by Aaron Alon | Jun 28, 2016 | Composition, Professionalism
While all musicians will play music by composers that are well established and often dead, many will also have the opportunity to perform new works by living composers with the composers present. While this can present some of the most exciting opportunities in...
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...
by Aaron Alon | May 16, 2016 | Composition, Professionalism
With so many excellent compositions submitted to contests, calls, and colleges, adjudicators have to look for ways to thin the herd. If your score doesn’t look good, chances are that it will be cut before it’s given a really earnest listening. Attention...
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...
by Aaron Alon | May 15, 2016 | Professionalism
You should never cancel a gig if you can avoid it, but sometimes we all have to. Here are my 6 tips for canceling a gig with the least negative impact on your professional career. While this may seem like a lot of work, you should try to get this wrapped...
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