COVID Side Hustles: Trevor Andrews
An interview with Violist and Video Game Coach Trevor Andrews plus advice, encouragement, and resources for musicians looking to start their own side gig.
5 Questions to Help Musicians Stay Positive
Career and creativity coach Astrid Baumgardner shares advice and resources to help musicians cultivate optimism and stay positive during the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Tips for Distance Teaching - Part 2
The second in a two-part post of advice from experienced Teaching Artists. This entry shares strategies for motivating students and teaching musical skills virtually, as well as some newly-discovered silver linings about teaching online.
Tips for Distance Teaching - Part 1
Advice for teachers by teachers. The first in a two-part article about strategies for distance teaching, this post shares tips for creating a good set-up, the technology that is available and how to make the most if it, and options for mics and recording devices.
Reflections on life in lockdown
A conductor, a concert pianist, a performance psychologist, and the principal flutist of a major orchestra share how they are spending their time and staying positive in this time when the classical music world feels like it’s on hold.
The Stay-Home Brew: Instagram Edition
Eight accounts we love to follow: from purposeful musicians to food, travel, and of course coffee.
5 Gifts Musicians Can Expect to Receive This Year
A little light reading for the end of this crazy year.
The Stay-Home Brew: Celebrating Women's Month
The first entry of our blog for the socially distanced musician! We’re celebrating the end of Women’s History Month by sharing inspiring projects that a few female musicians have done or started this March.
Interview with Conductor Carl Topilow
As the Music Director & Conductor of Cleveland POPS, National Repertory Orchestra, & the Firelands Symphony and Faculty Emeritus at the Cleveland Institute of Music, Carl Topilow holds insight into almost every facet of the classical music world. Here he shares how he has been spending his time since the pandemic started and what his various ensembles have been doing to continue reaching their audiences and serving their musicians.
