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Scales... Most music learners think scales are just an exercise you've got to do as part of learning your instrument. But did you know there's actually a whole area of ear training dedicated to scales?   In fact there are two! In this clip from the archive of live member Q&A calls at Musical U we talk about these two types of scale ear training and how each can help you.   If you want to get more out of scales and ear training, don’t miss this episode.     Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 245   Links and Resources • How to Make Scales Less Boring • Musicality Now - Music Theory You’ll Love to Learn, with Glory St. Germain • Musicality Now - About the Power of Solfa • Musicality Now - About Scales and their Flavors • Musicality Now - How to Improvise For Real, with David Reed         Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

What’s up everyone! We’re back this week with Joel Klettke, the founder of Business Casual Copywriting and Case Study Buddy. Joel has created very successful workshops and courses and he’s here to talk copywriting, course creation, and growing a client base. Joel launched Business Casual Copywriting in 2013, focusing on content marketing assets and website copy. He’s worked with clients like HubSpot, WP Engine, Safelite, and Ion Interactive. Two years later, he started helping clients understand their customers better and improve their conversion rates with conversion copywriting. Tune in to hear Joel’s copywriting journey, how he created Case Study Buddy, his copywriting advice, and how you can write effective case studies. Enjoy!  Episode Quotes"The best way to grow your client base is to network and make connections.""My strategy has always been to solve problems in public, be useful first, worry about selling later.""It's not about genius, it's about discipline and repetition.""Confidence is a byproduct of a solid process - when you know what you are doing and why you are doing it.""I don’t want to work to make a living. I want to work to build a life." Listen to Learn00:21 - Rapid 5 Questions04:45 - How Joel got into copywriting09:41 - Going freelance growing a client base13:14 - The shift to course creation  18:17 - Marketing as a service-based business24:23 - How Joel started Case Study Buddy32:51 - Copywriting best practices & pitfalls40:36 - Leveraging audience feedback 45:39 - Tips on copywriting for course creators   47:52 - Exciting things coming up from Joel Connect with JoelBusinessCasualCopywriting.comCaseStudyBuddy.comFollow Joel on Twitter!  Looking for the Transcript?Episode 130

Do you sometimes get the notes wrong when you sing?   At Musical U we strongly encourage every music learner to sing because of the huge positive impact it has on your musicality - but what if you find you just can't get the notes right? Here's a clip from the archive of live member Q&A calls at Musical U where we talk about just that.   Enjoy!     Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 244   Links and Resources • How to Learn to Sing in Tune • Musicality Now - Finding the Notes Yourself, with Sara Campbell • Musicality Now - About Singing as a Tool • Musicality Now - How to Sing Smarter, with Meghan Nixon • Musicality Now - Singing that Sounds Good – and Beyond, with Davin Youngs • Musicality Now - All Things Vocal, with Judy Rodman • Musicality Now - The Instrument Inside You, with Ben Parry • Musicality Now - What Your Voice Can Do, with Jeremy Fisher • Musicality Now - Find and Make Peace with Your Voice, with Nikki Loney • Musicality Now - About the Power of Solfa         Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

If playing music is like speaking a language, how should we think about harmony, or playing two hands on piano?   We answer that question in this clip from the archive of live member Q&A calls at Musical U. Enjoy!     Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 243   Links and Resources • Musicality Now - About the I, IV, V and vi Chords • Musicality Now - Choose Your Words Carefully, with Glory St. Germain (Ultimate Music Theory) • Musicality Now - In Perfect Swinging Harmony, with The Quebe Sisters • Introduction to Chord Progressions • What can you already play by ear? Harmony & Rhythm? • How To Sing Harmony Like A Pro         Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

Did you know that wearing good headphones is one of the easiest ways to improve your ear training? Why is that - and what exactly makes a pair of headphones "good"?   Learn how to choose the right headphones to level up your ears in this clip from the archive of live member Q&A calls at Musical U. Enjoy!     Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 242   Links and Resources • Musicality Now - About the Ear Training Trap • Musicality Now - About Active Listening • Musicality Now - About Listening as the Route to Musicality • Musicality Now - What Is Ear Training? (and why does it normally fail?) • Wired For Sound Part 4: Headphones • What are the best headphones for ear training?           Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

Audiation is one of the most powerful ways to develop your musicality - but what if you find you really struggle with it? In this clip from the archive of live member Q&A calls at Musical U we share some practical tips to help you audiate. Enjoy!   Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 241   Links and Resources • Musicality Now - About Audiation • Musicality Now - Audiation and Thinking Music, with Cynthia Crump Taggart • Musicality Now - How to “Hear Like A Musician” • The Secret Music Practice Skill: Audiation     Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

Have you ever felt like you were guessing the answers while working on ear training? Believe it or not, that may not be a bad thing! Find out why in this clip from the archive of live member Q&A calls at Musical U - stay tuned!     Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 240   Links and Resources • Musicality Now - What Is Ear Training? (and why does it normally fail?) • Musicality Now - Boosting Musical Brainpower, with Josh Turknett (Brainjo) • Musicality Now - Intervals Versus Solfa: Which Is Best? • The Ultimate Guide to Interval Ear Training • Musicality Now - About the Ear Training Trap         Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

I shared something on Twitter recently: I don’t know who needs to hear this, but there is no magic genie that's going to help you start your thing. There is no moment when everything will feel easier. You just have to start. You are the magic.I believe this is so important for people who, for the longest time, have been wanting to start an online business or focus on something they love. I want to encourage you this week to start your thing. You and the actions you take are the magic. Stop waiting. In this week’s episode, I’m also sharing another growth strategy: GUEST POSTING. If you’re already running an online business, or you want to start building your audience online, this is an incredibly effective way to gain forward momentum. Tune in to hear me break down the key points of guest posting, the pros and cons, and DOs and DON’Ts you need to keep in mind. By the way, make sure you’re staying up to date with future episodes and getting growth strategies directly in your inbox. Sign up to be part of the family here. Episode Quotes"Everyone's roadmap is different... What works for someone else may not work for you.""The magic is not only you, but it's the action that you take.""You create your path, but you can only create it through action." "Guest posting is a flexible and effective strategy if you don’t have time to do podcast appearances." Listen to Learn02:21 - Do the thing. You are the MAGIC!08:41 - What is guest posting?11:41 - Pros and cons of guest posting16:23 - Guest posting DOs and DONTs27:59 - Updates and announcements Connect with MeJanelleAllen.comFollow Me on Twitter!  Looking for the Transcript?Episode 128

We’re joined by Dylan Hart, one of the top French Horn players in Hollywood today. He has played on many well-known soundtracks including Moana, Frozen, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Baywatch, The Good Place, and Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.   You’re about to hear Dylan’s unlikely journey to becoming a highly-successful session player, concert performer, and French horn teacher.    In this conversation Dylan shares:   • The importance of “getting out of your own way” when playing - and how to do that. • His unexpected advice on how to sight read at the extremely high level required of session players. • Why we must look for the root cause of problems rather than just treating symptoms - and how that applies to practicing off your instrument, sight-reading, and performing at your best under pressure.   In everything he does and teaches, Dylan has a focus on the inner instinct for music and a deep connection with your instrument. You’re going to love this conversation packed with thought-provoking ideas.     Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 239   Links and Resources • Dylan Skye Hart Online • Annie Bosler Online • Norman Doidge - The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science • Daniel Coyle - The Talent Code • Daniel Coyle - The Little Book of Talent: 52 Tips for Improving Your Skills • Dr. Bob Rotella - Golf Is Not A Game Of Perfect • Sam Pilafian and Patrick Sheridan - The Breathing Gym • Sam Pilafian and Patrick Sheridan - The Brass Gym: A Comprehensive Daily Workout for Brass Players • Jaume Rosset Llobet - A tono: Ejercicios para mejorar el rendimiento del músico • Alexander Technique • California State University Long Beach • Musicality Now - How The Best Play Their Best, with Annie Bosler • Musicality Now - Your Peak Performance Toolkit, with Mark Morley-Fletcher (Play In The Zone) • Musicality Now - The Keys to Performance Success, with Dr. Don Greene (Winning On Stage)         Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

Hey family! How is everything going with you? Today’s episode is a solo show. I’m trying to do more of these so I can check in, especially as we all navigate how the pandemic is changing the landscape of our lives and businesses. It’s nice to be able to touch base with all of you. In this episode, I’ll chat about the COVID-19 situation, recap the big takeaways from recent interviews, discuss podcasting for your business, and dig into some lead generation tips. Make sure you stay tuned, because I also have a very exciting announcement that you don’t want to miss. Enjoy! Episode Quotes"If you're an online business owner, you were positioned to adapt better than if you have a brick and mortar business.""Podcasts are good for traffic, nurturing, and discoverability, but it's not great for lead generation." "Students do better when they have a community where they can connect and ask questions." Listen to Learn01:07 - COVID-19’s impact on online course creators 04:15 - Recap of previous episodes 08:46 - Podcasting for your business12:36 - Effective lead generation channels16:01 - New and exciting things happening! Connect with MeJanelleAllen.comFollow Me on Twitter!  Looking for the Transcript?Episode 127 Ready to start a podcast for your business?Learn how to start a podcast in three simple steps. No excuses! https://janelleallen.com/startyourshow

We are excited to bring you another inspiring edition of Pathways. In this special series of episodes you’ll hear the stories of music-learners just like you, reaching out and lending each other a hand on our musical journeys. We’re speaking with Oli Fuhrmann, a swing dancer and swing dance teacher from Berlin, Germany.   Oli started learning piano and trombone in the last three years to play the music he loves to dance to. He’s eager to try new things and happy to risk failure. You’ll hear how his attitude has really payed off for his music learning and the richness of his musical life.   In this conversation Oli shares:   • Why it was easy for him to start joining jam sessions despite being only a beginner-to-intermediate player - and a few specific tips for how you can make it easy for yourself. • How learning trombone was relatively simple after piano, and why he realised the importance of a good musical ear. • How he discovered the power of community support as part of his online learning.   Enjoy this episode and be inspired to be more bold and risk new endeavours in your own musical journey.     Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 238   Links and Resources • Swingstep Online Courses • Mad Oli Facebook • Oliver Fuhrmann Facebook • Mad Oli Instagram • Musicality Now - Pathways: Nick Cheetham • Musicality Now - Pathways: Sharilynn Horhota • Musicality Now - The Truth About Talent, with Professor Anders Ericsson       Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

Hey, family! This week I’m joined by Tara McMullin, the founder and CEO of What Works, a top business podcast and community centered on the number one question business owners want answered. Tara is here to talk about her pivot from 1:1 consulting to facilitating honest conversations about what’s working in small businesses and discovering the real key: what works for you.  Instead of thinking of podcasts as purely a marketing asset, think of it as part of your business model.One thing that works for Tara is podcasting. She has interviewed over 180 small business owners about systems for marketing, management, operations, product and personal development, sales, and productivity. I’m so excited to welcome Tara for her second appearance on the show. Tune in and hear how she’s making What Works work and her tips for course creators looking to add podcasting to their business model. Episode Quotes"Peer-to-peer learning was really, really important to me.""During the pivot we did our very best to communicate the change, walk clients through it, and allow them to feel really supported.""The very first step is demystifying the process because podcasting is not difficult at all, it is just opaque.""It is a mistake to create content for your podcast and just insert your pitch as an ad.""I believe in the power of small business owners to reshape our economy and our culture in positive ways." Listen to Learn02:00 - Rapid 5 Questions05:09 - Pivoting to a community-oriented business13:23 - How Tara started podcasting15:29 - Podcasting tips for beginners20:50 - The 3 different types of podcasts23:51 - Benefits of podcasting for businesses28:26 - Developing a content strategy  33:40 - DOs and DON’Ts of pitching in podcasts37:48 - Importance of value propositions for podcasts41:25 - Exciting things coming up from Tara Connect with TaraJoin the What Works NetworkListen to the What Works podcastTaraGentile.comFollow Tara on Twitter!   Looking for the Transcript?Episode 126

Have you been feeling stuck on something challenging in music? A section of a piece, a specific technique, an overall plateau, or maybe practice goes fine but then everything falls apart in live performance.   Have you felt like you just don’t have enough time for learning your instrument and learning new music? Maybe you feel like you’re putting in the time and effort but just don’t seem to be getting much payoff in terms of results.   Have you been frustrated by struggling to memorise things, or finding the things you did work hard to memorise slip away over time?   Or maybe it feels like whatever you try, you’re just spinning in circles, or tripping yourself up, so that you never quite make solid progress towards your musical goals - like there’s something continually sabotaging you - and it might just be all in your head.   If you’ve felt one or more of these frustrations in your musical life you are certainly not alone. And believe it or not, there’s a single solution which can quickly eliminate all of these challenges.   It’s time to re-learn what it means to “learn music”. It’s time to discover the techniques of musical superlearning.   What does that mean, exactly? That’s what we’re talking about in this special episode with Christopher and Andrew from the Musical U team: what does “musical superlearning” look like in practice, and is it right for you?       Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 237   Links and Resources • Musical Superlearning • Practice Q&A [1/5] How To Find More Music Practice Time, with Gregg Goodhart • Practice Q&A [2/5] How To Get Maximum Results In Minimum Time, with Gregg Goodhart • Practice Q&A [3/5] How To Conquer Tricky Sections And Break Through Plateaus, with Gregg Goodhart • Practice Q&A [4/5] How To Stay Consistent - Without Discipline, with Gregg Goodhart • Practice Q&A [5/5] How To Spend Practice Time And Prevent Overwhelm, with Gregg Goodhart     Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

What’s up everyone! This week’s guest is Reuven Lerner, full-time Python trainer, computer scientist, and author of Python Workout.  If you are doing courses because you have expertise and enjoy sharing it with other people, let that show.Reuven teaches developers and corporate engineers around the world to become fluent in Python. In his corporate training, he serves top tier tech companies like Apple, Cisco, IBM, and Intel, but he also offers Weekly Python Exercises, a set of 15-week courses to help learners become better Python developers. His online video courses consist of hands-on labs that empower his students to understand Python at a deeper level.  Tune in to hear Reuven’s Python journey, plus how he creates engaging online trainings, creates his evergreen newsletters, and drives traffic to his website. Let’s dig in! Episode Quotes"There's a bunch of different ways to drive website traffic, so it's important not to put all of your eggs in one basket.""Narrowing down the service offerings on my website has been more effective.""If you are doing courses because you have expertise and enjoy sharing it with other people, let that show.""Informality is no longer seen as a bad thing, so be yourself and keep experimenting." Listen to Learn01:28 - Rapid 5 Questions, Reuven's business journey  10:45 - Converting in-person to online training  14:40 - Tips for creating engaging online training18:24 - How to build an evergreen newsletter  22:26 - Ways to increase website traffic26:37 - Sales funnel and lead nurturing  29:25 - Importance of a customer-centric website34:47 - The power of online courses during COVID-19 crisis41:10 - Advice for online course creators42:22 - Exciting things coming up from Reuven Connect with ReuvenCheck out Reuven’s Weekly Python ExerciseRead Reuven’s book, Python WorkoutCheck out Reuven’s newsletter about the business, pedagogy, and logistics of training.Check out Reuven’s free courses, Ace Python Interviews and Python for Non-Programmers.Lerner.co.ilFollow Reuven on Twitter!   Looking for the Transcript?Episode 125

Feeling overwhelmed by all the information about what to practice?   This is the fifth and last in a special series of episodes on how to tackle the biggest sticking points in your music learning. We recently surveyed our audience to learn about their experiences with music practice. The results were astounding! Across several hundred responses, we found a handful of really common and painfully frustrating practice issues – including, “How can I know what to practice?”   To answer these big burning questions, we invited Gregg Goodhart, The Learning Coach, back on the show. Gregg is a leading expert on how to apply all of the latest scientific research and understanding of how the brain learns to skill acquisition, including in music.   Learn what to focus your music practice on in this episode.   Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 236   Links and Resources • Learn Music Faster • Gregg Goodhart – Learning Coach • What is a Practiclass? Sax, cello, guitar, The Learn Like A Genius Institute • Learn Like A Genius – Piano Practiclass (Full), Houston, TX with Gregg Goodhart • Musicality Now - How to Learn Like a Genius, with Gregg Goodhart • Musicality Now - The Truth About Talent, with Professor Anders Ericsson • Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi - Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience • Carol S. Dweck - Mindset: The New Psychology of Success • Barry J. Zimmerman - Dart Throwing Study         Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

Have you lost your motivation for practice?   This is the fourth in a special series of episodes on how to tackle the biggest sticking points in your music learning. We recently surveyed our audience to learn about their experiences with music practice. The results were astounding! Across several hundred responses, we found a handful of really common and painfully frustrating practice issues – including, “I feel bad because I don’t practice enough”   To answer these big burning questions, we invited Gregg Goodhart, The Learning Coach, back on the show. Gregg is a leading expert on how to apply all of the latest scientific research and understanding of how the brain learns to skill acquisition, including in music.   After watching this episode you’ll regain your enthusiasm for learning music.   Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 235   Links and Resources • Learn Music Faster • Gregg Goodhart – Learning Coach • What is a Practiclass? Sax, cello, guitar, The Learn Like A Genius Institute • Learn Like A Genius – Piano Practiclass (Full), Houston, TX with Gregg Goodhart • Musicality Now - How to Learn Like a Genius, with Gregg Goodhart • Musicality Now - The Truth About Talent, with Professor Anders Ericsson • Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi - Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience • Carol S. Dweck - Mindset: The New Psychology of Success • Barry J. Zimmerman - Dart Throwing Study         Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

Hey family! This week brings you a special episode. Alex Hillman and I teamed up for a live podcast interview and Q&A as COVID-19 was starting to take a toll on business owners.  This is a tough time for most of us. Some online entrepreneurs are seeing a decline in revenue while several industries have been shut down completely. What do we do when we're facing uncertainty, struggling to figure out our next move, and are trying to avoid thoughts of giving up completely?We pivot. We lean into our communities. We get resourceful.Alex is the founder of Indy Hall, a coworking community in Philadelphia, and the co-founder of Stacking the Bricks along with Amy Hoy. He joined me to dig into practical pivot strategies, tips for building online communities, and effective sales strategies for a down economy.  Our live audience brought some great questions, so stick around after the interview for some more great advice about marketing during a pandemic, free vs. paid communities, and creating free content when your business is struggling.   Episode Quotes"If we wait, there may be nothing... so let's be resourceful.""The difference between a group of people and a community is the direction that the support flows.""The value of the community gets bigger if the more people are in it and contributing.""The value of a community is the resiliency of your customers in their businesses.""Short term thinking is the thing that will kill a lot of businesses." Listen to Learn04:45 - Getting to know Alex Hillman, Rapid 5 Questions11:52 - Challenges small business owners are facing due to COVID-1918:06 - Marketing and pivot strategies26:40 - Product sales strategy in a down economy31:30 - Community building and management essentials40:07 - Community building during COVID-19 crisis43:59 - Q&A on finding the right marketing tone47:28 - Q&A on free content53:02 - Q&A on free vs. paid communities1:00:05 - Tools for online community building1:06:02 - Practical advice for business owners Connect with AlexDangerouslyAwesome.comIndyHall.orgStackingtheBricks.comFollow Alex on Twitter!   Looking for the Transcript?Episode 124

Struggling to get that complex section up to tempo?   This is the third in a special series of episodes on how to tackle the biggest sticking points in your music learning. We recently surveyed our audience to learn about their experiences with music practice. The results were astounding! Across several hundred responses, we found a handful of really common and painfully frustrating practice issues – including, “How do I break through plateaus?”   To answer these big burning questions, we invited Gregg Goodhart, The Learning Coach, back on the show. Gregg is a leading expert on how to apply all of the latest scientific research and understanding of how the brain learns to skill acquisition, including in music.   Enjoy this episode and unlock your music learning super powers!   Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 234   Links and Resources • Learn Music Faster • Gregg Goodhart – Learning Coach • What is a Practiclass? Sax, cello, guitar, The Learn Like A Genius Institute • Learn Like A Genius – Piano Practiclass (Full), Houston, TX with Gregg Goodhart • Musicality Now - How to Learn Like a Genius, with Gregg Goodhart • Musicality Now - The Truth About Talent, with Professor Anders Ericsson • Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi - Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience • Carol S. Dweck - Mindset: The New Psychology of Success • Barry J. Zimmerman - Dart Throwing Study         Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

Can you get results from only 10-15 minutes of practice?   This is the second in a special series of episodes on how to tackle the biggest sticking points in your music learning. We recently surveyed our audience to learn about their experiences with music practice. The results were astounding! Across several hundred responses, we found a handful of really common and painfully frustrating practice issues – including, “How do I get the most results out of my practice time?”   To answer these big burning questions, we invited Gregg Goodhart, The Learning Coach, back on the show. Gregg is a leading expert on how to apply all of the latest scientific research and understanding of how the brain learns to skill acquisition, including in music.   In this episode you’ll learn a 3-step process you can use to get the most out of every minute of your practice. Start supercharging your learning today!   Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 233   Links and Resources • Learn Music Faster • Gregg Goodhart – Learning Coach • What is a Practiclass? Sax, cello, guitar, The Learn Like A Genius Institute • Learn Like A Genius – Piano Practiclass (Full), Houston, TX with Gregg Goodhart • Musicality Now - How to Learn Like a Genius, with Gregg Goodhart • Musicality Now - The Truth About Talent, with Professor Anders Ericsson • Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi - Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience • Carol S. Dweck - Mindset: The New Psychology of Success • Barry J. Zimmerman - Dart Throwing Study         Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

Do you have enough time to practice your music?   This is the first in a special series of episodes on how to tackle the biggest sticking points in your music learning. We recently surveyed our audience to learn about their experiences with music practice. The results were astounding! Across several hundred responses, we found a handful of really common and painfully frustrating practice issues – like, “How do I find time for music?”   To answer these big burning questions, we invited Gregg Goodhart, The Learning Coach, back on the show. Gregg is a leading expert on how to apply all of the latest scientific research and understanding of how the brain learns to skill acquisition, including in music. In this episode, we talk about what to do if you feel like there’s never enough time for practicing music.   After this episode, you may well find time that you didn’t even know existed, as well as ways to supercharge the time that you do have for practicing, and get better results faster.     Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 232   Links and Resources • Gregg Goodhart – Learning Coach • What is a Practiclass? Sax, cello, guitar, The Learn Like A Genius Institute • Learn Like A Genius – Piano Practiclass (Full), Houston, TX with Gregg Goodhart • Musicality Now - How to Learn Like a Genius, with Gregg Goodhart • Musicality Now - The Truth About Talent, with Professor Anders Ericsson • Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi - Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience • Carol S. Dweck - Mindset: The New Psychology of Success • Barry J. Zimmerman - Dart Throwing Study         Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

Hey everyone! This week I’m joined by Paul Minors, productivity expert, virtual consultant, and founder of PaulMinors.com. He is here to talk about his course, How to Become a Virtual Consultant, and how he helps businesses set up and use tools like Asana, MailChimp, Pipedrive and Zapier.  Productivity is the vehicle by which you can have a great life.As someone who is passionate about productivity and automation, Paul understands that setting up efficient systems is the key to success in any business. His course, How to Become A Virtual Consultant, enables clients to learn the processes and tools he uses to be more organized and achieve more in both business and life. Paul has helped more than 400 clients create more effective businesses using the best tools to get them results.  Tune in to hear Paul’s transition process from one-on-one work to an online course, plus his productivity and marketing hacks and how to build an online community.   Episode Quotes"Surveying your audience is always a good idea.""Community is the X factor when building your business online." - Janelle"You're going to have a load of failure, so patience is really important.""You will always be rewarded for being consistent.""The success of a business comes down to how clearly you can communicate an idea." Listen to Learn01:43 - Rapid 5 Questions07:28 - Paul's career and business journey11:24 - Initial steps and transition to course creation16:28 - Ways to build an online audience18:41 - Course launching and audience survey25:42 - Creating the course structure27:51 - Marketing channels, why YouTube is worth it  32:21 - How to build and personalize marketing funnels  39:10 - LinkedIn, Google AdWords, and other marketing tips41:31 - How to price online courses45:50 - Paul's advice for online creators  48:29 - Exciting things coming up from Paul Connect with PaulCheck out How to Become a Virtual ConsultantPaulMinors.comFollow Paul on Twitter!   Looking for the Transcript?Episode 123

We are delighted to bring you another inspiring edition of Pathways. In this special series of episodes you’ll hear the stories of music-learners just like you, reaching out and lending each other a hand on our musical journeys. We’re joined by Joanne Cooper, a longstanding member of Musical U, who has particular expertise in a piece of software called Band In A Box.   Joanne’s musical life has never been the same since she started using Band in a Box. She went from writing zero songs to writing and covering hundreds of songs! She has learned a lot of valuable lessons along the way, so we were excited to have Joanne on the show to share her musical journey.   In this conversation Joanne shares:   • How Band In A Box made a life-changing impact on her song-writing and musical performance. • How she used performing with backing tracks as a stepping stone to accompanying herself. • The simple and specific song-writing process you can try if you're just starting out.   If you've never tried song writing, are nervous performing, or you've never come across the Band In A Box software, this episode will enlighten you.   Have you picked up useful ideas or techniques in your own musical journey so far that you think could inspire or help others on their path of exploring their musicality? Get in touch by dropping an email to hello@musicalitynow.com! We are always looking for new guests for Pathways and would love to share your story next.     Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 230   Links and Resources • Joanne Cooper Online • Joanne Cooper - First Song with Band-in-a-Box for Windows video course • Band-in-a-Box 101: A beginners guide to making and performing with Band-in-a-Box backing tracks by Joanne Cooper • How To Make A Backing Track, with Joanne Cooper • How To Make A Backing Track with Band-in-a-Box YouTube Video • Band-in-a-Box for Windows and Mac • Joanne's Extensive Playlists of Videos on YouTube • Musicality Now - About the I, IV, V and vi Chords           Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

Hey everybody! This week, I’m joined by Stephanie Taylor, co-founder of Rent 2 Rent Success and HMO Heaven and creator of Rent 2 Rent Success Kickstarter. For your business to grow, you have to grow – dream bigger, be bolder, and be a game changer.Being a property investor, Stephanie believes in creating value for everyone she works with: tenants, landlords, investors, and partners. Her online course, Rent 2 Rent Success Kickstarter, helps people create and grow a profitable rent-to-rent business -- fast and stress free. With her system, you can kickstart your property business in no time, and with minimal experience. Tune in to hear Stephanie’s story, her marketing tips, and how to have the right mindset for success.  Episode Quotes"You can presell your course. All you just need to do is be transparent about it.""In creating a course, just do it.""For your business to grow, you have to grow.""All you have to do to start is connect with people.""Our vision going forward is dream bigger, be bolder, and be a game changer." Listen to Learn00:40 - Rapid 5 Questions, Stephanie's entrepreneurial journey 09:43 - What is rent-to-rent?12:51 - How Stephanie created Rent 2 Rent Kickstarter 18:20 - Preselling and course goal24:32 - Lessons learned and stuck zones30:46 - Marketing funnels and channels, plus YouTube and Facebook tips35:58 - DIY vs. hiring a coach38:38 - Why mindset is vital for success 43:33 - Online course essentials to get you started 48:14 - Exciting things coming up from Stephanie Connect with Stephanie:Rent 2 Rent SuccessGet the Rent 2 Rent GuideSee Stephanie over on YouTubeJoin the Rent 2 Rent Success CommunityHMO Heaven Looking for the Transcript?Episode 122

We’re joined by violinist and Suzuki pedagogue, Laura Nerenberg. Laura is founder of Rideau Falls Violins where she teaches based on the principle that all children are born with the potential to develop a high level of instrument ability and creative ability.   Laura shares the inspiring story of how she learned to combine improvisation and classical violin - and how improvisation has impacted her teaching.   In this conversation we talk about:   • Laura’s upbringing learning violin with the Suzuki method - and some of the myths and misconceptions people have about Suzuki’s ear-based approach. • How Laura didn’t realize until later in life that she had learned a lot about improvisation growing up with a jazz-pianist father. • The Creative Ability Development framework which empowers learners to improvise from the outset, and in a way that focuses on listening and personal expression.   Even if you’ve never improvised, or you’re an avid improviser keen to learn more, you’re going to love this conversation.     Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 231   Links and Resources • Musicality Now - Welcome to the Musicality Podcast! • Laura Nerenberg - Rideau Falls Violins • Laura Nerenberg with Triptych Piano Trio - Facebook • Shinichi Suzuki - Nurtured By Love • Suzuki Association • Alice Kanack - Kanack School Of Musical Artistry • Art of Improvisation Workshops • David Darling       Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

We are delighted to bring you another inspiring edition of Pathways. In this special series of episodes you’ll hear the stories of music-learners just like you, reaching out and lending each other a hand on our musical journeys. We’re joined by Joanne Cooper, a longstanding member of Musical U, who has particular expertise in a piece of software called Band In A Box.   Joanne’s musical life has never been the same since she started using Band in a Box. She went from writing zero songs to writing and covering hundreds of songs! She has learned a lot of valuable lessons along the way, so we were excited to have Joanne on the show to share her musical journey.   In this conversation Joanne shares:   • How Band In A Box made a life-changing impact on her song-writing and musical performance. • How she used performing with backing tracks as a stepping stone to accompanying herself. • The simple and specific song-writing process you can try if you're just starting out.   If you've never tried song writing, are nervous performing, or you've never come across the Band In A Box software, this episode will enlighten you.   Have you picked up useful ideas or techniques in your own musical journey so far that you think could inspire or help others on their path of exploring their musicality? Get in touch by dropping an email to hello@musicalitynow.com! We are always looking for new guests for Pathways and would love to share your story next.     Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 230   Links and Resources • Joanne Cooper Online • Joanne Cooper - First Song with Band-in-a-Box for Windows video course • Band-in-a-Box 101: A beginners guide to making and performing with Band-in-a-Box backing tracks by Joanne Cooper • How To Make A Backing Track, with Joanne Cooper • How To Make A Backing Track with Band-in-a-Box YouTube Video • Band-in-a-Box for Windows and Mac • Joanne's Extensive Playlists of Videos on YouTube • Musicality Now - About the I, IV, V and vi Chords           Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

Hey family! I'm so excited to be back with you. It's been three months since the last episode because I took a bit of a hiatus. Thank you for hanging out and giving me the leeway to take that break and come back.  In this solo episode, I’m going to report on what I did over these past three months, including finally launching my YouTube channel. I’m happy to say that it’s been up for almost a month now. In line with that, I’ll share my thoughts on YouTube for course creators. Is it really worth the effort?Then, on a serious note, let’s talk about COVID-19. I’ll get into how it’s affecting online course creators and business owners, and what to do in terms of launching and marketing your course in these unprecedented times.  Finally, we’ll wrap up with what you can expect going forward on the podcast. I was so encouraged during the hiatus by your kind notes, emails, and tweets, and I’m excited to share what’s coming up. Episode Quotes"Part of being a business owner is being able to adapt and be agile because there's always going to be uptimes and downtimes.""In this COVID-19 crisis, it's the time to double down on building awareness and serving your audience.""Be sensitive with your audience and be empathic. This is not the time to be using scarcity tactics on your marketing." Listen to Learn02:20 - What I did during my 3-month hiatus06:58 - Is YouTube worth it for course creators?  13:22 - COVID-19: Business impact and what to do as course creator  24:51 - What's coming up on the podcast Looking for the Transcript?Episode 121 

Right now, millions of people around the world are choosing to stay in and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. In this challenging and unprecedented time, Musical U’s priority is to provide new free training daily to keep you engaged, excited, and learning during your extra time at home. We’re continuing to collaborate with world-class music educators to bring you everything you need to continue honing your musicality in this time.   In this interview, Brent Vaartstra of Learn Jazz Standards and the Passive Income Musician podcast shares his four “defaults”: mindset ideas for getting through this difficult time while staying positive and connected through music.   He talks about: • The power of gratitude and how to focus on the things you’re grateful for on a daily basis. • The impact of generosity, and ways to volunteer and donate your resources. • The importance of community engagement . • Goal-setting, and how to take this time to invest in your dreams. • Recognizing the activities and routines that will help you make the most of every day.   Brent’s “defaults” are the perfect antidote to the unusual circumstances we have found ourselves in - his ideas are as helpful for your daily well-being as they are for your musicality. Enjoy!     Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 229   Links and Resources • Learn Jazz Standards • Learn Jazz Standards podcast • Passive Income Musician podcast • Musicality Now - How to Stop Doubting and Start Performing, with Brent Vaartstra • Musicality Now - An Ear for Jazz, with Brent Vaartstra • The Sedona Method: Your Key to Lasting Happiness, Success, Peace and Emotional Well-Being by Hale Dwoskin         Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review      

We’re excited to have Zach VanderGraaff, the founder of Dynamic Music Room, on the show. Mr. V (as his students like to call him) is a K-5 music teacher who’s developed his own teaching philosophy drawing on the Kodály approach.   Zach shares many of our core beliefs here at Musical U. He believes that “talent” is a myth, that music learning can and should be enjoyable, that the learning process should feel musical, that it’s more effective to learn together with others, and much more.   In this conversation you’ll hear about:   • Zach’s own first experience of playing by ear - and why he was frustrated by his family being impressed. • The key difference between the elementary music teaching Zach does and the more common approaches you may be familiar with. • The three core concepts on which Zach bases his teaching - and how you can apply each in your own music learning.   You will be fascinated by just how much you can learn from the world of children’s music education. Enjoy this episode and make your music journey more fun and effective.     Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 228   Links and Resources • Dynamic Music Room • Dynamic Music Room Facebook • Musicality Now - Designing for Joyful Learning, with Anne Mileski • Musicality Now - How to Improve AND Enjoy Your Musical Life       Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review  

Welcome to a very special edition of Musicality Now. We invited Glory St. Germain of Ultimate Music Theory back on the show to teach something very specific. Glory overflows with joy as she shares this powerful lesson.   Transformative vocabulary is a broad concept that many successful people apply in their lives. In this episode Glory St. Germain teaches how you can apply transformative vocabulary to your musical life. You will learn how to use words that uplift you - and fuel your excitement you to take on that next challenge!   If you wish for impactful musicality that inspires every one around you, you’re going to love this conversation.     Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 226   Links and Resources • Musicality Now - Music Theory You’ll Love to Learn, with Glory St. Germain • Free Music Theory Masterclass with Glory St. Germain • Musicality Now - Becoming Curious, with Sharon Mark-Teggart • Tony Robbins - Transform Your Life • The Alter Ego Effect         Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

We were thrilled to speak with Annie Bosler, a world class French Hornist who has played with John Williams, Josh Groban, Michael Feinstein, Itzhak Perlman and Paul McCartney. Annie has performed for famous shows such as Glee, The Ellen Show, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and The 2020 Grammy Awards ceremony.   Surely such a high-level performer is long past any concerns of stage fright or performance anxiety, right? That’s not always the case. In this conversation Annie shares invaluable insights on how top-level professional musicians think about and actively tackle performance anxiety.   We talk about:   • The relationship between performance anxiety, flow states, and getting into “the zone”. • The specific components of Annie’s own peak performance toolkit and what you might like to try for yourself. • The lessons she learned from interviewing some of the original Hollywood studio musicians of the golden years.   This conversation will enlighten your overall view of performance flow states - and leave you with some specific tips to help you reach your full performance potential.   Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 225   Links and Resources • Annie Bosler Online • The Healthy Musician: Dealing With Nerves & Performance Anxiety • 1M1: Hollywood Horns of the Golden Years • Composed Documentary • Kenny Werner - Effortless Mastery • Don Greene Books • Chuck Kriese Books • Annie Bosler, Don Greene, Kathleen Tesar - College Prep for Musicians • Maxwell Maltz - The New Psycho-Cybernetics • Musicality Now - The Keys to Performance Success, with Dr. Don Greene (Winning On Stage) • College Prep for Musicians Instagram         Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

We were honoured to speak with Professor Henkjan Honing, one of the leading researchers of music cognition and biomusicology. The science behind musicality is at an exciting early stage, so there are at least as many intriguing questions as answers in this fascinating conversation.   Professor Honing has written two books exploring the science of musicality: The Evolving Animal Orchestra discusses what we can learn about musicality from the animal kingdom and The Origins of Musicality details the latest cutting-edge research on where human musicality comes from and how it works.   In this conversation we talk about: • The crucial research study with newborn infants that changed the whole trajectory of Professor Honing’s research. • Two surprising facts about absolute pitch (often called perfect pitch) that might completely change how you think about this seemingly-magical skill. • What the state-of-the-art scientific research tells us about how much musicality is an innate part of us versus a purely-learned skill.   Enjoy this dive into Professor Honing’s perspective on musicality - and gain new appreciation for your own inner musician.   Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 224   Links and Resources • Henkjan Honing - The Origins of Musicality • Henkjan Honing - The Evolving Animal Orchestra • Music Cognition Group • Prof. HJ (Henkjan) Honing • TEDxAmsterdam 2011 - Henkjan Honing • Research study - Newborn infants detect the beat in music • Tone Deaf Test from Musical U         Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

We’re joined by Mark Morley-Fletcher from Play in the Zone. Mark is a jazz guitarist turned peak performance specialist. He’s developed a system for helping everyday music learners tackle performance anxiety.   Mark has taken ideas and techniques from the world of performance psychology and drawn them in to a clear, coherent framework. He does a fantastic job of tying the underlying concepts behind performance to practical tips you can apply right away in your own musical life.   In this conversation we talk about:   • The non-musical activity that helped Mark draw together the latest research on peak performance into a practical system for musicians. • The difference between “good” autopilot and “bad autopilot” when it comes to performing. • The specific things you can do to defuse the negative physical and mental reactions to performance situations.   You’ll love the insight in this episode - whether you’re gearing up for your first performance, or you’re a touring veteran. Jump in and learn how to play your best!     Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 223   Links and Resources • Play in The Zone • Unlock Your Performance • Unshakeable Foundations • Play In The Zone YouTube Channel • Musicality Now - Note2Self: “I Love This!”, with Lisa McCormick • Musicality Now - More Mindful, More Musical, with Susanne Olbrich • Musicality Now - About Mindfulness for Musicians         Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

Today we’re joined by Diane Allen, a former concertmaster violinist with the Central Oregon Symphony for 15 years. Diane speaks on the topic of flow and finding your own personal “flow strategy” to reach your full potential, in music and anywhere else in your life.   In the past, “peak performance” and “performance psychology” were the exclusive realm of top-level professional performers. Now these ideas are becoming more accessible and applicable to everyday learners and musicians. Diane brings a unique perspective to to the world of performance.   In this conversation we talk about:   • How Diane rose to great success in the classical world, then put aside her violin completely - and returned to it later in an innovative way. • The specific practical steps you can take to find your own connection with a piece of music. • The three components of getting into “flow” state - only one of which is normally covered when you hear about flow.   You’ll be excited to apply Diane’s fresh ideas to your own practice and performance. Dive in to this episode and learn how to be at your best!     Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 222   Links and Resources • Diane Allen - Own Your A-Game • Diane Allen - Corporate Speaking • My Violin Recital - YouTube channel • Fingerboard Workbook by Diane Allen • Bow Arm Bootcamp • Email Diane for a special discount • Losing yourself in flow state | Diane Allen | TEDxNaperville • Get Out Of Your Head & Into Your Heart | DisruptHR Talks • Diane Allen Facebook • Diane Allen Instagram • Diane Allen’s Violin, Copper Dragon • Diane Allen Twitter • Diane Allen Linkedin       Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

We are delighted to bring you another exciting edition of Pathways. In this special series of episodes you’ll hear the stories of music-learners just like you, reaching out and lending each other a hand on our musical journeys. Today we’re speaking with Jon Magnusson, a Swedish songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and father who has done what many in our audience dream of: made music his full-time profession.   In this inspiring conversation you’ll gain insight not only in to the business side of Jon’s career, but also in the ways he’s dedicated himself to improving his musicality.   We talk about: • The two key areas of musicality he felt he had to improve, even though he grew up feeling like a very “talented” musician. • How the combination of being a modern-day A&R rep and musician feed other to accelerate his musical and entrepreneurial growth. • How he’s managed the biggest challenge in making music his full-time gig.   Whether you’re serious about making a career in music - or you’re just a casual hobbyist - you’re going to enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at how business and musicality can help each other.     Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 221   Links and Resources • Jon Magnusson • Adam Neely - New Horizons in Music • Passive Income Musician • Music Entrepreneur HQ • Rick Beato - Everything Music • Indepreneur • Udemy • Submit Hub   Have you picked up useful ideas or techniques in your own musical journey so far that you think could inspire or help others on their path of exploring their musicality? Get in touch by dropping an email to hello@musicalitynow.com! We are always looking for new guests for Pathways and would love to share your story next.   Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

What if you could learn music so fast, people would assume you’re a genius? Imagine jumping over any learning hurdle, breaking through any plateau, and gaining professional-level instrument skills in a fraction of the time. These things are possible.   One of our most popular recent interviews by far was with Gregg Goodhart of Learn Like A Genius. Gregg specialises in taking all the latest research and understanding of how the human brain can most effectively practice, and actually putting it to practical use, in music lessons and classrooms.   There was so much packed into our conversation with Gregg that we wanted to make this dedicated recap episode to make sure you didn't miss out on any of the major takeaways. You’ll also hear about the free masterclass Gregg will be presenting at Musical U.   Dive in to this episode for insights from a world-leading expert, and how you can to get access to the detailed training to put it all into practice yourself.   Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 220   Links and Resources • Gregg Goodhart free masterclass on Musical U • Gregg Goodhart 1-to-1 practice coaching sessions • Learn Like A Genius • Musicality Now - How to Learn Like a Genius, with Gregg Goodhart • Musicality Now - About Mindfulness for Musicians • Musicality Now - More Mindful, More Musical, with Susanne Olbrich • Musicality Now - Mind Before Fingers, with Marilyn White Lowe (Music Moves For Piano) • Musicality Now - What Music Practice Really Means, with Jonathan Harnum, PhD (The Practice Of Practice) • Musicality Now - About Deliberate Practice in Music         Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

We are joined by Ruth Power of Piano Picnic, home of high quality online training courses for pianists. However, this is not our usual kind of interview episode. We’ve invited Ruth to talk about something very specific: lead sheets.   Ruth brings a fun energy and creativity to the teaching process, and her material is always really cool and interesting. When we heard she was releasing a new course called Lovin' Leadsheets we knew had to bring her back on the show!   If you’ve never used lead sheets - or you’re already a lead sheet ninja - you’re going to love the nifty ideas and insights Ruth shares about her new course.   Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 219   Links and Resources • Lovin' Leadsheets • Piano Picnic • Making Music Learning a Picnic, with Ruth Power • About Playing From a Lead Sheet • Musicality means… Playing from a Lead Sheet         Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

Today we’re joined by Dan Hulsman founder of The VGM Academy, the leading website dedicated to composing video game music. Dan helps aspiring composers from around the world hone their composing skills and break into the VGM industry!   The VGM academy is packed full of tutorials, resources, expert interviews, courses and workshops covering all aspects of the industry. Dan teaches everything from composing melodies, to using new technologies, through to marketing and career building.   In this conversation Dan shares: • The one thing more than anything else which is distinctive about video game music, which is still the case now, decades after the first game soundtracks were written. • The reason it can be surprisingly hard to produce an “album” version of a game’s soundtrack these days. • And the clever way his high school choir director tricked him into joining the choir, setting him on the path to a career in teaching music and founding VGM Academy years later.   For some in our audience, the phrase “video game music” will conjure up memories of very simplistic music barely worthy of consideration - while for others it represents a large and serious part of their love of music. Whether you find yourself in one or the other category - or somewhere in between - this conversation will enlighten your musical journey.     Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 218   Links and Resources • Video Game Music Academy • VGM Academy Quest Logs • Journey Original Soundtrack by Austin Wintory • Prescription for Sleep: Undertale by GENTLE LOVE • Final Fantasy XV Original Soundtrack by Yoko Shimomura • VGM Academy Facebook • VGM Academy on Twitter         Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

We’ve had an incredible year at Musical U! Since switching from audio-only to video interviews at the beginning of 2019, we’ve had the opportunity to speak with amazing musical experts from all over the world. In this special Rewind episode of MusicalityNow, the Musical U team reflects on some of the episodes from 2019 that had a big impact on our musical lives. We’ve all learned so much and were really excited to share some of our a-ha moments with you! We are so grateful to have the honor of gaining insight from such powerful musical minds - and we don’t want you to miss any of the golden nuggets of information and inspiration packed into the vaults of the Musicality Now catalogue. Dive in to this special Rewind episode and unlock an excitement for musicality to propel you to your musical goals!   Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 217   Links and Resources • Musicality Now - How to Earn Your Inspiration, with Mark Cawley • Musicality Now - More Mindful, More Musical, with Susanne Olbrich • Musicality Now - Boosting Musical Brainpower, with Josh Turknett (Brainjo) • Musicality Now - How Composers Improve, with Matthew Ellul (School of Composition) • Musicality Now - In Perfect Swinging Harmony, with The Quebe Sisters • Musicality Now - Nature, Nurture, and your Duvet of Music, with Robert Emery • Musicality Now - How to Learn Like a Genius, with Gregg Goodhart • Musicality Now - What Music Practice Really Means, with Jonathan Harnum, PhD (The Practice Of Practice) • Musicality Now - Emotion and Efficiency, with Marc Gelfo       Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

Today we’re excited to share another Pathways story with you! We are joined by Musical U member Sharilynn Horhota. Before her engineering career and three children, Sharilynn was headed towards becoming a professional flute player. Now she has returned to the flute in a surprising way.   Sharilynn has been sharing her journey on her Musical U Progress Journal. The Progress Journal, or PJ, is a system we use inside the Musical U site for members to share their progress, ask questions, and get feedback and support from the Musical U team and Musical U community. Sharilynn has made fantastic use of her PJ so we had some sense of her interesting backstory and all the cool activities she’s been up to - but as you’ll be hearing, Musical U is just one part of all the resources she’s been drawing on and all the ways she’s been stretching herself since returning to flute.   In this conversation we talk about:   • How studying Alexander Technique in Finland let her feel much freer in her playing and opened up her sound • The specific resources and exercises that have helped Sharilynn start to improvise, and in a way that feels like she is truly expressing herself, rather than just improv-by-numbers following chord tones. • And the two clever variants on traditional exercises, scales and long notes, which she now gives her flute students to help them improve faster and enjoy practicing more.   Part of the intention with this Pathways series is to share stories of music learners who are perhaps more relatable than the world-leading experts we’re so fortunate to have the chance to interview here on the show. But we’re not sure Sharilynn quite fits that bill, because as you’ll discover, she is one seriously impressive music learner! You will surely find a lot to relate to in her story - and pick up some handy ideas and pointers that you can apply in your own musical journey.   Have you picked up useful ideas or techniques in your own musical journey so far that you think could inspire or help others on their path of exploring their musicality? Get in touch by dropping an email to hello@musicalitynow.com! We are always looking for new guests for Pathways and would love to share your story next.   Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 216   Links and Resources • The Complete Guide to The Alexander Technique • Michael Lake - Alto Bone • Aimee Nolte Music • Musicality Now - Explaining the Musical Ear, with Aimee Nolte • Jeffrey Agrell books • Musicality Now - Making Improv a Game, with Jeffrey Agrell • David Reed - Improvise For Real • David Reed - Sing the Numbers • Musicality Now - How to Improvise For Real, with David Reed • Brent Vaartstra - Learn Jazz Standards • Musicality Now - How to Stop Doubting and Start Performing, with Brent Vaartstra • Learn Jazz Faster - How To: 25 Great Ways To Maximize Your Jazz Improvisation Practice • Musicality Now - Boosting Musical Brainpower, with Josh Turknett   Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

What’s up everyone! This week I’m joined by Francesco D'Alessio, productivity expert, YouTuber, and founder of Keep Productive. He’s here to talk about his course, Notion Made Simple, and how he’s helping people find the best productivity tools for their work and life.My mission is to help people find the right productivity software for their life and work.Francesco’s passion for tech and productivity tools paved the way for Keep Productive, a blog and YouTube channel that currently has 105K subscribers and more than 10 million views. His course, Notion Made Simple, is an 8-module program that teaches learners at beginner, intermediate, and advanced experience levels how to master Notion. The course is built to help people learn to use Notion effectively, from navigating the vast number of features to managing projects and databases.  Tune in to hear Francesco’s tips about tech and productivity, and how he created Notion Made Simple. Episode Quotes"Just be patient. Good stuff comes a couple of years after, not next week."  "There is so much more creative freedom when you are doing these individual courses." Listen to Learn00:54 - Getting to know Francesco D'Alessio, Rapid 5 Questions04:01 - How Keep Productive started, Keep Productive business model09:53 - What is Notion?12:01 - Notion Made Simple - Course goal and who it's for15:58 - Pros of using Notion18:12 - Notion Made Simple - Launching and lessons learned22:42 - Importance of timing with courses based on tools27:34 - Exciting things coming up from Francesco Connect with FrancescoKeep ProductiveKeep Productive YouTube ChannelNotion Made SimpleFollow Francesco on Twitter!   Looking for the Transcript?Episode 119 Grab the bonus segment!Francesco dives deeper into Notion and how he keeps his courses up-to-date.Grab it here: https://get.zencourses.co/extra  

What’s up everyone! In this episode, I am joined by Pamela Slim, speaker, business coach and award-winning author of Escape from Cubicle Nation and Body of Work. Pamela joins me to share her story and how her brick and mortar learning lab empowers diverse entrepreneurs.  The core of everything is that we all need each other and we work together from our diverse ecosystems.For over 20 years, Pamela has worked with thousands of entrepreneurs to support them in launching and growing their businesses. Even with the evolution of online courses, many business owners are still stuck with the same problems Pam has been helping them solve for years. In 2016, she started the K’é Main Street Learning Lab in Mesa, Arizona, which is a community-based leadership development lab that supports and strengthens local small businesses. Since launching the Learning Lab, Pam has hosted over 200 events led by 38 community leaders for her more than 4,000 community members.  Listen as Pamela shares her insights about building a community, being physically present with your members, and small business solutions.   Episode Quotes"Never trust short term success and never assume that short term failure lasts forever.""There is huge power in physically being present.""Our problems as business owners are large and varied and they require a lot of solutions.""The core of everything is we realize that we all need each other and we work together from all different sectors of our communities. " Listen to Learn00:56 - Getting to know Pamela Slim, Rapid 5 Questions05:31 - Pamela's entrepreneurial journey12:23 - Impetus of creating The Main Street Learning Lab17:27 - Physical space vs. online courses28:49 - The power of interdependent ecosystems over empire culture35:36 - Practical tips for course creators  46:34 - Awesome things coming up from Pamela Connect with PamPamelaSlim.comThe Main Street Learning LabLearn more about Pam’s booksFollow Pam on Twitter!   Looking for the Transcript?Episode 118

Today we’re talking with Dr. Jonathan Harnum, whose PhD research was focused on the topic of music practice. Dr. Harnum studied how a wide variety of musicians think about and execute practice to be able to reach such high levels of ability.   The result of Dr. Harnum’s research is a book called The Practice Of Practice, which we strongly recommend checking out. The Practice of Practice is a highly-readable treasure trove of all the latest ideas, understanding, techniques and insights on what makes for effective music practice and how you can learn better and faster.   From a classical upbringing to an exciting 2-year road-trip of discovering improvisation, Jonathan Harnum’s own musical journey is fascinating!  We were excited to have the chance to speak with him and share some of the ideas from The Practice of Practice to inspire and accelerate your music learning.   If you heard our recent interview with Gregg Goodhart on the topic of practice then you’ll find this is a beautiful counterpoint. Although the broad topic is the same, this is a very different conversation - but similarly packed with insights and nuggets that can pay off for your own music practice.   In this conversation you’ll hear about:   • A simple way to reframe how you think about difficult things which can immediately transform frustration and helplessness into empowered eagerness. • The neurological research which proves that watching live music can be a highly valuable form of practice too. • How “guerilla practice” can help you fit in genuinely effective music practice even amid the busiest of lives.   You’re going to really enjoy Dr. Harnum’s insights on improvising, creativity, broadening the idea of what music practice can be, and some of the very specific actionable ideas he shares along the way.     Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 215   Links and Resources • The Practice of Practice • Practice Like This by Jonathan Harnum PhD (Free PDF) • Jon Harnum - Author, Teacher, Musician • Dr. Jonathan Harnum - Books on Music Theory and Trumpet • Kenny Werner - Effortless Mastery • The Musician’s Ear - Active Listening Course • Musicality Now - How to Learn Like a Genius, with Gregg Goodhart     Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review  

What’s up everyone! I am joined today by Ken Wallace, online course creator and the brain behind MastermindJam. He’s here to share how he created MastermindJam and discuss the value of peer-led mastermind groups.  Mastermind groups help you to have another set of eyes on the problems about your business.The idea for MastermindJam came after Ken joined the the 2015 MicroConf. After some some customer feedback and a few tweaks in pricing, Ken created MastermindJam in 2019. MastermindJam is a platform that helps people find a peer-driven mastermind group or create a new group from scratch without having to waste time cobbling together a bunch of different software. With MastermindJam, entrepreneurs can now easily join a business mastermind that can help them supercharge their business growth and move their business forward.  Tune in to hear Ken’s take on value-based pricing, the benefit of peer-led versus guru-led communities, and the story behind MastermindJam. Episode Quotes"Always price based on the value of what it is you are bringing.""Mastermind can mean a lot of things to a lot of people, so you have to get clear on what you need.""As a course creator, it is important to get a feel for your customer - who they are and what they're struggling with." Listen to Learn01:24 - Getting to know Ken Wallace, Rapid 5 Questions03:36 - Value-based pricing  08:57 - Building the mastermind group business21:53 - What is a mastermind group and why it is beneficial?25:05 - Guru-Driven Masterminds and Peer-Led Mastermind  31:01 - Importance of visibility and matching in mastermind groups42:03 - Exciting things coming up from Ken Connect with KenCheck out MastermindJamFollow Ken on Twitter!   Looking for the Transcript?Episode 117 Grab the bonus segment!Learn how to find the right community to supercharge your growth and get some practical tips for creating a mastermind of your own.Grab it here: https://get.zencourses.co/extra

Today we’re joined by one of the leading Gordon-trained music educators and author of Music Moves for Piano, Marilyn White Lowe. Music Moves is an innovative approach to teaching piano, which from the very beginning incorporates all of the “inner skills” we focus on here at Musical U, such as improvising, playing by ear, composing your own music and collaborating with other musicians.   Music Moves uses Dr. Edwin Gordon’s Music Learning Theory, which codifies how the human brain learns music, as the basis for designing how musicianship can most effectively be taught. “Music Learning Theory” has previously been featured on Musicality Now, most notably in our interview with Professor Cynthia Crump-Taggart, President of the Gordon Institute for Music Learning. We’ve discussed several times on past episodes the idea of audiation, which is a word Edwin Gordon originally coined. Audiation has detail and depth that goes far beyond simply “imagining music in your head”. Marilyn brings a wonderful new perspective to audiation for us, as educators applying it directly in the context of teaching an instrument.   Drawing on ideas from Orff, Suzuki, Dalcroze, and Kodály, The Music Moves For Piano method incorporates listening, singing, movement, audiation, and notation, on top of the pure piano technique skills - and as you’ll hear in this conversation it develops the student into a fully-fledged and well-rounded musician - not just a piano player.   In this conversation we talk about:   • Why clapping, tapping or walking may not be the best ways to internalise the pulse and the rhythmic patterns of music. • The specific rhythm and pitch frameworks which give students the "vocabulary" they need to improvise and be creative in music. • Why the age of 9 is a turning point in music learning, and what that means for adult music learners.   A lot of the concepts we talk about here at Musical U are brought to life in this conversation. If you’ve ever wondered what it would look like to learn an instrument in a way that truly incorporates musicality training, rather than having it be off in its own separate area, this episode will inspire your music learning.   Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 214   Links and Resources • Music Moves For Piano • Music Moves Books • Music Moves Videos • The Gordon Institute for Music Learning - Music Learning Theory • Edwin E. Gordon - Learning Sequences in Music • Edwin E. Gordon - How Children Learn When They Learn Music • Gerald Eskelin - Lies My Music Teacher Told Me • Eric Bluestine - The Ways Children Learn Music: An Introduction and Practical Guide to Music Learning Theory • Music Learning Academy • Musicality Now - Audiation and Thinking Music, with Cynthia Crump Taggart • Creative Piano Teachers Podcast - Forrest Kinney on The 4 Arts of Music     Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

Hey family! This week’s episode is the live interview from my workshop with Charlie GIlkey, logistics expert turned executive coach, author, and founder of Productive Flourishing. He’s here to talk about his new book, Start Finishing, and how you can finally finish all of those projects you’ve been wanting to dig into.  All great ideas don't matter. What matters is our execution, our ability to pull them into light, ship them in the marketplace, and make the difference that they are going to make.Before becoming an executive coach, Charlie worked in the Army as a Joint Force Military Logistics Coordinator, where he mastered the skills of planning and strategizing. In his book, Start Finishing, he shares his expertise and the 9-step method to re-align your life with the things that matters most. Charlie believes that we’re all meant to do our best work, and a core piece of that is finishing what we start. The strategies in his book help creatives work through three major emotions that hold them back (overwhelm, exasperation, and regret) so they can live the life they want, do the work they love, and start finishing.   Episode Quotes“The main thing that we have to focus on as creatives is not tasks, but projects.”"For me, planning is a creative process; strategy making is a creative process.""In the entrepreneurial world, poorly using your creativity costs you money.""There's this very close tie between your creativity, your productivity, your focus and your revenue." Listen to Learn01:31 - Getting to know Charlie Gilkey, Rapid 5 Questions04:05 - Charlie's entrepreneurial journey08:06 - Why 'Getting Things Done' doesn't work for creatives12:23 - Logistics expert turned executive coach15:47 - Start Finishing - What it's about and who it is for?18:12 - Start Finishing - Genesis of the book  20:13 - Coaching vs. Teaching24:56 - Awesome things coming up from Charlie Connect with CharlieGrab your copy of Start FinishingProductiveFlourishing.comFollow Charlie on Twitter!   Looking for the Transcript?Episode 116 Grab the bonus segment!Watch the complete workshop where Charlie lays out some actionable strategies from Start Finishing and shares exactly how to plan your next project.Grab it here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/charlie-gilkey-janelle-allen/register  

Today’s guest, Gregg Goodhart, specializes in taking all the latest research and understanding of how the human brain can most effectively practice, and actually putting it to practical use, in music lessons and classrooms. Through his innovative Practiclass project he’s able to prove by on-the-spot demonstration with real students, just how effective these techniques can be for breaking past longstanding plateaus and reaching new heights of instrumental ability.   Gregg’s YouTube channel and project is called Learn Like A Genius, and with good reason. When you see the virtuoso instrumentalist, the person who seems like a musical genius, and wonder how they got so good, the chances are that they either consciously or unconsciously have been using some of the learning techniques that Gregg shares today.   We talk about: • The two disastrous ways that the idea of “talent” sabotages music learners and can hold you back from reaching your true potential. • Gregg’s simple three-word summary of the powerful idea of “deliberate practice”, and how it can be the key to fast progress. • The counter-intuitive but foolproof way to break past plateaus where you just can’t seem to play a certain passage correctly at full speed.   You’re going to come away from this episode seriously inspired about what could be possible from your music practice in the future - and to make sure you’re able to really follow through on that, we’ve got a couple of fantastic ways for you to dive into using these ideas in a practical way.     Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 213   Links and Resources • Gregg Goodhart - Learning Coach • What is a Practiclass? Sax, cello, guitar, The Learn Like A Genius Institute • Learn Like A Genius - Piano Practiclass (Full), Houston, TX with Gregg Goodhart • Learning, Competence, and Talent, with Gregg Goodhart • Making things hard on yourself, but in a good way: Creating desirable difficulties to enhance learning • Geoff Colvin - Talent Is Overrated • Effective Practice: Lessons from Neuroscience and Psychology, with Gregg Goodhart • Practical Ways to Play Better Now, Right Now, C’mon, Go Do It! • Why an "A" is not enough         Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

What’s up everybody! This week I’m joined by Gareth Pronovost, Airtable consultant, founder of GAP Consulting, and creator of Airtable Automation Machine. He’s here to share his course creation story and how Airtable Automation Machine helps businesses build databases and automate their workflows.When we automate processes we can focus on doing the stuff that we love and work less.Having been a financial analyst in a billion-dollar public company, Gareth knows the burden of spending countless hours doing reports manually on spreadsheets. This slow and inefficient process prevented him from doing the work he should have been focusing on. Then, Airtable came to his rescue.  With Airtable, Gareth was able to automate his workflow, organize data, and eliminate long hours of manual work. Now with GAP Consulting, he’s helped hundreds of business owners do the same. His course, Airtable Automation Machine, helps entrepreneurs optimize their Airtable setup, integrate business process, and train their team on Airtable on their own schedule.  Join us to hear how he turned his high-touch consulting process into a detailed course, and how he’s helping business owners focus on the work they love. Episode Quotes"Airtable is like a box of Legos. It is very modular application that allows you to craft your own database.""It is important to boil things down into as few touch points as possible."  "If you provide value then there is invariably a large number of people that's going to hire you.""This idea that I need to sit at a desk for 8 hours in order to provide value is fundamentally wrong." Listen to Learn00:51 - Getting to know Gareth Pronovost, Rapid 5 Questions07:08 - How Gareth got into entrepreneurship  12:05 - The Airtable business idea19:15 - Validation process and getting the first customers25:40 - Why value driven courses?28:13 - Airtable Automation Machine - What is it and who it's for?34:24 - Airtable Automation Machine - Course structure38:50 - Exciting things coming up from Gareth Connect with GarethAirtable Automation MachineGAP ConsultingFollow Gareth on Twitter!   Looking for the Transcript?Episode 115 Grab the bonus segment!Get to know Airtable best practices, and why this database software is so much better than spreadsheets.Grab it here: https://get.zencourses.co/extra  

Today we have the honour of talking with one of the top authors of piano books over the last nearly 35 years: Dennis Alexander.   With over 400 publications and recordings on Alfred Music, including Alfred’s flagship piano method Premier Piano Course, Dennis is one of the world’s most prolific and popular composers of educational piano music for students at all levels. In 2015 he was awarded a “Lifetime Achievement Award” by the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy in recognition of his extraordinary service to the music teaching profession.   Mr. Alexander provides a rich learning experience for his students by bringing awareness to the importance of musicality. Often dull topics like music theory and reading notation are brought to life with a creativity and a consciousness of musical expression.   In this conversation we talk about:   • How Dennis’ background in playing by ear and improvising feeds into how he approaches composing. • The main difference between children and adult learners and one great way to make learning more enjoyable and improvisation less intimidating if you’re an adult learner. • And the specific aspects which you should have in mind to bring a rendition from a strictly-correct but unmoving one through to a compelling, musical performance.   Enjoy this glimpse into what makes one of the top piano methods much more than just “playing the right notes at the right time”. Even if you’re not a piano player you don’t want to miss all of the deep musical insight in this interview!     Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 212   Links and Resources • Dennis Alexander Online • Premier Piano Course • Keys to Stylistic Mastery • Keys to Artistic Performance • Dennis Alexander on Alfred Music • Dennis Alexander Compositions         Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

In more than 200 episodes, Musicality Now has brought you interviews with the world’s leading experts on musicality as well as teaching segments on crucial topics to your music learning. But while we’ve been inspired by the accomplishments of educators and musicians who seem to “arrived” musically, something very important has been missing.   What is really going on in the day-to-day musical lives of passionate music learners who are still very much on the Pathways to reaching their musical goals?   Well, today we have the first in a new series of episodes in which we’ll be talking with folks just like you, reaching out, inspiring each other, and lending each other a hand in our musical journeys.   Every day inside Musical U we see the power of peer-to-peer learning, and how much we can all gain from being among the right community of music-learners. And so we're going to be inviting the Musicality Now audience as well as our members at Musical U to come on and share their own music-learning journey, and the resources, insights and breakthroughs that have helped them along the way so far.   If you've had a musicality breakthrough - small or large - please get in touch by sending an email to hello@musicalitynow.com - we want to hear your story!   Today we’re joined by Nick Cheetham, a podcast listener who got in touch after our recent "Intimidating - or Inspiring? You Choose" episode to share some of his thoughts on the topic, and he had such interesting things to say we decided to invite him on the show to share his journey so far.   In this conversation you're going to hear about: • What caused Nick to pick up the violin for the first time at age 40 despite worrying he might be "tone deaf" • How Nick's been able to achieve several significant goals over the last 18 months and how that relates to the choice of "intimdating vs. inspiring” • And how after 10 years of learning Nick made some adjustments and was quickly able to get off the page and into playing by ear, improvising, and playing in groups.   We hope you'll enjoy this new kind of episode - let us know what you think, and maybe we can share your story next.     Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 211   Links and Resources • Musicality Now - Intimidating – or Inspiring? You Choose • Musicality Now - Explaining the Musical Ear, with Aimee Nolte • Musicality Now - How to Improvise For Real, with David Reed • Musicality Now - How to Stop Doubting and Start Performing, with Brent Vaartstra • Coursera - Fundamentals of Music Theory from The University of Ediinburgh • Carol Dweck - Mindset: The New Psychology of Success • Improvise For Real • Creative Strings Academy • The Mind Over Finger Podcast • The Jazz Violin Podcast • River Of Suck • Learn Jazz Standards         Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

What’s up, everybody? This week, I’m joined by Lydia Lee, founder of Screw the Cubicle and creator of 90 Day Launch. She’s here to share how she transitioned from the corporate world to living a life of purpose and doing work that matters, and how she’s helping her students do the same.Stop trying to look good in your business, and start being good.Six years ago, Lydia had hustled her way up the corporate ladder and landed a comfortable six-figure job. Despite her success, she knew she wasn’t happy. After a realization that this wasn’t the life she wanted -- and a bit of a breakdown, some therapy, and coaching -- she quit and started her own business.Screw the Cubicle is all about helping people transition from corporate shackles to satisfying work, and the freedom to do it on their terms. Lydia’s course, 90 Day Launch, guides her learners to map out their processes, craft the framework of their offer, and launch their next big thing that matters. Episode Quotes"Remember not to burn bridges when transitioning from employee to entrepreneur.""Sometimes staying small strategically, and making enough to afford the life you want, is enough.""The future of work is in small business, is in everybody in their communities creating an impacting change through what they do best.""The world is much bigger than our zip code... when you travel and are able to listen and learn from other cultures, you are a much better human." Listen to Learn00:53 - Getting to know Lydia Lee, Rapid 5 Questions06:14 - Lydia's entrepreneurial journey11:31 - How to safely transition from employee to entrepreneur  17:43 - How Screw the Cubicle started, and customer discovery26:05 - 90 Day Launch - What it is and who it's for30:27 - 90 Day Launch - How it started and transition process42:08 - Scaling strategically  44:00 - Awesome things coming up from Lydia Connect with Lydia90 Day LaunchSign Up for her Upcoming WebinarCheck out her Coaching ExperienceWeekly #ScrewTheCubicleTV EpisodesScrewTheCubicle.comFollow Lydia on Twitter!   Looking for the Transcript?Episode 114 Grab the bonus segment!Find out what it means to create a body of work, and how you can create a work vision that fulfills you.Grab it here: https://get.zencourses.co/extra