By Michelle Lynne, Deanna Petre
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The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.
In this episode of The Fearless Artist podcast, host Michelle Lynne explores the critical issue of burnout among freelance musicians. She discusses the challenges musicians face, from managing chaotic schedules to handling performance stress and the demands of running a business. Michelle shares personal experiences with burnout, recounting a difficult period earlier in the year when her intense schedule left her exhausted. She highlights the importance of energy management over time management, offering practical strategies like simplifying tasks, creating rhythms for productivity, and eliminating energy drains. Michelle also emphasizes the value of coaching and delegating tasks to maintain a balanced life. Additionally, she shares insights from her own journey, including the difficult decision to leave a conservatory job to focus on other fulfilling opportunities. Ultimately, Michelle encourages musicians to create a sustainable lifestyle, invest in self-care, and pursue their passion without sacrificing well-being.
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In this episode of The Fearless Artist Podcast, Michelle Lynne interviews Jennet Ingle of The Happiest Musician. Jennet shares her journey from aiming for a traditional orchestra career to embracing a fulfilling portfolio career as a freelancer, teacher, and oboe reed business owner. She emphasizes the value of creative freedom, flexible income streams, and the importance of musicians pursuing diverse career paths beyond the conventional. The discussion highlights the benefits of building a thriving, self-directed career while overcoming limiting beliefs in the classical music industry.
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In this episode of Fearless Artist Podcast, Michelle Lynne interviews Anna Trombetta, known as Opera Anna, about her journey from Houston to the Netherlands and her efforts to make opera more accessible. Anna blends educational content with pop culture references to engage new audiences. They discuss the importance of vulnerability in the arts, strategies for connecting with diverse listeners, and the challenges artists face in dealing with online criticism.
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Website: https://annatrombetta.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opera.anna
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In a recent episode of The Fearless Artist Podcast, Michelle Lynne interviews Anni Grid, a Finnish cellist and social media expert known for her humorous and insightful content. Anni shares her journey from being a full-time orchestra musician to running a successful social media business. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity and clear boundaries when sharing content online. Anni discusses her approach to helping musicians utilize social media effectively to promote themselves and gain opportunities. She advises finding unique selling points, even if they are aspects one initially wants to hide. Anni's work involves providing tailored advice, running workshops, and helping musicians and organizations enhance their social media presence. Despite facing initial apprehensions about combining her marketing skills with her music career, Anni has successfully created a supportive online community. She encourages musicians to embrace their unique qualities and share them confidently to connect with their audience and achieve their goals. Michelle and Anni also discuss the significance of building relationships and maintaining engagement over merely focusing on follower counts.
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Website: https://www.annigrid.com
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In this episode of The Fearless Artist Podcast, Michelle Lynne interviews Nick Akdag, the creator of The Wise Musician Instagram account, with 225,000 followers. Nick shares his journey from being a bassoonist to running a successful Instagram account that offers insights and inspiration from top musicians. He emphasizes the importance of consistency, impactful content, and learning from high-level musicians. Nick also discusses his plans to start a podcast and create more original video content.
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In this episode of the Fearless Artist Podcast, host Michelle Lynne interviews Ella Hooper, a life coach and founder of the Bethel Conservatory of the Arts (BCA) in Redding, California. Michelle recounts their initial meeting at a leadership conference and how Ella's compassionate advice profoundly impacted her life. Ella's approach emphasizes self-compassion, recognizing one's unique gifts, and overcoming perfectionism. She discusses how artists often face high industry standards, rejection, and self-comparison, which can hinder their growth. Ella highlights the importance of self-love and kindness, which help artists navigate these challenges and ultimately achieve true transformation. They also explore how judgment and shame can block creativity and how embracing compassion can lead to a more fulfilling and abundant artistic journey. Ella shares insights on dealing with rejection, celebrating progress, and maintaining a positive self-image, which are crucial for long-term success and personal development in the arts.
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In this episode of the Fearless Artist podcast, host Michelle Lynne engages in an insightful conversation with Professor Karl Moore, an esteemed faculty member at McGill University with a prolific career in teaching, research, and leadership. Karl, who has taught at prestigious institutions such as Oxford, Stanford, and Harvard, shares his wealth of knowledge on leadership, management, and the intersection between business and the arts.
Michelle highlights the often-overlooked skills that musicians need beyond their musical abilities, noting that Karl's extensive experience and research can provide valuable lessons for musicians navigating their careers. Karl discusses his hands-on teaching approach, including the Hot Cities of the World Tour, which exposes students to global economic trends and real-world leadership challenges.
Karl emphasizes the importance of presence and storytelling in both business and music. He recounts his experiences interviewing renowned musicians like the Manhattan Transfer and insights gained from those conversations about leadership, teamwork, and creativity. He also shares practical advice on networking, emphasizing the value of meaningful conversations and the importance of self-promotion without feeling narcissistic.
Addressing the challenges introverted musicians face, Karl advises leveraging one's strengths and taking "introvert breaks" to recharge. He encourages musicians to develop people skills, focus on human connections, and find their unique purpose in music. By doing so, they can enhance their presence both on and off stage, ultimately leading to more successful and fulfilling careers.
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In this episode of The Fearless Artist podcast, Michelle Lynne interviews Aida Barberena, a student at Codarts Rotterdam and former content creator for The Fearless Artist (TFA). Aida discusses her journey to the Netherlands, meeting Michelle, and her impactful 18-month role at TFA, where she created relatable and humorous content that resonated with their audience. The discussion highlights the importance of musicians having diverse skills, including time management and social media proficiency. Aida emphasizes the entrepreneurial mindset, which involves taking risks and seizing opportunities, even if they seem daunting.
Michelle and Aida talk about common challenges musicians face, such as managing multiple roles and dealing with societal expectations. They stress the importance of initiative, self-confidence, and setting boundaries. Aida encourages musicians not to take themselves out of the competition too early and to embrace continuous learning and adaptation. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to take a risk in their careers and share it with TFA for accountability.
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In Episode 6 of The Fearless Artist podcast, Michelle Lynne interviews Chris Still, a trumpet player with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and founder of Honesty Pill. They discuss the challenges classical musicians face and the importance of not taking oneself too seriously. Chris shares his journey from focusing solely on music to developing broader interests, which led to the creation of his coaching company. He emphasizes the significance of mindset, advocating for a balanced and efficient approach to achieving goals.
Chris highlights the importance of self-awareness, vulnerability, and honesty in improving productivity and overcoming limiting beliefs. He shares practical strategies like self-recording, having a practice buddy, and setting measurable goals. They discuss how fear and love drive actions, and the necessity of mental health, nutrition, and energy management for musicians.
Chris encourages musicians to embrace small, actionable steps and to start immediately, advocating for the philosophy of "start small, start now." He also discusses the value of celebrating small wins and maintaining focus on the process rather than just the outcome. The episode wraps up with Chris providing information on how to connect with him and access resources through Honesty Pill.
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Honesty Pill Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/honestypill/
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In Episode 5 of The Fearless Artist podcast, host Michelle Lynne discusses overcoming procrastination and empowering freelance musicians. Michelle co-founded The Fearless Artist with her best friend Deanna Petre in 2020, aiming to help freelance musicians build successful careers, a gap they identified from their own experiences at prestigious institutions like Juilliard and the University of Montreal.
Michelle highlights the unpredictable and chaotic life of a freelancer, noting the importance of understanding that many musicians face similar struggles. The Fearless Artist supports musicians worldwide by providing training, accountability, and community. Michelle stresses the need for self-marketing, branding, and administration skills—elements not typically covered in traditional music education.
In addressing procrastination, Michelle introduces practical strategies, including breaking goals into manageable steps using the SMART criteria and applying the two-minute rule, which encourages starting tasks for just two minutes to overcome initial resistance. She also recommends scheduling specific tasks in one's calendar to ensure they get done.
Michelle emphasizes the value of a supportive community, such as The Fearless Artist Mastermind, where musicians can share goals, gain inspiration, and receive coaching. She advocates focusing on one's unique audience and pursuing personal goals without succumbing to comparison or negative voices.
The episode concludes with Michelle encouraging listeners to try the two-minute rule, engage with The Fearless Artist community on Instagram, and pursue their dreams with determination and resilience.
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The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.