Communication and the scientific method
August 23, 2021This weekend, NYT science reporter Apoorva Mandavilli wrote an astute analysis of the state of public health communication at this point in the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to a lack of fundamental public education, the American public does not understand the scientific method and has confused imperfect scientific and public health communication with political agendas and…
Climate Change Resources and Reporting
May 13, 2021A brief list of reliable resources to be updated regularly: The New Yorker: Bill McKibben’s “Annals of a Warming Planet” weekly column; a broad view exploring the latest news and the societal impacts of the climate crisis. Heated: “…a daily newsletter dedicated to original accountability reporting and analysis on the climate crisis…” from investigative journalist…
REFUGEE at The Annenberg Space for Photography
July 3, 2016I recently visited the Annenberg Space for Photography in Century City, CA for the first time. The main space and Skylight Studios are in the middle of the Century City complex and you would never know they were there from the street. This felt elitist to me but the layout is nice, admission is free,…
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…
Thinking Different(ly): Creative Music in the Digital Economy
January 20, 2013On January 15, 2013 I gave a presentation to alumni of The Royal College of Music in Stockholm Sweden. The topic was music careers in today’s economy – musical entrepreneurship and developing multiple income streams. Here are the slides featuring case studies of several entrepreneurial musicians and a basic overview of the principles music publishing…
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…