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With the constant change in technology, it is important to remember that with change comes opportunity. If anyone, as Chuck related, says that there is no “room” for you, then I would suggest looking closer, or seeing where you can CREATE an opportunity to participate in the music industry. That does not mean that you […]

Perhaps the best opportunity for a creative young person is the decision to commit to a community and to find a way to serve that community first and foremost with your talent and energy. It is always about relationships – where and how can you make the musical difference in the everyday life of the […]

I think the most important thing to remember when venturing off into another field is to remember that your instrument and your art form must remain most important in your life. Don’t lose sight of what you truly love!

We are witnessing a dramatic shift away from the trend of specialization that was dominant for a large part of the latter half of the 20th century, not just in the field of music but across the board professionally. Imagine that just 15 years ago, if you had a physical ailment you’d call your family […]

As Ann explained on Day 1 in her introduction to this VDP, I came up with the subtitle for this discussion, “Don’t Forget about Mozart,” during a discussion with a young non-musician writer who asked me, “Who was the first entrepreneur in music?” Drawing on my music history knowledge of thirty years ago, I said […]

Today is the last day of our panel discussion about entrepreneurship. If you’ve read the previous days’ postings, you can see that we’ve covered a wide range of topics, but I think we’ve just scratched the surface. I hope someone will research the question I asked Angela after she listed a number of Boston area […]

I have been called a monomaniac. I guess that’s good for some of the things I have gotten myself into. Once I start something, I’m motivated to get it done before starting something else. Preparing for a recital/concert or deadline to finish arrangements for exhibit at a conference requires motivation to achieve goals. Douglas Richard […]

My advice to college kids is to get more practice in! You will never find yourself in a position where you have so many opportunities to hone your skills on a daily basis. Work to establish a reputation for excellence on your instrument and an even better reputation for professionalism. Learn as much as you […]

After reading the panelists informative and well written replies, I realized that I also have a lot in common with other entrepreneurs. I have a positive attitude, am hard working, and love to get into the details. I do not take “no” for an answer and make my own decisions about whether something or someone […]

Perhaps the best advice I might impart to a music student today – especially a performer – is to understand story. I believe the basis of all art is story and that exploring how story functions in our everyday life is fundamental to why we feel a need to express and to share our expression […]