Labyrinth Music Blog
Meditations on Learning and Loving Music
What does it take to be a pro? The ten things that separate the best from the rest
Could you be a professional musician? If you want to perform music at a high level, and make a living doing it, you need to know what it takes to grow and sustain a career. Working musicians tend to have a certain set of qualities and abilities that allow them to succeed, and if you want to level up from amateur to pro someday, you’ll need to have them, too.
How to fight the post-performance blues
Part of getting ready for a performance is preparing for how you’ll feel after it’s over. Almost every performer gets some type of emotional whiplash after performing. Fortunately, it’s something you can prepare for and manage!
Music teacher, coach, or tutor: What’s the difference?
Which do you need, a teacher, a coach, or a tutor? Musicians and aspiring musicians need to know which kind of professional will be the best choice to help them reach their goals.
Benefits of musical cross-training
One of the best things you can do for your development as a musician is to study more than one instrument. Here’s what you can achieve with music study in a secondary subject.
Singers aren’t real musicians?
It's a myth, but why do people believe it? And what should voice teachers do about it?