Hey friend,

I just wanted to write you a note to say that I think it's time to make your idea 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯. You have everything you need to get started. Don't hold back. I want to see this project out in the world! You are so smart, so creative, so passionate, & 𝒔𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚.

When was the last time you did something impulsive in your creative life? How did it turn out?

Self-belief is a practice. Cultivate it daily, and watch as it unlocks doors to new opportunities. Here are some of my strategies:

✨ Affirmations.
✨ Celebrate your wins.
✨ Practice self-compassion.
✨ Interrogate limiting beliefs.
✨ Take action.

Beyond your own career and given your current resources, in which ways do you hope to lend support to your local music community?

Don't miss this #StudioClassPodcast Masterclass featuring Julia Cooke, Artistic and General Director of Opera Baltimore. We discuss opera innovation, community engagement, and more in this exclusive interview. Listen: studioclass.fireside.fm/116!

#Opera #JuliaCooke #Masterclass

SNARK ALERT. But, seriously tho.

When was the last time you absolutely felt included in a musical/creative space?

How do we show each other that 'you belong here'?

Your questions and answers might be different than mine and that's great. We all have to bring our best questions and answers to this work.

What do you like to know about an artist, or their work in general, before you decide to attend a performance of theirs for the first time?

Why do we underestimate our own capabilities?

🤔 Past setbacks or negative experiences can erode our confidence. Remember that your current abilities and potential have evolved since then.

You are far more capable than you assume yourself to be.

Do you write in a journal? What do you write about?

Don't miss the latest #Masterclass episode of the #StudioClassPodcast with Dr. Tonya Lawson! 🎵 In it, we dive into the world of music pedagogy, entrepreneurship, and SEO. More info: studioclass.fireside.fm/115

#MusicEntrepreneurship #SEOExpert #FinancialFreedom

Did Spring Break come and go and somehow you worked right through it?

Remember, breaks are not signs of weakness. When you take a break, you're modeling behaviors for long-term success and happiness.

#TuesdayTunes : Check out Matthew Evan Taylor's “Joyful Noise: Sound of Defiance” on Durward Ensemble's album 'Prophetic Revolutions'.

Listen on Spotify: vist.ly/v5nk (or wherever you get your music!)

Had the most amazing chat with the incomparable soprano Sarah Brailey on the latest Masterclass episode of the Studio Class Podcast! She shared some incredible insights and her talent and grace are simply mesmerizing. studioclass.fireside.fm/114! #StudioClassPodcast #SarahBrailey

If we keep doing the same things, we'll keep getting the same results.

So, if you're seeking transformation, remember that change starts with you.

Looking to make a change and want some support? Come coach with me! vist.ly/s7vq

Which non-classical genre(s) did you discover later that now shape your music-making? How do you incorporate that influence?

#TuesdayTunes : Check out Andrew Rodriguez's 'Oil Islands' featuring MIATp!

Listen on Spotify: vist.ly/rjiw (Or on iTunes, or Bandcamp, or wherever you like to get your music...)

In the practice room, do you give yourself the gift of time to wander, to experiment, and to stumble upon new ideas?

How do you make space for discovery in your practice room/time?

Did you have a music or art teacher who had a profound effect on you? Why?