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How to Give a Successful Teaching Demo

How to Give a Successful Teaching Demo

Oftentimes, as part of an academic job, you'll be asked to give a brief teaching demo. This is a part of the interview that often sinks candidates. Use these tips to help you prepare a solid teaching demo and avoid common pitfalls. Picking the Topic A topic will...

Earning a Degree in Music

Earning a Degree in Music

In this post, we'll look at the different options for studying music in a post-secondary institution. We'll consider the different types of institutions and the degrees you can earn.Different Types of Schools There are different types of music schools one can attend...

Coping with Failure

Coping with Failure

One of the most paralyzing fears for many artists is a fear of failure.  However, we often fall into the trap of fearing failure and dreaming of success without really defining either term.  In my experience, too few artists really live with the...

How to Write a Bio

How to Write a Bio

At some point in your career, you're going to need to provide a short biography (or "bio"). Here are some tips on constructing a suitable bio. Style Third Person: Write your bio in the third person.  (Use he/she, for instance, rather than "I") Formal Tone: Keep the...

How to Prepare for an Interview

How to Prepare for an Interview

Interviews are a tricky landscape.  While in auditions, people are generally rooting for you to succeed, interviews can be a little different.  When a company hires you, it's not just for one gig; it's ostensibly forever.  So while you're trying to show...

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