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Tag: mental health
How Musicians Can Beat the Isolation of Being Quarantined
If you’re stuck at home in self-isolation or a government mandated quarantine, this list of tips as to how to stay musically active will help.
How to Overcome Performance Anxiety Before an Important Show
If you’re suffering from crippling performance anxiety when you set foot on the stage, here’s some advice for how to deal with those nerves and go rock!
The Anxious Aspiring Vocalist: How to Get a Grip on Singing-Related Insecurities
A motivational editorial on vocalist anxiety and how to get over it both in real time when anxiety strikes, and in the long term.
4 Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make in Your Music Career
Most mistakes Patrick McGuire sees fellow musicians make are totally avoidable, so here’s a guide to getting ahead and not sabotaging your own career.
When Music Is Your Side Gig: How to Stay Motivated, Efficient, and Sane
Here’s a wonderful list of ways you can be more efficient and productive making music, when you’ve got so much other stuff going on at the same time.
How to Eliminate the Obstacles Hindering Your Success
Fears, anxiety, and doubt cripple musicians day in and day out, and their abilities to drive toward success, but a subtle mindset shift can help.
The One Thing You Must Do to Make Money from Your Music
Musicians condem themselves to failure by subscribing subconsciously to the “starving artist” mentality, but it’s time to shift the paradigm and start anew.
Practicing and Performing Music When Faced with a Migraine
A touching OpEd from personal experience with some actionable advice for those of us musicians who suffer from headaches when it matters most.
How Music Can Relax the Autistic Mind
A beautiful journey to find the keys to communicating with an autistic client, and helping him to relax in the most stressful moments.