Crushing Classical

Latest Episodes:

Fireside Chat #43: What Stands Between You And The Career You Want Most Jan 14, 2018

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On the show today: - A significant difference between how the classical world and the business world approaches mentorship - What you need most in order to build an audience, make an impact and lead any endeavor you want to create or expand this year - The #1 reason why books, courses and programs you buy rarely cause any significant or lasting change for you ...and more Check out the amazing DRONE TUNER app for iOS on iTunes and iPhone: http://dronetunerapp.com/ Purchase here at the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/drone-tuner/id1326016622?ls=1&mt=8 I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

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Hot Seat #8: Gaby Castro: Vlogging For A New Generation of Classical Music Content Creators Jan 07, 2018

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- The #1 question you need to ask (and answer) when you are first setting up a social media presence

- How to identify your audience (Hint: your content should do TWO things at all times to ensure you actually HAVE an audience)

- A conversation about naming whatever your thing is (and why it matters)

- How to avoid reinventing the wheel when you are starting something new

...and much more

Gaby's YouTube Channel and Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/musiciansprime/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO7piQyGIOj4W40NWKDTLng

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an hour looking at your creative career. You deserve to thrive, and your artistry matters.

https://calendly.com/jennet/thm

At The Starting Line: Caleb Wiebe: Best Practices for Starting and Sustaining an Ensemble Jan 04, 2018

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- Why he wasn't sold on the traditional orchestra path and the ONE question he asked himself to know for sure (critical if you are considering an orchestral position)

- The top 3 traits The Brass Project ensemble has that enabled them to start a group AND keep it going (if you want to start an ensemble, you don't want to miss this)

- WHO you should choose to be in your ensemble (Hint: it's not "only the best players")

- How they managed to get 32 commissioned works without breaking the bank (this is a must listen!)

...and much more

Mentioned in the show:

https://www.thebrassproject.com/

https://www.facebook.com/thebrassproject/

Nick DiBerardino

http://www.nickdiberardino.com/

https://www.facebook.com/nickdiberardinocomposer/

Artist Year: https://artistyear.org/

Music From Angel Fire: https://musicfromangelfire.org/

Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an hour looking at your creative career. You deserve to thrive, and your artistry matters.

https://calendly.com/jennet/thm

Fireside Chat #42: Looking Back On The First Full Year of Crushing Classical Dec 31, 2017

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What you'll hear:

- What worked, what didn't and some important lessons from this year - The biggest game changer for Crushing Classical and how we capitalized on it - Where we got our best ideas from (and you should too!) - What propelled Tracy (and by extension Crushing Classical) forward this year ...and much more I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an hour looking at your creative career. You deserve to thrive, and your artistry matters.

https://calendly.com/jennet/thm

Fireside Chat #41 - Ringing In The New Tax Laws: Classical Music Edition Dec 24, 2017

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- How deductions are changing in 2018 and what it means for you specifically
- The biggest differences between the old and NEW rules for W2 wage earners
- What is *actually* happening with health insurance premiums moving forward
- Why you should strongly consider incorporating in 2018
...and much more

To contact David Bartasavich for your tax needs or to ask any questions, contact him here:

http://www.bandrcpas.com/

david@bandrcpas.com

Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an hour looking at your creative career. You deserve to thrive, and your artistry matters.

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Hot Seat #7: Gaelen McCormick: Starting A Unique Career In Music By Tackling "Invisible Problems" Dec 21, 2017

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What you'll hear:

- The unfortunate stigma and silence around injury and illness that currently exists in classical music

- Why you actually ARE the most qualified person to start the thing you want to start (this will surprise you)

- How losing an ability can be your greatest opportunity

- The MOST important element to include in ANY money making venture you start today (everyone wants it)

...and so much more

Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an hour looking at your creative career. You deserve to thrive, and your artistry matters.

https://calendly.com/jennet/thm

Fireside Chat #40: Does Your Current Behavior Match Your Ultimate Goal? Dec 17, 2017

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- The risk you take when you say yes to everything in order to "gain experience" and "get your foot in the door" - How compliments and praise can seduce you into a career you never wanted - The myth that is "working your way up" - Why keeping up on technology and trends actually matters ...and more Mentioned in the podcast: Audition Mode: horn auditions workshop http://auditionmode.com/ I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an hour looking at your creative career. You deserve to thrive, and your artistry matters.

https://calendly.com/jennet/thm

Fireside Chat #39: The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself Dec 10, 2017

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What you'll hear:

- The most immediate way to breathe new energy and life into your work, your playing and your projects

- Why it's okay to want more than you have now AND admit that you're not totally satisfied with your career (especially if you're pretending you are)

- The thing that will surprise you MOST about the classical musician community at large (that we've discovered through leading multiple challenges)

...and so much more

Join the Starting Line Challenge! It starts Monday 12/11

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ccstartinglinechallenge/

Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an hour looking at your creative career. You deserve to thrive, and your artistry matters.

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Mark Rabideau: A Plan Unfolding Imperfectly Can Turn Into A Unique Career You Love Dec 07, 2017

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What you'll hear:

Why and how a career in classical music doesn’t have to be as narrow and limited as Choice A or Choice B

The most effective and powerful way to work through a personal or professional crisis

How putting so much emphasis and effort on the “big” events and moments of your life actually *creates* failure

The precarious spot you put yourself in when the only definition you have of yourself is “I’m a guy/gal who plays _______ (instrument)” (hint: you are so much more!)

… and much more

More about Mark and 21CM.org:

http://21cm.org/

https://music.depauw.edu/faculty-staff/

Mentioned on the show:

http://project440.org/

http://www.mikeblockmusic.com/

http://www.awadagin.com/biography.htm

http://www.yo-yoma.com/

http://artofthepiano.org/

https://www.silkroad.org/posts/gmw-2017

Join the STARTING LINE CHALLENGE that starts Monday 12/11!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ccstartinglinechallenge/

Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an hour looking at your creative career. You deserve to thrive, and your artistry matters.

https://calendly.com/jennet/thm

Fireside Chat #38: Being Social In An Arena Where Hiding Is Normal Dec 03, 2017

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What you'll hear:

- The pitfalls of creating a public persona of peacocking, perfection and "having it all together" - Dialogue on using social to entice more of your friends and colleagues to show up at your performances - Digging into the elusive word "success" and how classical musicians define it uniquely - Approaching social media in an easier and far more achievable way ...and much more Join our upcoming Crushing Classical Starting Line Challenge! The 4-Day Challenge starts on 12/11/17 https://www.facebook.com/groups/ccstartinglinechallenge/ I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH Use the link above to get 10% off your order!

Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an hour looking at your creative career. You deserve to thrive, and your artistry matters.

https://calendly.com/jennet/thm