We’ve all heard the phrase, “work smarter, not harder” right? Why, then, do we often seem to try to work harder, not smarter? So many times musicians come to me with a notion of thinking that they just need to add more students into their studio, or they need to add...

Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our family as we bid farewell to Denton, Texas, and embrace our dream of living within walking distance of the beach in Florida. Back in 2021, when I made the decision to leave my full-time job in music...

Fabiana Claure We build businesses to align with our existing life goals and values, not the other way around. It can be too easy to fall into the trap of creating a monolith of a business that doesn’t have the right systems and processes in place. And that job, then,...

Mindset is really something that is so important as we think about building our music businesses. As I grew my own business, I had to overcome my own limiting beliefs. In the work I do now, I oftentimes see musicians struggling with these limiting beliefs. I want...

Fabiana Claure In the creative and music industries, the topic of multiple six-figure leaps in your business is not discussed often enough. In fact, it often feels like an almost taboo subject. As artists, we’re trained to be “about the art” and not “in it for the...

Performing, whether solo or in ensembles, likely used to be a huge part of your life as a musician. Part of our passion is sharing it with others. However, it usually falls by the wayside when you start setting up your business. Very few of my clients are completely...

Do you ever feel like you have to be good at everything? It’s something I see all the time in my clients. As musicians, we are fiercely independent and determined to hone every possible skill to perfection. But as business owners, you can’t use the same mindset....

Photo credit: Heather Moran - Charleston International Piano Series​ Do you ever miss your music? You’ve built your whole life around your passion. You’ve practiced and performed to hone your craft for years or even decades. Now, you’re creating a business around your...