Crushing Classical

What you'll hear: - How doing something outside your comfort zone can drastically change your future in a short amount of time - Fabiana's journey to entrepreneurship. - The *true* meaning of entrepreneurship - this one surprised me! - What to do if you're offered your dream job when you're a business owner... how to make that decision and how Fabiana handled it. - The incredib...

Eric Branner is a guitarist, teacher and the founder of FONS, an incredible payment and scheduling app for service-based entrepreneurs like you. On the show today we talked about his app and how using it can drastically make your music teaching business more efficient, organized and less stressful. We also talked about...   How to navigate raising your rates - especially right now Reaching 6-figur...

What you'll hear:  - Creating a digital concert series - what that looks like and how his orchestra is making it a complete experience - Robert's take on being an assistant conductor... and how it can be a special position in it's own right, not just a stepping-stone - What it was like to conduct the Cleveland Orchestra in a duck costume (yes you read that right!) - How to build a f...

Welcome to my *NEW* series, The HOT SEAT, where I talk with musicians I'm working with in *real* time about audience building and creating businesses in the world TODAY! On today's episode I have Claire Galloway Weber, soprano, diction expert and program creator. We talked about: Claire’s opinions on creating your OWN career in the opera world AGE LIMITS and the problems with them - and...

What you'll hear: - The best approach when inviting someone to collaborate and how to communicate when you do it - Creative ideas for performance during this weird time - How to think of branding and what you offer as a musician - Why and how you should *ASK* for what you want from your audience And so much more! To hear more about Greg and to check out his latest album, go to https://gregory...

What you'll hear: - How Joe manages social media with a busy symphony schedule - How growing an audience on Instagram changed his life - The story of his first audition failure... this one was a surprise! - Joe's POV on losses (powerful!) - The key to loving your career... this one is  HUGE - The biggest problem in music education and what Joe is doing about it - And so much more! To fin...

What you'll hear: - Learn about the concept of enrollment and how it helps you make your project a reality without making you feel like you're asking everyone for a favor - How personal development transformed Caleigh's career - and how she uses what she has learned through years of her own work on herself with her coaching with clients - How she continues to make her dream projects...

Join me for this 3-part interview series discussing the power of an audience in your music career. First up: Jennet Ingle, orchestral and solo oboist and founder of The Invincible Oboist, a 10-week online program geared toward becoming a stronger, more confident oboist and reed maker. Jennet and I talk about how she built her audience and the launch of her new program, which is possible *because*...

What you'll hear:  - What makes an online performance good? We discuss - How his activism plays a role in his career - and why you shouldn't be afraid to speak your mind - How allowing *who you are* into your work actually causes you to connect with your audience on a deeper level - Charisma... what it is, actually . This was amazing. ... and so much more! Want to learn how to turn YOUR...

CEO and co-founder of Nu Deco Ensemble is back to share the latest about this cutting-edge 21st century orchestra. You’ll hear: How they are staying connected with their audience during the current situation with the lockdown Their unique model - a totally cutting-edge way of operating ticketing, raising money and building a strong community at the same time How they’re redefining what a YOUTH ORC...

Cellist/Singer-songwriter/Teaching Artist and my good friend SHANA TUCKER comes on the podcast to talk about her career, from youth orchestra to being a music major, to discovering a NEW way of doing things as an artist with her cello that matches who she is and what she really wants to do. She shares her journey from college to a creating a career as an independent performer and teaching artist....

Babatunde and I sit down to talk about creating a really unique career in the opera world, the story of how a casually posted video on Facebook went viral in a matter of days (and what he did next) and what the opera world thinks of him combining hip hop beats with opera. Follow Babatunde on social media: Facebook Instagram @babatunde_hiphopera YouTube   Join Babatunde's mailing list here CC...

What you'll hear: The place of opera in today’s world - where does it fit in? The treatment of women in traditional opera: how Jennifer feels about this and how she directs to deal with this The artistry that is possible in directing and how you can alter the story - she’s got one coming up for opera’s most popular piece How she makes opera more modern with the use of technology The LENGTH of...

What you'll hear: The concept of “failing UP” - what that means “Don’t quit your day job” - WHAT? Chris’ advice on how to make your dream of getting an orchestra job come true as a musician The best advice about managing your day for your work - and what Chris suggests you consider when managing a freelance career AND preparing for an audition The concept of a Practice Buddy - and how to find...

What you'll hear: The benefit of being an *early adopter* Audience research… how Nathan adjusted to suit what he discovered while growing his audience What it looks like to be CHOOSY in your career - the fear most people feel and how it really works The power of getting a coach for your business - something that’s *really* different from having a private teacher for your instrument Zeroing on...

What you'll hear: Getting an internship… the gutsy way Joe did it The embarrassing thing Joe and I both admit… but it’s a smart move after college! Getting started as a commercial composer - what that looks like The value of getting a “real” job after undergrad The self-employment conundrum… how do you get clients? Joe shares his secret (hint: it’s connected to visibility!) Self employment an...

What you'll hear: The incredible, daring project of taking a 9’ Steinway OUTSIDE to play concerts in nature… THE logistics around THAT! Sharing your new ideas with friends and colleagues… the advice you need to hear How to make your vision for what you’re creating super CLEAR Why Hunter loves grants - and his advice on doing better at applying for them… this one is SO important! One way to te...

Thank you for joining me on my first SOLO podcast episode, a follow up to the free training, Find Your Boss Self - where I explore the reasons why people are resisting becoming visible and growing their audience. What you'll hear: Does audience building have to take up all of your time? My philosophy on this What about what your colleagues think? I share the reason you feel this pressure, wha...

What you'll hear: The one thing you need to know about musicians’ hearing health How to find the RIGHT audiologist as a musician - specific for musicians’ needs Things you NEED to tell an audiologist when you go to an appointment - I never would have known this! What to do if you get a negative hearing diagnosis - first step, don’t freak out! Hear what to do after that! Things you can do in y...

What you'll hear: The conundrum Jeffrey found himself in when he started his new job as a horn teacher in a university, and how he solved it The story behind his unique way of teaching the horn What improvisation REALLY is… this was my favorite description of it I’ve ever heard An amazing distinction between playing and listening…  A toxic part of the teaching paradigm, something I believed u...

What you'll hear: The devastating relationship in orchestras between the musicians and the management: what is behind this? The most valuable actions that musicians can do in partnership with the management The actual key to breaking down the barrier between the two sides Redefining the qualifications of a professional musician *outside* of just the valuable playing ability and musicianship:...

What you'll hear: Being a child prodigy and his very advanced view on how to deal with success at an early age How Conrad figured out his NICHE - great advice for EVERY musician The question every music org should ask themselves about programming - this one is so spot on! The audience-building misunderstandings currently in the classical music marketplace - a new way of looking at it What pre...

What you'll hear: The delicate dance of raising money and writing grants -  The income story - what everyone wants to know about self-founded ensembles Band Mindset vs. Business Mindset: Navigating the transition to making the ensemble a business The surprising things about grant writing and the learning curves involved Managing their own finances… and what they learned from their mistakes To...

Thank you for joining me on the season finale episode of Crushing Classical! Stay tuned for Season 4, launching at the beginning of September. What you'll hear: The VALUE of building your audience online - the WHY from Lucas How a karaoke night fast-tracked his career in the US The importance of being in the right place at the right time… and being PREPARED for when you are Some solid advice...

What you'll hear: How learning how to tell better stories is crucial for musicians In today’s world with so much going on - what draws people to concerts? We discuss On being a freelancer: the mindset and strategy that keeps you fulfilled and energized The fringe benefits of your jobs outside of the repertoire and playing experience; this one is valuable and often forgotten about The deeper w...