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Pianist, DMA and Juilliard Faculty member
Astrid is one of the most inspiring people I know, having been incredibly successful in both her first career as a lawyer and her family life, while maintaining one of the most upbeat, optimistic, and forward-thinking personalities out there. No one has more courage and determination than she does: after a medical emergency threatened the mobility of her left hand, Astrid has now become one of my most impressive piano students, without even a hint of difficulty.
As a life-coach, Astrid brings all these qualities to the table. Through innovative thinking, genuine care and concern, and an immensely organized approach, Astrid has helped me refocus my core values, reshape my personal mission statement, and prioritize all the aspects of my life in which I am so invested. The focus in both my professional and personal life has brought my success and happiness to a new level.
— MS, New York, NY
DMA Candidate at MSM
For the last year, I have had the honor to work one to one with Astrid Baumgardner. Her coachings have brought clarity to my life, uncovering values and goals, and the importance of aligning efforts with these priorities. Through this process, I am rediscovering my intuition, reconnecting with what really makes me tick, rather than what should make me tick. I am challenging my inner critic, and learning to trust myself. Astrid is one of the most insightful people I have had the pleasure to meet, and brings a cultured, intelligent, and compassionate thought process to every challenge I present. I could not have hoped for a more meaningful experience.
Composer
Astrid has turned around the way I look at my career in the most extraordinary way. I used to think that the professional part of what I do was very separate from the creative and deeply personal aspects of being a composer. Going after professional opportunities to get my music out there felt to me like a very daunting task--one that I found a little distasteful because it felt like "selling myself." Astrid really helped me realize that building a career has to come from the most genuine part of myself--in the same way as building a piece. With this understanding, the professional world looks much less scary to me now, and I'm able to reach out to my professional network with the courage of my conviction, and with the kind of personal investment and care that makes professional experiences deeply meaningful. Career building is about believing in what you do, and its validity; it is about communication and courage. It only works if it feels true to who you are.
With her supportive and positive attitude combined with her incredible sensitivity and intelligence, Astrid has created for me a wonderful safe space to discover how I want to develop my goals from the inside out. I have found in her a true kindred spirit as well as a powerful ally and coach.
—Hannah L,. New York, NY
Musicians & Artists
For Musicians and Artists
As a successful professional who is also a life-long musician and a passionate supporter of the Arts, I bring a unique perspective to coaching creative people. I struggled to find my authentic voice as a pianist and have learned how to overcome perfectionism and self-doubts and enjoy my musical gift. I have also experienced the challenge of finding where music fits into my life and am now able to prioritize among my many activities so that music plays a prominent role alongside my self-care, my family and my work.
I also know the world of the arts from the inside having served as Deputy Executive Director of the French Institute Alliance Française, Chair and Vice-Chair of the American Composers Orchestra, President of Musica Viva of New York, board member of The Acting Company and fundraising volunteer for the Manhattan School of Music. I am also the Coordinator of Career Strategies and Lecturer on Careers in Music at the Yale School of Music. I am a resource to help you navigate your way through the challenges present in the evolving landscape of the new economy.
My role in your artistic career
I coach musicians at all levels: conservatory students and professors, performing artists, composers, and private teachers. My role is to be your collaborator as we discover and hone your unique gift to go after the success that you deserve. I am your sounding board and champion as we write the rules for your personal journey and overcome the challenges that might get in the way of your success, including financial concerns, time management, inner fears and doubts and limiting beliefs about what you “should” be doing.
Results
I have helped musicians and artists to achieve success and I can help you to:
- Define what makes you unique as an artist and how to align your professional and creative projects with your talents
- Create balance by figuring out what is important to you, what you excel at and what you truly love to do
- Find personal and professional relationships that bring out your best and support you both creatively and emotionally
- Overcome limitations from old belief systems and self-doubts about your artistic gifts so that you feel empowered to pursue the artistic projects that you most love
- Generate new revenue streams through new business ventures as well as through creative expansion of current activities
- Achieve financial security by getting out of credit card debt, creating new savings and spending habits and maintaining a healthy financial life
Click here for more specific results that my clients have gotten from coaching.
If you are ready to achieve the success you know you deserve, click here or call me at 917.747.5625.