I'm performing tomorrow night with my band at a local jazz festival in my city, and you know what? I'm not stressed or nervous about it. Not one bit. At this moment, I have total faith that everything is going to run smoothly and that the night will be a total success. It occurred to me, as I was …
For Musicians
You Can’t See What You Can’t See
Museums are one of my absolute favorite places to play my clarinet. The sound of my instrument flows through the halls, reverberating and echoing to my heart's delight. I don't need a microphone - the vastness of the rooms is all I need. Recently I was performing at such a museum with a jazz …
Working with a Designer: Get the Results You Want!
Back in 2011 when I released my first solo jazz album (here it is if you're curious), I hadn't yet begun designing album artwork myself - so I hired a professional graphic designer to design it for me (her name is April Kuo and she did an amazing job by the way). But what I found most interesting …
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How to Start Charging MORE!
The reality about being an entrepreneur is that no one is going to offer to pay us more money or give us a raise - we have to ask for it and make it happen for ourselves. But the good news is that this is extremely empowering! The only obstacle between us and making as much money as we want to make …
Walk Away From a Photoshoot Happy
If you’re like most people, then the word that comes to mind when you think of having a photoshoot is not fun. We’re entrepreneurs – that is, we know how to work hard behind the scenes. Looking great for the camera (and more importantly feeling comfortable in the face of a camera lens) is not …
Why Your DIY Website is Holding You Back
The problem with entrepreneurs is that they think they can do everything themselves. This is probably because building a business from the ground up requires a person to figure out most things as they go. Trying to find clients? Nobody is going to help you with that one. Handling your finances and …
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The Perfect Bio (ten tips)
Whether you're a consultant, a coach, or a creative, your website bio is crucial to your overall message - it's where people go to learn about YOU! Unfortunately, for most, it’s also one of the single hardest things to write. You want to get it right, but unless you’re one who considers yourself a …