The Power of “No” – When and How to Say No to Something That Isn’t Right For You
Nobody wants to be the person turning people down all the time, but we also need to avoid burnout. Here are tips for saying No with respect.
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Words Matter: How to Ask and Give Advice With Respect
A quick masterclass on giving and receiving advice with respect, empathy, and professionalism; a must for musicians in today’s industry.
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The Difference Between Good and Bad Feedback
Most musicians today suffer from some level of self-doubt, whether latent or utterly crippling. Learning to interpret feedback is a priority.
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A Musician’s Guide to Listening With Empathy
A healthy meditation on active listening, whether to give or receive feedback, that incorporates objectivity, positivity, and empathy.
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3 Ways to Handle Rejection and Take Action
Don’t let the fear of rejection hold you back from accomplishing great things. Here’s how to turn a “No” into a “Yes” opportunity.
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How to Open Yourself up to Musical Collaborations
Solo artists, songwriters, and composers, you may be nervous to, but here’s how to open yourself up to new collaborative frontiers.
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5 Ways to Tell If Your Track Is Finished
If you’re having trouble getting past your perfectionism, here are some tools to employ so that you finish better sounding tracks, quicker.
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Feedback: How to Deal With Exposing Your Songs to the Public
Learning how to take criticism and seek out honest feedback does not come naturally to us musicians, here’s how and why it’s important.
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Resistance Is Futile: On Letting Creative Flow Happen
Resisting feedback, or change, can be the single biggest mindset obstacle you have to overcome in your songwriting. Don’t let it destroy yours.
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How to Get the Most Out of Someone’s Criticism of Your Music
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