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Accepting Rejection: A Look at Successful Failure

Author David Pennise Posted on Posted on April 20, 2020April 18, 2020
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Rejection

We all know that rejection stings. It tests us. It hits us. It makes us feel rotten. But it is necessary to become a success.

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Why the avant-garde is relevant

Author DanLisMusic Posted on Posted on April 15, 2020April 14, 2020
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The avant-garde is more relevant to today’s society than ever. And music schools and conservatories deserve thanks for bringing it to us.

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Is COVID-19 Going to Sink Music Schools?

Author DanLisMusic Posted on Posted on April 10, 2020April 9, 2020
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Is COVID-19 going to sink music schools? I worry about this for a few reasons. The arts and higher ed were already chronically underfunded.

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Categories How to composeIssuesOpinion

To Fuss or Not to Fuss: A Look at Perfectionism in Music

Author David Pennise Posted on Posted on April 7, 2020April 5, 2020
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While there is no reason to not strive for excellence in what you do, when doing so reaches a point where it causes you to go insane, you know you’ve gone too far.

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Categories IssuesOpinionProfessional Development

What does success look like?

Author DanLisMusic Posted on Posted on November 2, 2019November 2, 2019
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What defines success? How does a musician know when they are successful? How many listens, fans, and how much money, make a musician a “success”?

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Categories AdvocacyIssuesMental Illness

Bipolar and surviving – A Blog on Mental Illness

Author DanLisMusic Posted on Posted on August 18, 2019August 17, 2019
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“Bipolar and surviving” (www.bipolarandsurviving.com) is a new blog dedicated to discussing topics of mental illness.

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A life left behind

Author DanLisMusic Posted on Posted on August 15, 2019August 14, 2019
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Mastering music

I am no longer a musician – that is a life left behind for me. Perhaps my music will improve now that I don’t have to be a musician when I make music?

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