
Freelancer Fog is a Double Edged Sword
Being a freelance musician is wild. Currently, I sub in a number of groups in a number of cities in Southeast Georgia and in Florida.
Tales of teaching, performing, step-parenting, cooking, and being human catalogued with humor and grace.
Being a freelance musician is wild. Currently, I sub in a number of groups in a number of cities in Southeast Georgia and in Florida.
Diversify your income streams- no matter what. This is a sign of strength, good planning, and flexibility. Diversifying is Crucial Volatile. If I had to
Success may not look like it looks for your teachers, for your colleagues, or for anyone else- it’s unique to you! Success and Expectations Picture
Be your best on and off the stage by being personable, professional, and kind. The personal/soft skills needed are broader and more important than you
Last week we discussed how musicians are not just one thing and I mentioned how physical and demanding a career as a professional musician is.
Recently, I had a conversation with a fellow professional musician about music school not preparing music students for the real music world. In some cases,
Are You a Teacher? This past spring (2024) I was subbing as a sectional coach for the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra. A young student asked
I’m still on the tree of a music career, just hanging out on a different branch at the beach. A few years ago, I wrote
Timeline, Impact, and Pandemic Fatigue We are now eleven months in. The USA has the highest death toll of any country, and each day more
Keeping it Simple I’m not typically a new year resolution person. Instead of resolutions, I set intentions. This year, my intention is to keep it