by Aaron Alon | Jun 10, 2016 | Composition, Mental Health, Writing Resources
If you’re on the creative end of the arts, you have probably at some point felt creatively “blocked,” as though you reached a brick wall and can’t figure out how to break through. Here are some tips for avoiding and countering...
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 22, 2016 | Mental Health
Musicians are often under high amounts of stress. Gaining a better understanding of stress can help you learn to manage it. Stress management is a lifetime commitment, but you will be hard-pressed to find something else with as much of a pay-off for your quality (and...
by Aaron Alon | May 15, 2016 | Education, Mental Health, Professionalism
Congratulations on starting your college career! In my time in higher education, I’ve noticed a number of similar problems that first-time-in-college students tend to have when they arrive. I recommend that all college students familiarize themselves with...
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