Dr. Fabiana Claure is joined by Christopher Still, the Los Angeles Philharmonic's celebrated trumpeter, to discuss his journey as a musician and music entrepreneur.
Christopher shares invaluable insights on goal-setting, self-improvement, and the intersection of technology and coaching. Uncover the secrets to overcoming perfectionism and embracing self-worth in entrepreneurial pursuits. Christopher's diverse interests, including running and beer brewing, add flavor to the discussion. Explore his current projects like Audition Accelerator and Online Business Accelerator, along with a focus on habit coaching. Learn about his time management strategies, emphasizing calendar blocking and prioritization.
Also in this episode:
- Diversity of Skills: Christopher emphasizes the importance of diversifying skills for musicians, highlighting his journey as both a renowned trumpet player in the Los Angeles
- Philharmonic and an entrepreneur with the Honesty Pill brand.
- Proactive Time Management: Chris advocates for proactive time management, emphasizing the need to align actions with goals and avoid reactive states, especially for musicians who often operate in response to external cues.
- Entrepreneurial Journey: His journey involves helping other musicians through online coaching, courses, and building businesses beyond traditional music performance.
- Overcoming Perfectionism: Musicians should not to wait until everything is perfect before starting a project. Chris advocates for taking action, learning from mistakes, and embracing imperfection on the path to growth and success.
- Embrace Your Unique Voice and Believe in Its Relevance: There may be many individuals with similar skills, but everyone has a unique voice or perspective.
- Success is Attainable with Strategic Delivery: Success is achievable by figuring out how to deliver one's talents effectively, especially when it matters. This involves strategic planning, breaking down myths about limited opportunities, and understanding the importance of delivering your skills in a way that connects with others, whether in auditions, business pitches, or other endeavors.
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About Dr. Fabiana Claure
Fabiana, a concert pianist and former University professor turned 7-figure entrepreneur, has empowered thousands of musicians to scale their businesses and reclaim their time. Co-founding Superior Academy of Music® in 2011, she and her husband remotely managed the academy since 2016, achieving increased efficiency and profitability.
As the Founder and Director of the University of North Texas Music Business and Entrepreneurship Program (2016-2021), she spearheaded initiatives that assisted musicians in launching businesses and gaining recognition as a top-ranked program.
While in Academia, she launched her online mentorship program in 2020, using the Musician’s Profit Umbrella® method to help musicians globally scale their businesses. In 2021, she left her full-time University job to focus on her coaching business, performing/speaking career, family, and overall well-being, assisting musicians in unifying their skills and scaling their online music businesses for rapid financial expansion and purposeful life design.
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