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The Musician’s Guide is a podcast for artists to learn healthy, wealthy, and wise practices in various stages in their career. Our host Karen Cubides, CEO of Karen Cubides Agency, is fulfilling her mission to use a well-rounded and holistic approach to take musician’s careers to the next level. Listen in every week as she interviews music industry professionals and top performers to share their insights on thriving as a modern musician!
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In this episode of the Musicians Guide podcast, host Karen Cubides interviews Monica Benson, a multifaceted artist, educator, and arts administrator. They discuss grant writing in the nonprofit sector and Monica's journey in the music industry. They also touch on topics such as pivotal moments in Monica's career, the importance of taking time off, and overcoming injuries. Monica shares her experiences with therapy and how it has supported her mental health and musicianship. In this conve...
Just in case you don't have an annoying older sibling that reminds you, it's Mother's Day this upcoming Sunday May 12th! In today's episode, Karen goes through and talks very candidly about her experience being a whole year into motherhood. So if you're wondering what it's like, if she has any regrets, you want to know the biggest lies she was told or plain and simple want to have a sideline view to all the juicy answers, listen along! Listener Write in: https://www.musiciansguidepodca...
In this episode, Karen and Jen discuss the topic of transitions and share their personal experiences with various life and career changes. They talk about the challenges and growth that come with transitioning from one phase to another, such as moving to a new city, changing career paths, and becoming a parent. They emphasize the importance of embracing change, learning from failures, and being open to new opportunities. The conversation highlights the value of personal growth and finding joy...
In this episode of the Musicians Guide Podcast, Karen and Jen discuss networking for emerging artists. They provide tips for effective networking, emphasizing the importance of clear and respectful communication in emails. They also discuss the value of following up and maintaining relationships with people in the industry. The hosts highlight the significance of positive interactions and support in networking, both in person and through social media. They encourage emerging artists to find n...
In this episode, Karen and Jen discuss uncomfortable truths related to various aspects of life, including career, finances, health, and relationships. They emphasize the importance of holding career goals loosely and not tying your identity to success or specific numbers. They also highlight the need for financial literacy and planning for the future. The hosts discuss the importance of prioritizing health and advocating for oneself in medical settings. Lastly, they explore the significa...
In this episode of the Musicians Guide podcast, host Karen Cubides interviews Alexis Smith, a trombonist and product specialist for S.E Shires. They discuss Alexis' career journey, her role at Shires, and the importance of balancing different roles and responsibilities. They also touch on the process of fitting trombones for musicians, the significance of sound in music, and the impact of equipment on a musician's performance. The conversation highlights the importance of being open to d...
In this episode, Karen goes through 3 essential career questions as we move into spring. These thought provoking career questions allow you to evaluate and reflect on what is currently working and what isn't aligning with your goals to achieve the level of success you desire. Listener Write in: https://www.musiciansguidepodcast.com/about Patreon- Come Hang out: https://patreon.com/user?u=66581011&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_crea...
In this episode, Karen has the pleasure of interviews Mariah Phillips, a financial advisor. Mariah shares her journey in becoming a financial advisor, with a focus on helping musicians and creatives navigate the variable cashflow of the industry. The conversation covers the difficulty of talking about money, the reasons why some people know more about money than others, and the differences between financial planners, CPAs, and business managers. Mariah also discusses the importance ...
In this fun episode, Karen and Jen give you oddly specific things they have absolutely had it with. Inspired by the "I've Had It" podcast, follow along to hear their personal take on what's been going on lately. Listener Write in: https://www.musiciansguidepodcast.com/about Patreon- Come Hang out: https://patreon.com/user?u=66581011&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link The Musician's Guide to Social Me...
In this episode, host Karen Cubides interviews Kris Johnson, a trumpeter, educator, and composer. Kris shares his journey in music, from his early experiences in high school band to becoming a professor and touring. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship and the impact of music education on his life. Kris also discusses the role of therapy in navigating mental health and building confidence. He shares his approach to practicing, overcoming perfectionism, and his passion for teaching ...
In this episode, Karen and Jen discuss the quality of content on social media and its impact on the music industry. They question the prevalence of basic information being shared as a marketing tactic. They explore whether this type of content is reassuring and catering to the need for safety and security. They also discuss the misleading nature of some marketing strategies and the potential impact on the industry. The conversation touches on ageism, the importance of clarity and quality cont...
Dr. Beth Wiese, associate professor of tuba and euphonium at Vanderbilt, shares her journey from being a violinist to becoming a tuba player and educator. She discusses the importance of curiosity in achieving success and the need to redefine success on a personal level. Dr. Wiese emphasizes the value of being a well-rounded musician and human being, and how the narrative around suffering for art is shifting. In this conversation, Beth discusses her approach to preparing for job intervi...
BONUS EPISODE: In this episode, Karen and Jeremy rate phrases in the music industry. Some of these phrases include "Jack of all trades master of none", "Starving artist", "Nobody cares, work harder(or go practice)" among other controversial phrases! Both Karen and Jeremy rate these phrases from 1 to 10 and give us their thoughts on each. Listener Write in: https://www.musiciansguidepodcast.com/about Patreon- Come Hang out: https://patreon.com/user?u=66581011&utm_medium=clipboard_...
Happy Valentines Day! In this episode, Karen and Nick discuss their journey into parenthood and share their experiences and insights. They talk about the surprising aspects of becoming parents, the challenges they faced in their marriage, and share funny stories from their parenting journey. They also discuss the balance between career and parenthood. Overall, they emphasize the transformative and rewarding nature of parenthood.TakeawaysParenthood brings surprising changes and challenges, but...
In this episode, Karen and Jen recap ways to increase your income in 2024. The podcast has been around for 5 years now and we are not strangers to the topic of ways to increase your income. However, diversifying your income in 2024 looks very different. As Karen likes to say, "there is so much money to be made". Take a listen to this short a sweet 20 min episode on ways to increase your income as a musician/creative. Listener Write in: https://www.musiciansguidepodcast.com/about Pat...
In this episode, Karen interviews Jeremy about his experience and the process of releasing his latest album, Aurora. If you'd like to purchase the album click here Listener Write in: https://www.musiciansguidepodcast.com/about Patreon- Come Hang out: https://patreon.com/user?u=66581011&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link The Musician's Guide to Social Media Courses: https://www.musiciansguidepodcast.c...
SummaryIn this episode, Karen and Jen discuss the concept of reset and how it can be applied in various scenarios. They explore the idea of getting unstuck and resetting as creatives, as well as the importance of clarity and intentionality in the reset process. The conversation covers resetting in the practice room, after major events, after being fired, and in the face of financial challenges. They also announce the upcoming release of a reset guide that will provide tools and resources for ...
In this episode, Karen Cubides interviews Morgann Davis about her journey as a flutist, educator, and mindfulness practitioner. They discuss the impact of mindfulness on music performance, finding balance in life, and the importance of redefining success. Morgann shares her experience of becoming certified in meditation and how she incorporates mindfulness into her teaching. They also talk about Morgann's new project, Creative Resilience, and her blog and newsletter called The B List. The con...
In this episode Karen and Jen go through some healthy, wealthy and wise habits to help further your career. In the episode they use these articles:https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/sleep-facts-statistics https://www.theguardian.com/small-business-network/2017/jan/23/psychologists-guide-networking-events-advice https://www.nifplay.org/play-for-you/make-play-part-of-an-adult-life/ Listener Write in: https://www.musiciansguidepodcast.com/about Patreon- Come Hang ...
In this episode, Karen and Jeremy discuss if it's possible to be unhealthy and a top performing successful musician. Jeremy candidly talks about his past and together they explore the benefits of the Body, Mind, Spirit Method. If you'd like to sign up for the upcoming BMS Workshop click here. To learn more about Jeremy click here Listener Write in: https://www.musiciansguidepodcast.com/about Patreon- Come Hang out: https://patreon.com/user?u=66581011&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_s...
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