Professional Development Archives

What does success look like?

DanLisMusic Posted on November 2, 2019November 2, 2019

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”?

Issues Opinion Professional Development

A life left behind

DanLisMusic Posted on August 15, 2019August 14, 2019

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?

Opinion Professional Development Tools for Composers

discovering your sonic signature

DanLisMusic Posted on May 14, 2019May 12, 2019

The fight for uniqueness and talent is a battlefield for most musicians, and some never see themselves as victor.

Professional Development Tools for Composers

The New Business of Music Writing

DanLisMusic Posted on March 28, 2019March 25, 2019

Navigating the business of music can allow everyday composers to quietly earn 5 to 6 figures a year with their music, without having to sell their soul.

Announcements Pedagogy Professional Development Score Calls Tools for Composers

Composers Forum – Vienna Summer Music Festival

DanLisMusic Posted on November 22, 2018November 21, 2018

The 2019 Vienna Summer Music Festival Composers Forum is accepting applications. The Director of this program, Diogo Carvalho, has had his music featured on the blog previously.

Instrumentation Pedagogy Professional Development Theory Tools for Composers

Bent Into Shape – Major Scale Ear Training

DanLisMusic Posted on June 19, 2018September 29, 2018

String bending and ear training go hand in hand.

Announcements Professional Development Score Calls Tools for Composers

Hartford Opera Theater New in November 9 – Score Call is Live!

DanLisMusic Posted on June 5, 2018September 29, 2018

Hartford Opera Theater’s New in November series will be running again! This is a score call for up to 6 composers to have their operas staged and performed.