The Fearless Artist Podcast

In this episode, classical music manager Antonia Paulus explains the difference between booking agents and artist managers. She highlights the need for a sustainable career strategy beyond short-term gigs, focusing on artistic identity, branding, and long-term vision. Antonia also discusses the challenges and rewards of this approach in the music industry.✨ Connect with Antonia Paulus:Instagram – @paulusmusiccopenhagenWebsite - www.paulus-music.com✨ Explore The Fearless Mastermind:Website – thefearlessartistmastermind.comInstagram – @thefearlessartistmastermind🎵 Intro, Outro music by Michelle Lynne📌 Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

In this episode, we're joined by Bernhard, Deanna, and Michelle, who dive into a fascinating discussion on the transformative power of groups and masterminds. They explore how coming together with like-minded individuals can provide the accountability and support needed to achieve personal and professional goals, especially for those in creative or entrepreneurial fields.✨ Connect with Barnhard Kerres:Instagram – @bernhardkerresWebsite - bernhardkerres.com✨ Explore The Fearless Mastermind:Website – thefearlessartistmastermind.comInstagram – @thefearlessartistmastermind🎵 Intro, Outro music by Michelle Lynne📌 Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

For creative professionals, the "4% Rule" redefines success by focusing on strategic effort over sheer volume. It addresses the common pitfall of spending all your energy on perfecting your craft (like practicing an instrument) and none on your career. By dedicating just one hour a week to "portfolio career" tasks—like networking, marketing, and visibility—you can achieve tangible progress. This approach helps you avoid procrastination and "shiny object" distractions. Remember, consistency beats intensity, and tracking creates traction. The goal isn't to work less but to work smarter and with greater focus.✨ Connect with Chris Still:Website – www.honestypill.com/Instagram – @honestypill✨ Explore The Fearless Mastermind:Website – thefearlessartistmastermind.comInstagram – @thefearlessartistmastermind🎵 Intro, Outro music by Michelle Lynne📌 Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

In this powerful episode, classical pianist and creator Michelle Lynne and guest host Robert Bosworth share a candid conversation about the music industry, the challenges artists face, and the true meaning of success.Michelle reflects on her journey, from performing one-on-one concerts on Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic to playing for thousands at large-scale Candlelight concerts. She shares how this experience healed her from perfectionism and taught her to connect with audiences on a deeper, more human level.Robert and Michelle also discuss the universal power of music and why humility and humanity are more important than ego and perfection. This episode is a must-listen for any musician, artist, or creative professional looking for inspiration and a fresh perspective on what it means to truly succeed.Fearless Career Day: https://www.bernhardkerres.com/the-fearless-career-day/✨ Connect with Robert Bosworth:Instagram – @robert.bosworth.music✨ Explore The Fearless Mastermind:Website – thefearlessartistmastermind.comInstagram – @thefearlessartistmastermind🎵 Intro, Outro music by Michelle Lynne📌 Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

Michelle Lynne welcomes her coach, Bernhard Kerres, to the Fearless Artist Podcast for a special episode. They discuss the upcoming Fearless Career Day on September 8th, a virtual event designed to help classical musicians build their careers.Bernhard shares his background, from a career as an opera singer to becoming a strategy consultant, a CFO, and the CEO of the Vienna Concert House. This varied experience led him to realize the need for business education for musicians. This led him to co-author the book, Be Your Own Manager, a practical guide to career management.The conversation highlights the unique lineup for Fearless Career Day, which includes:Agnes Vass: A flutist and yoga teacher who will discuss the realities of orchestral life and practical stress relief techniques.Antonia Paulus: A respected artist manager who will offer insights on working with an artist manager and when to seek one.Dominic Seldis: A musician and coach speaking on the crucial topic of sales for artists.Felix Heri: The head of contemporary music at Lucerne Festival, who will share his expertise on collaborative projects.Deanna and Michelle: The hosts will join Bernhard to discuss the power of community in the music world.Chris Still: A trumpet player with the LA Phil, will share his audition and practice techniques.Krishna Thiagarajan: The former president and CEO of the Seattle Symphony, will discuss the future of orchestras and the changing cultural landscape.Angela Miles-Beaching: Author of Beyond Talent, who will provide tools for overcoming resistance and self-doubt.Bernhard also introduces his free AI career advisor for musicians, askbernhard.com, and his app, ReVibrations, which features courses on career strategy, sales, and community building.Bernhard and Michelle emphasize the importance of community and accountability for musicians' career growth. They share success stories from their coaching practices, highlighting how a blend of artistic passion and business acumen can lead to fulfillment and success.Tickets for the Fearless Career Day on September 8th are 49 Euros. You can find more information by sending a message on Instagram or checking the link here. https://www.bernhardkerres.com/the-fearless-career-day/✨ Connect with Barnhard Kerres:Instagram – @bernhardkerresWebsite - bernhardkerres.com✨ Explore The Fearless Mastermind:Website – thefearlessartistmastermind.comInstagram – @thefearlessartistmastermind🎵 Intro, Outro music by Michelle Lynne📌 Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

Michelle Lynne hands the mic to guest host Robert Bosworth, who flips the script and interviews her about fears, perfectionism, music, and purpose. From spiders and skydiving to songwriting and community, they dive into what it means to create fearlessly and impactfully.✨ Connect with Robert Bosworth:Instagram – @robert.bosworth.music✨ Explore The Fearless Mastermind:Website – thefearlessartistmastermind.comInstagram – @thefearlessartistmastermind🎵 Intro, Outro music by Michelle Lynne📌 Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

In this episode of the Fearless Artist podcast, host Michelle Lynne interviews Angela Myles Beeching, author of Beyond Talent. Angela shares her journey from a classical cellist to a career coach, emphasizing the importance of self-promotion, overcoming limiting beliefs, and connecting with one's shadow self. She explains how musicians often struggle with writing bios and networking, offering practical tools to help them unlock their authentic artistic selves. Angela highlights how embracing vulnerability and fear can lead to growth and career breakthroughs.--Website: https://angelabeeching.com/Musician’s Pathfinder Guide: https://angelabeeching.com/newsletter/Newsletter Piece on Writing Bios: https://angelabeeching.com/musician-bio/ --The Fearless Mastermind Website - https://www.thefearlessartistmastermind.comThe Fearless Mastermind Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefearlessartistmastermind/--Intro/Outro music by Michelle Lynne • Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

Pianist Chloe Weston joins Michelle Lynne from Portugal to talk about her journey as a “fearless artist,” building a solo career, overcoming resistance, and launching her new podcast Pianists Not Practicing. A heartwarming chat on community, creativity, and asking for what you want.🔗 CONNECT WITH CHLOE WESTONFollow her podcast: Pianists Not Practicing Instagram: @ChloeWestonPIanist--The Fearless Mastermind Website - https://www.thefearlessartistmastermind.com/The Fearless Mastermind Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefearlessartistmastermind/--🎵 Intro/Outro Music by Michelle Lynne 📽️ Produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

🎻 In this episode of The Fearless Artist Podcast, host Michelle Lynne chats with violist, educator, and studio coach Laura Sinclair about how she transformed her private teaching studio from burnout chaos to a sustainable, fulfilling career model.Laura shares: • Her transition to a tuition-based studio model • How group classes build community and improve student retention • Why she left her orchestra job to focus on her own teaching business • How teaching online, better systems, and energy management gave her freedom • The importance of helping musicians build portfolio careers they actually loveThis episode is packed with real talk about pricing, scheduling, mindset shifts, and how to make space for both teaching and performing. Whether you're a music teacher, freelancer, or conservatory grad figuring out your path, this is a must-listen!🎧 Learn more about Laura and book a studio consult: https://www.lauraksinclair.com 📸 Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viola_maverick--The Fearless Mastermind Website - https://www.thefearlessartistmastermind.com/The Fearless Mastermind Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefearlessartistmastermind/--🎵 Intro/Outro Music by Michelle Lynne 📽️ Produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

Michelle Lynne sits down with voice scientist and coach Emily Workman of Classical Voice Coaching to explore the science behind teaching singing, building confidence in performance, and creating sustainable portfolio careers for musicians. Learn practical strategies for vocal rehabilitation, mindset shifts to overcome imposter syndrome, and science-based pedagogy that bridges the gap between voice science and real‑world teaching. Emily also shares proven marketing tactics—like setting boundaries on social media, leveraging word‑of‑mouth, and using radical self‑forgiveness—to help you grow your music business authentically and impactfully.--Follow Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classicalvoicecoaching--The Fearless Mastermind Website - https://www.thefearlessartistmastermind.com/The Fearless Mastermind Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefearlessartistmastermind/--Intro/Outro music by Michelle Lynne • Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

Michelle Lynne chats with arts innovator David Taylor about building digital visibility, empowering musicians and arts orgs, and embracing experimentation. He shares success stories, mindset shifts, and strategies for thriving in a changing industry.--David Taylor - https://www.david-taylor.org/David Taylor Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidtaylor_uk/--The Fearless Mastermind Website - https://www.thefearlessartistmastermind.com/The Fearless Mastermind Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefearlessartistmastermind/--Intro/Outro music by Michelle Lynne • Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

In this episode of The Fearless Artist Podcast, Michelle Lynne chats with arts leader Aubrey Bergauer about her book Run It Like a Business. They dive into audience growth, retention strategies, user experience, and how the arts can thrive by embracing business principles.--Aubrey Bergauer - https://www.aubreybergauer.com/Aubrey Bergauer Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aubreybergauer/Run It Like A Business - https://www.aubreybergauer.com/book--The Fearless Mastermind Website - https://www.thefearlessartistmastermind.com/The Fearless Mastermind Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefearlessartistmastermind/--Intro/Outro music by Michelle Lynne • Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

Join host Michelle Lynne as she dives into the artistic journeys of four guests. Naomi Bruette discusses her social media struggles, Jason Nichols shares his efforts to prioritize personal goals, Bree Nichols explores celebrating achievements and finding purpose in art, and Jonathan Lin navigates decisions for future fiddle camps.--The Fearless Mastermind Website - https://www.thefearlessartistmastermind.com/The Fearless Mastermind Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefearlessartistmastermind/--Intro/Outro music by Michelle Lynne • Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

Conductor Robert Guy shares his journey building New Symphonia, a Welsh orchestra focused on community and fearless music-making despite challenges like hearing loss and skepticism. He emphasizes mentorship, strategic thinking, and a recent social media transformation that amplified his impact.--Rob Guy - https://www.robert-guy.com/Rob Guy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/robguyconductor/--The Fearless Mastermind Website - https://www.thefearlessartistmastermind.com/The Fearless Mastermind Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefearlessartistmastermind/--Intro/Outro music by Michelle Lynne • Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

In this episode of The Fearless Artist Podcast, host Michelle Lynne chats with violinist Eric Mrugala about leveraging YouTube: earning ad revenue, affiliate commissions, selling courses and memberships; using analytics for content planning; and embracing imperfect “messy” videos to kickstart sustainable channel growth.🔗 Connect with Eric MrugalaWebsite ▶️ https://www.ericmrugala.com/homeInstagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/erictheviolinist/🌟 Join the Fearless MastermindWebsite ▶️ https://www.thefearlessartistmastermind.com/Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/thefearlessartistmastermind/Intro/Outro music by Michelle Lynne • Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

Host Michelle Lynne chats with Dr. Chloe Swindler about portfolio careers, embracing roles as musician, educator, and entrepreneur, and crafting a personal brand. Chloe outlines self-awareness exercises, visual branding, social media tips, and strategies to rediscover joy in music.-- Chloe Swindler - https://www.chloeswindler.com/ Chloe Swindler Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chloeswindlermusic/-- The Fearless Mastermind Website - https://www.thefearlessartistmastermind.com/ The Fearless Mastermind Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefearlessartistmastermind/ -- Intro/Outro music by Michelle Lynne • Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

This podcast episode explores energy management and the ebb and flow of a freelance musician's career. Host Michelle Lynne shares insights on navigating slow periods by clarifying vision, building networks, and seeking inspiration. She also discusses maximizing flow seasons by focusing on what's working, and the importance of accountability and community in sustaining a fulfilling artistic life.--The Fearless Mastermind Website - https://www.thefearlessartistmastermind.com/The Fearless Mastermind Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefearlessartistmastermind/--Intro/Outro music by Michelle Lynne • Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

Michelle Lynne and Ghenadie Rotari chat about their experience at Classical:NEXT. They discuss strategic networking, the importance of social media, and their thoughts on AI's role in the music industry. They emphasize building genuine relationships and sustainable growth for artists.--Ghenadie Rotari - https://www.ghenadierotari.comGhenadie Rotari Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ghenadie_rotari_accordionist--The Fearless Mastermind Website - https://www.thefearlessartistmastermind.com/The Fearless Mastermind Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefearlessartistmastermind/--Intro/Outro music by Michelle Lynne • Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

In this episode of The Fearless Artist Podcast, Michelle Lynne chats with jazz guitarist and educator Wojtek Justyna about creative discipline, building a music career, and embracing social media as a tool for connection, authenticity, and artist empowerment.--Wojtek Justyna - https://www.wojtekjustyna.com/Wojtek Justyna Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wojtekjustyna/DM Wojtek "Creation Cycle on Instagram @wojtekjustyna to get his free eBook!--The Fearless Mastermind Website - https://www.thefearlessartistmastermind.com/The Fearless Mastermind Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefearlessartistmastermind/--Intro/Outro music by Michelle Lynne • Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

Michelle Lynne and Peter Ward dive deep into artist branding for classical musicians, exploring Jungian archetypes to define personality, using core values to guide decisions, and creating memorable, authentic brands through storytelling and creative choices.--Pieter Schoonderwoerd - https://alwayslookatthebrandsideoflife.com/Pieter Schoonderwoerd Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pieterschoonderwoerd/Archetype eBook DM Pieter on Instagram @pieterschoonderwoerd--The Fearless Mastermind Website - https://www.thefearlessartistmastermind.com/The Fearless Mastermind Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/thefearlessartistmastermind/--Intro/Outro music by Michelle Lynne • Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC