more fantastic insight into practicing habits, mindset, and audition prep! It’s always easy to practice a piece that is brand new to… Continue Reading “Understanding Intention–What You Need to Know Before You Practice”
Spotlight Series: Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier
Today’s Spotlight is shining on Violinist, Teacher, Blogger, Podcaster, and all-around guru of mindful musical work, Renée-Paule Gauthier. Currently based in Chicago, Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier performs with all the top bands in town: Lyric Opera, Joffrey Ballet, the Chicago Philharmonic and is a… Continue Reading “Spotlight Series: Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier”
10 Podcasts I am Loving Right Now
In a recent post, I talked about using podcasts as an incentive to exercising, and I received more messages and comments asking me which podcasts I listen to than about anything else! So, here are ten that I have been listening to pretty regularly. … Continue Reading “10 Podcasts I am Loving Right Now”