Carrie Knowles, Author: The Key To Feeding Your Soul As A Freelancer

Crushing Classical

What you'll hear:

• How learning how to tell better stories is crucial for musicians
• In today’s world with so much going on - what draws people to concerts? We discuss
• On being a freelancer: the mindset and strategy that keeps you fulfilled and energized
• The fringe benefits of your jobs outside of the repertoire and playing experience; this one is valuable and often forgotten about
• The deeper way to find and show your humanity as a musician - and how that can grow and cultivate your audience
• The steps to creating a summer chamber music festival and education program - how she did it!
• Feeding your money-making side with your creative side: why feeding yourself is so important for your life
• And much more!

Carrie's website: https://www.cjanework.com/

Mentioned on the show: Carrie’s upcoming book launch: Black Tie Optional is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2HMsHwb

Her other books are also on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=carrie+knowles&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

The play adaptation of her short story - the performance is in RALEIGH soon! Sunday, May 26th at Burning Coal Theater in Raleigh!

http://burningcoal.org/

Information about Six: https://www.womenstheatrefestival.com/six

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