10 Travel Tips for the Internationally Touring Musician by Viviana Guzman
1) First, purchase luggage that has a lifetime warranty. It might be pricey initially, but being able to fix luggage
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What’s Your Project? by Barbara Siesel
Last month I wrote about for profit and not for profit approaches to funding your musical projects, but on thinking
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For Profit? Not-for-profit? Both? By Barbara Siesel
Given the financial pressures on artists today, the shrinkage of traditional funding sources, the elimination of…
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After the Orchestra: Reshaping a Musical Life. By Elizabeth Brightbill
About seven years ago, my cellist husband and I took a huge leap of faith. A couple of years after
Read MoreNavigating Graduate School. Part One: Completing the Applications. by Rachel Hacker
Applying to graduate school was the most stressful activity I’ve encountered in my academic career. It took my entire Junior
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Flute Fashion. By Mimi Stillman
Some of the greatest music for flute is in works that were performed by the Ballets Russes, the ballet company
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When Less is More. By Jennifer Borkowski
When I first began studying music with extended techniques, what struck me was their sheer physicality. It seemed even more
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6 Easy Steps to Planning Your First DIY Concert Tour by Viviana Guzman
In these days of the DIY Musician, planning a concert tour is easier than ever. Knowing how to use the
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Should Musicians Work for Free? By Barbara Siesel
This week there has been much discussion in the media about whether artists should work for free. Here are two,
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Entering the Real World…Take 2. By Laura Neville
I always thought that after I graduated from college I would enter the “real” world, get a music-teaching job and
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Building a Brand. by Fluterscooter
The first thing every flutist always asks me is “How did you come up with Fluterscooter bags?” Then, the conversation
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Three Little Words. By Patricia Surman
Preparing for a new school year is a great opportunity to set our intentions, and sometimes three little words can
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Emmanuel Pahud: Play With a Pro. by Adam Simonsen
Learn online from Emmanuel Pahud! Do you think Emmanuel Pahud is a great flute player? Ever wanted to take a
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