An Organic Process: Can Songs Really Write Themselves?
Can songs write themselves or do they need to be forced into existence more often than not? Here are some thoughts on enhancing organic flow.
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Do We Really Sound as Terrible as We Think We Do on Stage?
Is there a self-evaluation bias when it comes to performing or is there really a difference between how our voice sounds to us and to others?
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Auditing Yourself: Tips for Removing Distractions and Getting Centered
In this exclusive lesson from Jlin’s Soundfly course, she details her tried-and-true methods for removing distractions and clearing her head.
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Thriving as a Musician With a Chronic Illness
Helpful examples and advice from musicians who have gone through chronic pain and come out of it successful, and inspirational!
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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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How to Develop a Longterm Mindset for Your Music Career
One of the biggest enemies of mental health in the music industry is time; success never happens overnight. Here are some tips for longevity.
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A Guide to Fighting Ageism in the Music Industry
Nobody would disagree that ageism exists in the music industry, but did you know that you can actively do something to change it? Here’s how.
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Language and the Gender Gap: The Power of Words
What do Phil Spector, Gearslutz, and the mainstream media have in common? Ask women in the music industry for the last 50 years….
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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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Practicing Proactivity
A powerful editorial about how to beat Imposter Syndrome and a lack of confidence by rewriting the rules of your working mental state.
