Learning How To Learn
April 30, 2015I read a lot…mostly nonfiction; business books, history, science, and cognitive psychology, not to mention the endless online journals, blogs, software tutorials, and news articles. When it comes to the practical application of Big Ideas retention rapidly fades. I have so many books I want to read I jump into the next one, hoping that…
Beethoven’s Morning
August 15, 2014
Musicians Are Natural Entrepreneurs
June 17, 2013Berklee Today, the journal for alumni of Berklee College of Music, recently gave me the opportunity to explore the relationship between musical training and the skills of entrepreneurs. I interviewed several Berklee alumni who have gone on to create groundbreaking music technology companies serving independent artists. Derek Sivers – founder of CD Baby Panos Panay…
The rare and valuable skills of musicians
June 15, 2013I recently had the opportunity to create a presentation for Daniel Indart’s Music Entrepreneurship students at the Cornel School of Contemporary Music at Shepherd University in Los Angeles. My presentation: Thinking Different(ly)…The Rare and Valuable Skills of Musicians discussed the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset in today’s music industry. While business and music are diametrically opposed activities, they…
RCM: Business books and resources
January 20, 2013A list of business-related books referenced in my recent seminar at The Royal College of Music in Stockholm, Sweden: Rework – Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson Business Model Generation – Alexander Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur Inspired: How to Create Products Customers Love – Marty Cagan Start With Why –Simon Sinek Linchpin – Seth Godin…
RCM: Creativity, problem solving, and skill building resources
January 11, 2013A list of creativity, problem-solving, skill-building and teaching/coaching resources. referenced in my recent seminar at The Royal College of Music in Stockholm, Sweden: Steal Like an Artist – Austin Kleon The War of Art – Stephen Pressfield Made To Stick – Chip Heath and Dan Heath Switch – Chip Heath and Dan Heath The Talent…