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March 10, 2026
Burned Out? How to Move from Corporate to a Creative Career in Under a Year
"Key Takeaways: Corporate burnout is pushing many professionals to explore more creative and fulfilling career paths. Transferable skills from corporate roles can accelerate your transition into creative industries. Focused vocational training and portfolio development can help you pivot into a creative career in under a year."
careers
Developing Your Music Career
Music Industry
Music School
October 12, 2018
Musician Mental Health | How to Love Your Craft and Stay Positive
"7 Ways to Counter Negative Thoughts as a Musician When you decided to pursue music, what did you imagine? Big stages. Dream gigs. Opening for artists you admire, or maybe having them open for you. Creativity and imagination are essential in music. Unfortunately, those same big dreams can also lead to disappointment. Many musicians experience […]"
Mental Health
Music School
Tips From the Music Pros
June 4, 2018
Become A Better Guitar Player With These 8 Habits
"Key Takeaways: Becoming a better guitarist requires more than repetition. Intentional habits matter. You can improve even when you are away from your instrument through visualization and reflection. Structured practice, collaboration, and feedback accelerate long-term growth."
Guitar
Guitar College
Guitar Tips
Music School
May 17, 2018
Top 5 Electronic Keyboard Brands | Which Should I Buy?
"Key Takeaways: Choosing the right keyboard brand depends on your skill level, budget, and musical goals. Top keyboard manufacturers offer options for both beginners and advanced players. Learning keyboard performance alongside music technology prepares musicians for modern careers."
Keyboard
Music and Technology Degree
Music School
May 2, 2018
How To Find Your Next Bandmate In 5 Simple Steps
"Key Takeaways: Finding the right bandmates takes persistence, clarity, and networking. Like-minded musicians are easier to find when you expand beyond your immediate circle. Using multiple strategies at once increases your chances of forming the right band."
Bandmate Search
Developing Your Music Career
Music School
April 23, 2018
Top 10 Album Covers of 2017 – Why They Connect With People
"Music has always been a form of expression between rhythms, lyrics, instruments, and so on. It doesn’t end there, though. Album covers can add an entire extra layer to an album. Color schemes can trigger album covers in your mind, they can be random, they can add to the overall meaning of an album, and […]"
Album Covers
Graphic Design
Music School
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