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
The avant-garde is more relevant to today’s society than ever. And music schools and conservatories deserve thanks for bringing it to us.
Read MoreIs COVID-19 Going to Sink Music Schools?
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.
Read MoreTo Fuss or Not to Fuss: A Look at Perfectionism in Music
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.
Read MoreWhat does success look like?
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”?
Read MoreBipolar and surviving – A Blog on Mental Illness
“Bipolar and surviving” (www.bipolarandsurviving.com) is a new blog dedicated to discussing topics of mental illness.
Read MoreA life left behind
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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