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Crushing Classical

Crushing Classical is a series of interviews with classical musicians who are forging unique paths with their talent, creating their own artistic fulfillment and financial comfort, and finding ways to thrive. I celebrate these brave people who are taking routes outside of traditional orchestral or academic employment! As always, I invite you to listen for your own sparks and breadcrumbs, and use these interviews to find the possibilities that exist in your own life.
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The Happiest Musician: Creating A Career You Love With All The Things You Love Doing

Dec 31, 2017

What you'll hear:

- What worked, what didn't and some important lessons from this year
 
- The biggest game changer for Crushing Classical and how we capitalized on it
 
- Where we got our best ideas from (and you should too!)
 
- What propelled Tracy (and by extension Crushing Classical) forward this year 
 
...and much more
 
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Dec 24, 2017

- How deductions are changing in 2018 and what it means for you specifically

- The biggest differences between the old and NEW rules for W2 wage earners

- What is *actually* happening with health insurance premiums moving forward

- Why you should strongly consider incorporating in 2018

...and much more

 

To contact David Bartasavich for your tax needs or to ask any questions, contact him here:

http://www.bandrcpas.com/ 

david@bandrcpas.com 

 
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Dec 21, 2017

What you'll hear:

 

- The unfortunate stigma and silence around injury and illness that currently exists in classical music

 

- Why you actually ARE the most qualified person to start the thing you want to start (this will surprise you)

 

- How losing an ability can be your greatest opportunity

 

- The MOST important element to include in ANY money making venture you start today (everyone wants it)

 

...and so much more

 

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Dec 17, 2017
- The risk you take when you say yes to everything in order to "gain experience" and "get your foot in the door"
 
- How compliments and praise can seduce you into a career you never wanted
 
- The myth that is "working your way up"
 
- Why keeping up on technology and trends actually matters
 
...and more
 
Mentioned in the podcast:
Audition Mode: horn auditions workshop
http://auditionmode.com/ 
 
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Dec 10, 2017

What you'll hear:

 

- The most immediate way to breathe new energy and life into your work, your playing and your projects

 

- Why it's okay to want more than you have now AND admit that you're not totally satisfied with your career (especially if you're pretending you are)

 

- The thing that will surprise you MOST about the classical musician community at large (that we've discovered through leading multiple challenges)

 

...and so much more

 

Join the Starting Line Challenge! It starts Monday 12/11

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ccstartinglinechallenge/ 

 

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Dec 7, 2017

What you'll hear:

  • Why and how a career in classical music doesn’t have to be as narrow and limited as Choice A or Choice B

 

  • The most effective and powerful way to work through a personal or professional crisis

 

  • How putting so much emphasis and effort on the “big” events and moments of your life actually *creates* failure

 

  • The precarious spot you put yourself in when the only definition you have of yourself is “I’m a guy/gal who plays _______ (instrument)” (hint: you are so much more!)

 

… and much more

More about Mark and 21CM.org:

http://21cm.org/ 

https://music.depauw.edu/faculty-staff/ 

Mentioned on the show:

http://project440.org/ 

http://www.mikeblockmusic.com/

http://www.awadagin.com/biography.htm 

http://www.yo-yoma.com/

http://artofthepiano.org/ 

https://www.silkroad.org/posts/gmw-2017 

Join the STARTING LINE CHALLENGE that starts Monday 12/11!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ccstartinglinechallenge/ 

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Dec 3, 2017

What you'll hear:

- The pitfalls of creating a public persona of peacocking, perfection and "having it all together"
 
- Dialogue on using social to entice more of your friends and colleagues to show up at your performances
 
- Digging into the elusive word "success" and how classical musicians define it uniquely
 
- Approaching social media in an easier and far more achievable way
 
...and much more
 
Join our upcoming Crushing Classical Starting Line Challenge!
The 4-Day Challenge starts on 12/11/17
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ccstartinglinechallenge/ 
 
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Nov 26, 2017
- How being one of the "chosen few" to attend Juilliard doesn't match the REALITY of how life works (Hint: You don't get to escape the need to meet people, build relationships and show up - even when you're broke)
 
- Why she ultimately stopped auditioning, the question she asked herself that turned out to be the deciding factor...and what she pursued instead
 
- How self imposed "rules" caused her to stop writing music for a period of time (something she loved deeply) in an attempt to "be practical"...and the mistake it was
 
- The danger of doing what you think you "should be" doing vs. what you WANT to be doing (the price is steep)
 
...and much more
 
Check out more about Jessica Meyer on her website and Facebook page:
 
https://www.facebook.com/jessicameyermusic/ 
http://jessicameyermusic.com/ 
 
Join our upcoming 4-Day Audience & Impact Challenge!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ccaichallenge/ 
 
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Nov 22, 2017

What you'll hear:

- Why you need to purposefully seek out the people who will support you and what that looks like in reality

- How getting rejected from the Hollywood round of American Idol turned into a pivotal moment of clarity

- Why convincing people that what you want to do never works (and what actually DOES work)

- How the notion of "changing things" in any niche is counterproductive (and what intention to have your eye on instead)

...and much more

Links for Steve Hackman, mentioned during the show:

http://bit.ly/2zZBZkd - Quartz Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmO4TG3iiV8 TED Talk

Check out more videos:

https://www.facebook.com/stereohideoutmusic/

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Nov 19, 2017

What you'll hear:

- The type of training business owners consistently engage in that multiplies their results (and ultimately their income)
 
- Why "I just need to practice more" isn't solving all your problems (and never will)
 
- The difference between a thinking problem and a money problem (this is why money always seems scarce)
 
- Why you seem to end up repeating patterns and situations no matter how hard you try NOT to
 
- How to change people's perception of you when you want to change directions, careers, habits and anything else in your life
 
... and much more
 
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Nov 12, 2017
What you'll hear:
 
 - A conversation about completing a classical music career with a hat tip to Zeneba Bowers ("I'm planning on going out like Seinfeld, not like Happy Days")

- Why you must CREATE discomfort...before it shows up at at time you least expect it (and don't want it)

- What the ACTUAL "worst" time really is to make a change in your life (you'll recognize this)

- The real purpose of Crushing Classical and specifically the podcast interviews as it relates to your career journey

...and much more
 
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Nov 9, 2017

What you'll hear:

- How a precarious orchestral employment situation triggered the birth of a passion filled income producing side hustle

 

- Why classical musicians would be wise to draw inspiration from areas OUTSIDE music

 

- How a massive rejection by a publisher turned into the greatest opportunity imaginable...and how to turn misfortune into your greatest blessing

- The best way to avoid burnout in the the repetitive and competitive field of classical music

 

- Why being willing to get rejected is critically important in this field

 

...and much more

For more information about Little Roads, check them out here:

https://www.littleroadseurope.com/

https://www.facebook.com/LittleRoadsEurope/ 

And a link to their books on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Zeneba-Bowers/e/B00O68EB8E/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1510195636&sr=8-1 

 
I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/
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Nov 5, 2017

What you'll hear:

- The "truths" classical musicians live by that cut off possibility

- The ONLY reason why a non-music employer can't see your value

- What sells you and your value BETTER than a resume

- A frank conversation about every classical musician's dream...a $150K salary

- A fun little $150K game to expand your mind and imagination :)

...and much more

 

Join the Crushing Classical 7 Day Starting Line Challenge!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/crushingclassicalstartingline/

Starts MONDAY 11/6!

Also... here's the link to join the Classical Cats group on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/crushingclassical/

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Oct 29, 2017

What you'll hear:

- The what, how and why of "rules" and their impact on the classical world

- How the Permission Triangle stops you from pursuing "Plan A"

- The #1 reason why a unique career is actually EASIER to pursue than a job

- Why you (and anyone) can be a public figure TODAY

...and much more

Join the Crushing Classical Starting Line Challenge and explore what a unique career can look like for you. Whether you've started something already or you're not sure what to do, this is the place to start. The Challenge starts November 6th. Click the link to join:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/crushingclassicalstartingline/

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Oct 26, 2017

What you'll hear:

 

- How to determine content design when creating a course, program, workshop or retreat

 

- The exact question to ask yourself in order to know who is the "right" customer for whatever you are creating

 

- Why your resume is the LAST thing you should rely on when trying to sell something (hint: there's something else people respond to much more readily)

 

- A detailed walkthrough for how to conduct a sales conversation by phone (if you get nothing else from this conversation...this is GOLD)

 

- How to construct a game that is tied to a specific result you want to achieve

 

...and much more

 

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Oct 22, 2017

What you'll hear:

- Invitation to join the upcoming 7-Day Starting Line Challenge on 11/6/17

- A recap of our most recent 30 day challenge and what we walked away with

- The real reason we continue doing challenges (and an invitation for you to join us in them)

- A conversation about purpose vs. goals and why it matters


...and more

 

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Oct 19, 2017

What you'll hear:

- The #1 reason why people buy from you (for anyone who has ever considered selling a course, program, retreat, etc.)
- The difference between marketing and selling a “hard topic” vs. a “soft topic” and why it matters

- Why all the people who sell vague terminology like “success” are totally missing the mark

- Why waiting until your thing is “perfect” before launching is a mistake...and what to have your eye on instead
- The #1 thing your program or course must deliver on (it’s not what you think)

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/
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Oct 15, 2017

What you'll hear:

- The greatest misunderstanding that exists concerning life insurance and how it tangibly impacts you (and your family if you have one)

- Why how you THINK about money is infinitely more important than any financial vehicle you buy into

- The top 4 things you should address in your will (yes, you need one and here's why)

- Why being debt free and living on a cash basis should NOT be your ultimate goal (despite all you've heard, read and believe)

...and much more

 

For more information and to work with Mike Beausay, you can email him at Mike@beausayfinancial.com

 

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Oct 8, 2017

What you'll hear:

- How to initially assess a unique career idea to determine if it's likely to "work"

- The #1 thing you need to START doing if you truly want to evolve both classical music AND your career

- Why moving classical music into a different venue (i.e. a bar or club) is backwards thinking

- The biggest thing standing in the way of the evolution of classical music (hint: it's not the music

...and much more

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Oct 5, 2017

What you'll hear:

  • Why your obsession with what you want to be “known as” in the world is actually a purpose killer AND a career killer
  • What kinds of social media posts make you instantly valuable to your audience
  • How to state your opinion and take a position publicly without starting a conflict or a fight with the audience
  • A behind-the-scenes discussion about planning out your social media to hit the audience you’re intending

 

...and much more

 

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/
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Oct 1, 2017

What you'll hear:

- A simple method to gauge whether or not a decision you're about to make is right for you

- How to exit a situation gracefully, ease the burden of guilt and leave your reputation intact

- What is actually MORE important than other people's opinions of you (this will likely surprise you)

- The thing you need to stop doing if you truly want to get in tune with what you KNOW

...and much more

Thank you to Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. For high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/

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Sep 28, 2017

What you'll hear:

  • A simple and practical method for furthering a particular point of view you have as a classical musician...without ruining your reputation in the process

  • The real reason why selfies and instrument practice videos aren’t pulling an audience in your direction...and what you should be publishing instead
  • What your audience is TRULY interested in when they find you for the first time (and every day thereafter)

 

  • A straightforward method for establishing what kinds of content to post on social media (everyone is asking us about this)

...and much more

 

Thank you to Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical podcast. For high quality sheet music, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/

Order now and use the code CRUSH to get 10% off your order!

Sep 24, 2017

What you'll hear:

- The critical shift you have to make in your mind to begin building an audience...and why it matters even if you have a symphony job right now

- The surefire solution for generating both ideas and content that works for ANYONE who wasn't blessed with the creativity gene (some of us simply aren't...Eileen included)

- Why asking all your friends to like and follow your artist/band/business social media accounts is among the worst ideas you've ever had

- Two totally unorthodox (yet truthful) characterizations of Instagram and Facebook as promotion platforms that are sure to shift how you relate to them (and promote on them) moving forward

- The #1 reason why you struggle to come up with new ideas for promoting yourself and your work and how to solve it TODAY

...and much more

 

Thank you to Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. For high quality sheet music at great prices, look no further than Ficks Music! 

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Just for Crushing Classical listeners, use the code CRUSH for 10% off your order.

Sep 21, 2017

What you'll hear:

- The biggest consequence of having classical music's main role models come from the top 5 orchestras...and the effect it's having on your career

 

- Why "do what you love and it will never feel like work" is a myth...and how it applies to classical musicians

 

- The deep rooted conversation that begins with "I'm not a REAL musician unless..." and how to begin dismantling your one dimensional view and approach

 

- How to stop waiting by the phone for your career to call (hint: it's not gonna) and begin moving in a direction that excites you

 

...and much more

 

Mentioned on the podcast:

Project 440:

http://project440.org/

All City Orchestra program in Philadelphia:

http://allcityphiladelphia.org/

Pikes Falls Chamber Music Festival

http://www.pikesfallschambermusicfestival.com/

Inscape New Music Ensemble

http://www.inscape.org/

Yo-Yo Ma: Art For Life's Sake:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJSoEewfvYM

Thank you to Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. For high quality sheet music at affordable prices, look no further than https://www.ficksmusic.com/

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Sep 17, 2017

What you'll hear:

- The #1 thing preventing you from being SEEN by your intended audience

- Where and how to start if you don't know what you want to create

- The very first step to "standing out"

- Where "what's next for you" is ACTUALLY found

...and much more

 

Thank you to Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. Order now and use the code CRUSH to get 10% off your order

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