Tales From The Lane
Living Your Best Life as Creative Artist
Tag: work
The Magic of New Ideas
Think of three BIG IDEAS that have occurred to you in your lifetime. Do you remember what it felt like? I can recall 3 of mine: Specifically, 1 idea I had when I was 11 to start a summer camp in my backyard.… Continue Reading “The Magic of New Ideas”
Permission Granted
Not that you need it, but you seem to be asking for it anyway. I see you, my friend. You’re an incredible musician. Thoughtful, dedicated. You went to the right schools and survived the years of practicing 6-8 hours a day in order to… Continue Reading “Permission Granted”
Canceled by Coronavirus: Will the Show Go On?
What do we musicians do when public health concerns shutter our performances and make travel risky? As I write this, the concern over contracting the COVID-19 virus has gone from “If you or someone close to you have traveled recently to China” to a… Continue Reading “Canceled by Coronavirus: Will the Show Go On?”
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?”
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”
The Musician’s Life: How I transition between my various professional roles (without losing my mind!)
I’ve been seeing a lot of talk in various chat groups, podcasts and musician’s facebook groups about the stress of balancing it all, and figuring out how to do it all without getting completely overwhelmed. I wanted to share a few tips that I have learned along the way on how best to transition between my various professional roles without getting stressed out
On Tour: Chicago, Seattle and Victoria
Last month, I went on a little mini recital tour to Seattle and Victoria, and I stopped in Boston and Chicago on the way. I got to see dear friends that I had not seen in years (and meet their children!) and I finally… Continue Reading “On Tour: Chicago, Seattle and Victoria”
Spotlight Series: Sarah Whitney
To continue our monthly series on kick-ass women of the classical music world, this month we have violinist, blogger and all-around music entrepreneur Sarah Whitney. A native of Concord, MA (She’s a GBYSO alumna!) and currently residing in NYC, Sarah has been taking the… Continue Reading “Spotlight Series: Sarah Whitney”