Nov 19, 2025 | Music Leadership
The following contains excerpts from the resource, Conflict Resolution Guide (Carnegie Training Institute). Invariably, when more than one artist or musician enters the room, there will be differences not only of opinions, but deeply held convictions. This is...
Nov 19, 2025 | Music Leadership
The following contains excerpts from the book, Developing the Leader Within You (John Maxwell). The subject of leadership is rarely, if ever, taught in the arts or humanities. However, in order to succeed as an artist, one must first know how to get along with others....
Nov 19, 2025 | Music Leadership
The following contains excerpts from the book, Cultivating an Unshakable Character (Jim Rohn). As a musician, I have come to see music as more than simply sound, but rather as relationships. I was impressed by Duke Ellington’s habit of listening to the individuals in...
Nov 19, 2025 | Music Leadership
The following contains excerpts from the resource, Dale Carnegie’s Secrets of Success (Carnegie Institute). Having been a musician my entire life, I have seen many very talented and capable artists who were successful in their craft fail miserably in life as a result...