Musicians vs the World

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When should a learning difference prevent a person from being successful in music lessons? Short answer? Never. Many times, small adjustments and accommodations can be made by music teachers to make lessons accessible for their neurodivergent students. Dr. Shannon McDonald is an educator, advocate, and avid researcher in the field of clarinet pedagogy. In today's episode, she shares her pedagogical guide on learning differences in the private music studio, in hopes of helping music teachers gain knowledge and confidence when teaching all of their students.

Forget what the stories say, there is nothing romantic about being a starving artist! As the vast majority of professional musicians are self-employed or free-lancers, being able to make enough income to survive is always on the mind. This is especially true at the beginning of a new year, when many people take stock of their lives and make goals for the future. In today’s episode, Nicole Riccardo (musician, marketing strategist, and business coach) makes the case for looking outside the box for diversifying income streams. She and Christine discuss passive vs active income, ideas for diverse income streams, going from inspiration to income, and making your career fit your life, not the other way around!