I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling a bit more validated. If you need me, I’ll be hiding behind that stack of papers and the lava lamp…
Indirect Routes
Career paths that share a common starting place in the arts.
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I’ll be back to posting regularly soon, I promise. But in the meantime, here’s one of the most beautifully worded articles I’ve read about choosing worklights and desklights over footlights.
performers in transition
A great opportunity from a great organization, especially for performers wanting to transition from performing to arts admin.
Studying music.
My colleague wrote a great piece about majoring in music, couched in the very specific boundaries of her own family. The part that you maybe can’t tell, not having met these folks, is that the two kids of which she speaks aren’t just talented musicians, but they’re also fantastic human beings. Having other professions doesn’t diminish their musicianship.
I’ve talked a lot about the music machine, about the ways in which we suffer when we realize that we don’t need/want the artistic goals we think we should. But there is a lovely word – amateur – the describes the pursuit of an artistic discipline out of love. While it’s a word that’s been poo-poohed, I want to see it gain more traction. Because beautiful artistic moments are borne from love – of the art form, the emotion, the story, the tune. Let’s take that word back, and strip away the negative connotation.
I, for one, am happy to be a reformed performer…a musical amateur….mostly, in love with all of those wonderful notes.
An opportunity for career changers
An opportunity for career changers
If you’re a performer hoping to figure out a path into another profession, I’d encourage you to take a look at an opportunity with my company. This Fellowship is paid, and allows you to cycle through several departments to learn a wide array of skills. It’s a way to take that passion for music, and parlay it into an off-stage career. For additional info contact our Education department. It’s a great opportunity!
Do you recognize yourself in this?
Do you recognize yourself in this?
I certainly recognize myself.
I’m so very happy that Hanne Blank wrote this.
Indirect Routes 