by Aaron Alon | Jun 22, 2019 | Auditions & Interviews, Careers in Music, Education
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...
by Aaron Alon | Apr 24, 2017 | Careers in Music, Education, Writing Resources
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. [sta_anchor id=”different”] Different Types of...
by Aaron Alon | May 27, 2016 | Auditions & Interviews, Careers in Music, Composition, Education, Mental Health, Musical Theatre & Opera
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...
by Aaron Alon | May 20, 2016 | Auditions & Interviews, Careers in Music, Marketing and Promotion, Musical Theatre & Opera, Professionalism, Writing Resources
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...
by Aaron Alon | May 19, 2016 | Auditions & Interviews, Careers in Music, Education, Professionalism
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...
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