
Healing the Inner Critic
Healing the Inner Critic “When you get curious about a part, you naturally gain clarity regarding what it’s all about, which typically results in
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Healing the Inner Critic “When you get curious about a part, you naturally gain clarity regarding what it’s all about, which typically results in

Why I’m Offering Alexander Technique Lessons at a 90% Discount I’ve read a lot of marketing advice over the years.One of the biggest takeaways
“Why Artists Need Community” Plus Special Announcement! I still remember the moment I realized I didn’t have to do it all on my own.

Superficial Purpose & Shallow Expressivity “…our patient has no grasp of the whole, he sees only isolated parts and gets nowhere. In developing his

Discovering the Place Where Your Art, Well-Being, & the World’s Hunger Meet “Those who have a ‘why’ to live, can bear with almost any

The Purpose of Art is to Experience a Larger Interconnectedness “Nothing ever exists entirely alone; everything is in relation to everything else.” “• Bukkyo

A Story of Artistic Purpose “A human being is a spatially and temporally limited piece of the whole, what we call the “Universe.” He

After playing her piece for me in a lesson one day, Sara, who was twelve at the time, asked, “Why does my music sound

Let’s imagine that you’re up on stage, playing a demanding and dynamic piece of music. You play all the right notes, you have perfect

Art matters… right? This question can bring up mixed feelings for many artists. On the one hand, every artist and art lover carries an

To many, it can seem like our world has lost its mind. Our current and past ways of making sense of the world are

Why do money and selling sometimes feel icky? In part, it’s because we’re wired to give and receive freely. When you give your gifts

(See below for an invitation to our second roundtable conversation about reimagining how we make a living in the arts.) What is it like

(Plus, invitation to roundtable conversation on how to align your livelihood as an artist with your Soulforce. See below.) One of the most frustrating

“Art & Money: Rotten Fruit?” or “Why Do So Many Gigs Pay So Little in both Money and Fulfillment?” (Plus, an invitation to a

Why is it so hard for many musicians and artists to make a decent living? Fundamentally, it has to do with the conflict between

When you learn ancient shamanic powers as a modern day performer, your performances will gain incredible depth and creative power. You will be able

Why do money and selling sometimes feel icky? In part, it’s because we’re wired to give and receive freely. When you give your gifts

What do Spiral Dynamics stages Orange, Green, Yellow, and Turquoise look like in the arts? This video features an overview of each stage plus

Why do money and selling sometimes feel icky? In part, it’s because we’re wired to give and receive freely. When you give your gifts

Healing the Inner Critic “When you get curious about a part, you naturally gain clarity regarding what it’s all about, which typically results in a newfound compassion for all it’s

Why I’m Offering Alexander Technique Lessons at a 90% Discount I’ve read a lot of marketing advice over the years.One of the biggest takeaways was never to compete on price,
“Why Artists Need Community” Plus Special Announcement! I still remember the moment I realized I didn’t have to do it all on my own. For many years, I had questioned

Superficial Purpose & Shallow Expressivity “…our patient has no grasp of the whole, he sees only isolated parts and gets nowhere. In developing his plan, he relies purely on his

Discovering the Place Where Your Art, Well-Being, & the World’s Hunger Meet “Those who have a ‘why’ to live, can bear with almost any ‘how’.” “• Viktor Frankl, Man’s Search

The Purpose of Art is to Experience a Larger Interconnectedness “Nothing ever exists entirely alone; everything is in relation to everything else.” “• Bukkyo Dendo, The Teachings of Buddha The

A Story of Artistic Purpose “A human being is a spatially and temporally limited piece of the whole, what we call the “Universe.” He experiences himself and his feelings as

After playing her piece for me in a lesson one day, Sara, who was twelve at the time, asked, “Why does my music sound so robotic?” What a great question!

Let’s imagine that you’re up on stage, playing a demanding and dynamic piece of music. You play all the right notes, you have perfect technique, you have a brilliant sound,

Art matters… right? This question can bring up mixed feelings for many artists. On the one hand, every artist and art lover carries an unshakeable, if unspoken, knowledge that art

To many, it can seem like our world has lost its mind. Our current and past ways of making sense of the world are proving ineffective to meet the increasing

Why do money and selling sometimes feel icky? In part, it’s because we’re wired to give and receive freely. When you give your gifts freely and they are freely received,

(See below for an invitation to our second roundtable conversation about reimagining how we make a living in the arts.) What is it like to make a living in the

(Plus, invitation to roundtable conversation on how to align your livelihood as an artist with your Soulforce. See below.) One of the most frustrating experiences as a musician or artist

“Art & Money: Rotten Fruit?” or “Why Do So Many Gigs Pay So Little in both Money and Fulfillment?” (Plus, an invitation to a roundtable conversation) The #1 challenge most

Why is it so hard for many musicians and artists to make a decent living? Fundamentally, it has to do with the conflict between the true purpose of the arts

When you learn ancient shamanic powers as a modern day performer, your performances will gain incredible depth and creative power. You will be able to lead your audiences on an

Why do money and selling sometimes feel icky? In part, it’s because we’re wired to give and receive freely. When you give your gifts freely and they are freely received,

What do Spiral Dynamics stages Orange, Green, Yellow, and Turquoise look like in the arts? This video features an overview of each stage plus many examples of each stage as

Why do money and selling sometimes feel icky? In part, it’s because we’re wired to give and receive freely. When you give your gifts freely and they are freely received,
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