How do modern musicians incorporate creativity into their careers beyond creating music? In today's episode, co-hosts Nathalie Simper and Katherine Emeneth discuss what creativity looks like in their music careers and in their personal lives - and how that balance has changed over the years. Main Points: Why music as a creative outlet can become "stale" for career musicians Discussion on how creative career norms (not just music) actually discourage creativity Why being creative doesn't mean you have to be "innovative" or "cutting edge" in big ways How creativity beyond your career can actually spark creativity Incorporating "routine" creativity to develop open mindedness and flexibility K and N's sources of inspiration/motivation/drive even through the "busy work" of musicianship Follow us for more music career support! Join the Limitless Musician Newsletter Follow The Limitless Musician via Instagram Check out The Music Teacher's Playbook
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S2EP7.5: Thank you from KE Creative!
As we grow closer to the end of the year and the anniversary of The Limitless Musician Podcast, Nathalie shares heartfelt gratitude to the listeners of the podcast and members of the KE Creative community! Katherine and Nathalie say thank you by sharing FREE career support for music entrepreneurs and private music teachers that is just a click away: Free Resources: KE Creative's Freebie Library The Musician's Real-World Survival Guide Instrument Holiday Hats Christmas Warm Ups A Music Teacher's Guide to Pricing How to Raise Your Music Lesson Rates Paid Resources: The Private Music Teacher's Document Kit for only $29!
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S2EP7: Networking - Making Lasting Connections
When you think of networking, do sleazy sales people and shallow conversations come to mind? In this episode, explore the reasons networking feels so unnatural, especially for classical musicians. While some are more comfortable networking, explore the reasons you are often set up to dread having to network or climb professional circles. Learn how social media can be both a drain AND a tool for making genuine connections, and how to shift your focus from "What can I gain from others?" to "What can I give to others?" Main Points: How music connects you with others and also makes you believe you're a floating island Why being the perfect image of professionalism isn't the most effective way to network The accessibility and endless potential to human connection that comes from social media The ways that social media skew measurements of genuine relationships and the real root of human desire to interact with others The difference between social takers and givers Nathalie's real-world example of giving and how it enhanced her professional life Four simple steps to become a giver Follow us for more music career support! Get your FREE copy of The Musician's Real-World Survival Guide Follow The Limitless Musician via Instagram Check out The Music Teacher's Playbook
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S2EP6: Balancing Kaleidoscope Music Careers with Gill Derer (@gill.flutes)
Tune in for a candid conversation with Nathalie Simper and Gill Derer, a classical musician who has the epitome of a kaleidoscope career. From her experiences of becoming an "accidental" social media influencer, creating performance opportunities for herself, and balancing the many hats she wears, Gill shares the lessons she's learned along the way (as well as the lessons she's excited to continue learning). Main Points: How becoming a social media influencer found Gill The expectation VS. reality of being a modern classical musician The pivotal moment in Gill's educational path that is still evolving How small incidents stack up to completely change the course of your career The humanity in questioning your journey as a classical musician Finding ways to feed yourself so that you can give to others The connection we fuel through music Why creating your own opportunities is more difficult yet more rewarding Get to know Gill! Follow her on Instagram (@gill.flutes) Subscribe to her YouTube channel (@gill.flutes) Check out her journey on Substack: The Practice Room 🎵 Gill's recommended reading: "How to Love Better" by Yung Pueblo Want to get BTS content? Join the Limitless Musician Newsletter Follow The Limitless Musician via Instagram Check out The Music Teacher's Playbook
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S2 Bonus: Planning for a Profitable Studio with Carmen Chavez
Have you ever had a plan for building a private studio but didn't know how to move forward? In this bonus episode, Texas flutist Carmen Chavez shares her experience of graduating with a master in music performance with the challenges of a global pandemic. Carmen shares the gaps in knowledge she needed to fill and how The Music Teacher's Playbook, KE Creative's coaching program for private music teachers, helped her go from 1 student to a full and thriving studio. To learn more about The Music Teacher's Playbook: See EVERYTHING included in Playbook HERE Request more info HERE Hear about other Playbook Grads HERE
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