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“By Any Means Necessary”
Darrell GrantElsewhereI put up a post by Derek Sivers that I thought really spoke to the amount of initiative it takes to become a working musician . Later, I read the … Continue reading
Interesting and Inspiring links
Darrell GrantAn interesting blog posting about the role of the artist in our day and age. http://www.missionparadox.com/the_mission_paradox_blog/2009/09/savings-souls.html Another post from missionparadox.com blog http://www.missionparadox.com/the_mission_paradox_blog/2009/09/the-one-foot-level.html CD Baby founder & DIY guru Derek Sivers … Continue reading
Being Indispensible (Part 2)
Darrell GrantThe music student doesn’t necessary think of herself as holding jobs. But in fact if you are performing a service for even one person, you are doing a job. So … Continue reading
“A League of Your Own”
Darrell GrantA League of Your Own Donald Bradman was an Australian cricket player. He was also the best athlete who ever lived. By any statistical measure, he was comparatively the best … Continue reading
“Maybe You Can’t Get Paid for Doing Your Art”
Darrell GrantMaybe You Can’t Get Paid for Doing Your Art The thing is, it’s far easier than ever before to surface your ideas. Far easier to have someone notice your interpersonal … Continue reading
Insights into making Connections & building community
Darrell GrantIn the segment of the last “Entering the Profession” workshop on Connections and Community, one of the students asked a perennial music biz question: “Is nepotism as important to success … Continue reading
Brave New World of Work
Darrell GrantBack in the 90′s when I was entering my career as a jazz musician in New York, I used to look at people walking in and out of offices all … Continue reading
How do you figure out Professional Standards
Darrell GrantAt the “Entering the Profession” workshop yesterday, one of the students asked an interesting question. “How do you learn the things you are supposed to do or not do on … Continue reading
Visioning & Goal-Setting: Why now is the time to cash in on your passion
Darrell GrantThis is a re-post from the very cool “Art of Hustle” website I recently discovered. The person being quoted is Gary Here ‘s an excerpt. “Hustle is the most important … Continue reading