2020 Events
January Events
- January 21, 2020
Book Talk & Book Signing, Yale Bookstore, 77 Broadway, New Haven, CT
6-7 PM EDT - January 25, 2020
Co-Chair, Women’s Opera Brunch @Opera America, New York, NY
Interview of Aliana de la Guardia, Co-Artistic Director, Guerilla Opera
Lee Anne Myslewski, Vice President, Opera and Classical Programming. Wolftrap Opera &
Paola Prestini, Composer, Co-Founder & Artistic Director, National Sawdust - January 29, 2020
Yale School of Music
The 21st Century Recital Class: The Art of Collaboration
February Events
- February 1-4 & 6, 2020
Opera America Leadership Intensive, New York, NY
The Art of Empowered Leadership - February 12, 2020
The Juilliard School Kovner Fellows Program
Building Emotional Intelligence with the Mood Meter - February 26, 2020
New World Symphony Virtual Hangout on Facebook
7:00-7:45 PM EDT
March Events
- March 2, 2020
Skype Class at Western University (London, Ontario)
The Happiness Habit: How To Cultivate Happiness and Experience Flow in Your Artistic Career
May Events
- May 12, 2020
Marketing With A Book and A Speech Summit, On-line Webinar hosted by Henry DeVries of Indie Books International
July Events
- July 14, 2020
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival/Yale School of Music
The Art of Career Planning in the Time of COVID: Set Yourself up for Success - July 16, 2020
So Percussion Summer Institute Virtual Collaborative SoSI
The Art of Career Planning in the Time of COVID: Set Yourself up for Success - July 20-31, 2020
Idyllwild Arts 2020 Summer Online Orchestral & Concert Band Program
The Musician of the 21st Century
August Events
- August 13, 2020
Allentown Symphony Online Composers Workshop
Career Guidance Panel
Fall Semester 2020 Yale School of Music
- Music 621: Fostering Collaborative Creativity and Innovation in the Post-COVID World
October Events
- October 15, 2020
The Julliard School/Lower Strings Seminar
Cultivating Optimism and Career Planning in the Time of COVID - October 26, 2020
Western University (London, Ontario)
Cultivating Optimism and Career Planning in the Time of COVID - October 28, 2020
The Juilliard School Kovner Fellows Program
How to Cultivate Positivity in the Time of COVID
2019 Events
January Events
- January 9, 2019
Special Music School, New York, NY
Music Careers in the 21st Century: Possibilities and Prospects - January 30, 2019
The Juilliard School Kovner Fellows Program
Communication Styles for Great Collaborations
February Events
- February 2-3 & 7, 2019
Opera America Leadership Intensive, New York, NY
The Art of Empowered Leadership
Read the article - February 4, 2019
Success Unlimited Network Webinar
The Mindset of Creative Success - February 11, 2019
Ensemble Connect
How to Leverage Strengths and Communication Styles for Authentic Leadership
April Events
- April 2, 2019
Yale University Common Good and Creative Careers
Creative Success Now: How to Put Your Passion and Purpose to Work for a More Perfect World
Location: CCAM, 149 York Street, New Haven, CT 4-6pm -
April 6, 2019
Opera American Women’s Opera Network BrunchInterview of Stacy Brightman, Vice President, Education and Community Engagement, LA Opera and Mitra Sadeghpour, Director of Opera, University of Northern Iowa -
April 15, 2019
Yale School of Music
Demystifying The College Teaching Job Interview Panel Discussion -
April 29, 2019
Yale School of Music
Career Panel Discussion with YSM Alumni Emily Boyer, horn, New Haven freelancer, Patrick Jee, cello, New York Philharmonic, Caesar Storlazzi, oboe, University Director of Financial Aid and Chief Financial Aid Officer, Yale University and Jo Whang, cello, Argus Quartet
May Events
- May 6, 2019
Yale School of Music
Career Clinic on Confidence-Building and Career Planning
July Events
- July 16 & 17, 2019
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival/Yale School of Music
The Art of Career Planning: Set Yourself Up For Success
Group Catching on Career Success - July 23, 2019
So Percussion Summer Institute, Princeton, NJ
Career Planning for Music Entrepreneurs
Fall Semester 2019 Yale School of Music
- Music 621: Creating Value Through Innovative Collaborative Projects
September Events
- September 25, 2019
Yale School of Drama, New Haven, CT
Dynamic Conflict Management for Theater Directors
October Events
- October 10, 2019
The Juilliard School
How To Cultivate Happiness and Experience Flow in Your Artistic Career
2018 Events
Spring Semester 2018
- Mannes College of Music, The New School
The Entrepreneurial Musician
January Events
- January 15, 2018 Skype Class at Western University
The Happiness Habit: How To Cultivate Happiness and Experience Flow in Your Artistic Career
February Events
- February 14, 2018
The Juilliard School Kovner Fellows Program
Time Management for Music Entrepreneurs: 4 Steps to Power You Through Life
June Events
- June 22, 2018 American Composers Orchestra Underwood New Music Readings Professional Development Workshop
Career Panel on Bang on a Can: A Case Study on Entrepreneurship in Music
Moderator: Frank J. Oteri
Panelists: Tim Thomas, Michael Gordon, David Lang and Astrid Baumgardner
July Events
- July 10-11, 2018
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival/Yale School of MusicThe Art of Career Planning: Set Yourself Up For Success; Time Management and Networking for Musicians
September Events
- September 11 and 13, 2018
Front of House Management Team and Usher Staff
David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, New York, NY
Leveraging Communication Styles for World-Class Customer Service
Fall Semester 2018 Yale School of Music
- Music 621: Creating Value Through Innovative Projects
2017 Events
January Events
- January 9, 2017 Skype Class at Western University (London, Ontario)
The Happiness Habit: How To Cultivate Happiness and Experience Flow in Your Artistic Career
February Events
- February 6, 2017 Pace University, Encore Transition Program
Career Planning for Your Encore Transition
March Events
- March 29, 2017 Yale University
Inspiring Yale, an event sponsored by Yale Graduate Student Senate featuring one professor from each of the 13 Yale graduate schools.
Inspired Leadership: Flow, Passion and Purpose
April Events
- April 17, 2017 Ensemble Connect (Formerly Ensemble ACJW)
How to Leverage Strengths and Communication Styles for Authentic Leadership
May Events
- May 15, 2017 Pace University, Encore Transition Program
Career Planning for Your Encore Transition
July Events
- July 20, 2017 So Percussion Summer Institute, Princeton, NJ
Career Planning for Music Entrepreneurs - July 25 & 26, 2017 Norfolk Chamber Music Festival/Yale School of Music
The Art of Career Planning: Set Yourself Up For Success; Time Management and Networking for Musicians
August Events
- August 12-14, 2017 Opera America Leadership Intensive
The Art of Empowered Leadership
Fall 2017 Semester Yale School of Music
- Music 621: Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Collaboration
October Events
- September 16, 2017 Pace University, Encore Transition Program
Career Planning for Your Encore Transition
2016 Events
January Events
- January 12, 2016 Pace University, New Directions Program
Finding Your Passion in the Law
March Events
- March 21, 2016 Skype Class at Western University (London, Ontario)
The Happiness Habit: How To Cultivate Happiness and Experience Flow in Your Artistic Career
June Events
- June 3, 2016 College Music Society Summit on 21st Century Music Design
Big Ideas: Financial Literacy for Music Entrepreneurs - June 7, 2016 Pace University Encores Program
Designing Your Encore Career Transitions Plan - June 14, 2016 American Composers Orchestra Underwood New Music Readings Professional Development Workshops
Career Inspiration for Composers: How to Share Your Best Self Through Branding
July Events
- July 18, 2016 So Percussion Summer Institute, Princeton, NJ
Career Planning for Music Entrepreneurs - July 25 & 26, 2016 Norfolk Chamber Music Festival/Yale School of Music
The Art of Career Planning: Set Yourself Up For Success; Time Management and Networking for Musicians
August Events
- August 26-28, 2016 Opera America Leadership Intensive
The Art of Empowered Leadership
Fall 2016 Semester Yale School of Music
- Music 621: Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Collaboration
September Events
- September 26, 2016 Pace University, Encore Transition Program
Career Planning for Your Encore Transition
November Events
- November 17, 2016 Pace University, Encore Transition Program
Career Planning for Your Encore Transition
December Events
- December 6, 2016 The Juilliard School, Music Entrepreneurship Class
The Art of Career Planning: How To Set Yourself Up For Success
2015 Events
January Events
- January 14, 2015 NETMCDO (Network of Music Career Development Officers) Conference
Where are You on the Continuum of Arts Entrepreneurship
February Events
- February 7, 2015 Yale University, Institute of Sacred Music’s Community Day
How to Cultivate a Positive Mindset - February 24, 2015 Pace University, New Directions Program
Finding Your Passion in the Law
March Events
- March 17, 2015 Pace University, Encore Transition Program
Career Planning for Your Encore Transition - March 29, 2015 The Juilliard School Leadership Day
Entrepreneurship and Innovation for 21st Century Musicians
- March 30, 2015 Ensemble ACJW
Entrepreneurship Project Consultant
April Events
- April 27, 2015 The Juilliard School, Music Entrepreneurship Class
The Art of Career Planning: How To Set Yourself Up For Success
June Events
- June 2, 2015 Pace University Encores Program
Designing Your Encore Career Transitions Plan
July Events
- July 31, 2015 Opera America Leadership Intensive Next Steps
The Art of Empowered Leadership
August Events
- August 3, 2015 Money for Lunch Radio Show: 4 Happiness Strategies for Coping with Challenge
12:30 PM CT/1:30 PM ET
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/moneyforlunch - August 3 & 5, 2015 Norfolk Chamber Music Festival/Yale School of Music
The Art of Career Planning: Set Yourself Up For Success; Time Management and Networking for Musicians
Fall 2015 Semester Yale School of Music
- Music 621: Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Collaboration
- September 30, 2015 Interview of David Shifrin (Live-streamed)
September Events
- September 18, 2015 Pace University, New Directions Program
Finding Your Passion in the Law
October Events
- October 27, 2015 Skype Master Class with Percussion Studio at University of Kansas
November Events
- November 2, 2015 Ensemble ACJW (The Academy)
The Art of Time Management - November 12, 2015 Pace University, Encore Transition Program
Career Planning for Your Encore Transition - November 23, 2015 Skype Class at Western University (London, Ontario)
Align Your Musical Career with Who You Are at Your Core
2014 Events
January Events
- January 13, 2014 Pace University, New Directions Program
Finding Your Passion in the Law - January 18, 2014 Chamber Music America Conference
Branding and Marketing Your Ensemble Panel Discussion
Astrid Baumgardner, Moderator, with panelists
Michael Drapkin, founder & dean, Drapkin Institute for Music Entrepreneurship
Catherine Radbill, director, undergraduate music business program, Steinhardt School of Music, New York University
Barbara Siesel, flutist & co-founder, Golly Green Project
February Events
- February 12, 2014 9am-11am
NYSBA Lawyers in Transition Committee
Finding Your Passion in the Law Webinar - February 27, 2014 6:30 pm
New York City Bar Association
“I’m Not Retiring: Transitioning to an Encore Career”
Panel Discussion withSandra Edelman, a Partner at Dorsey & Whitney in New York , David Nachman, a former partner at DLA Piper who is now Senior Counsel at the New York State Attorney General’s Charities Bureau and Thomas Schwarz, former partner at Skadden Arps who is now President of Purchase College.
March Events
- March 13, 2014 Stetson University School of Music Residency
- Effortless and Effective Networking
- The Power of Dynamic Communication
- The Art of Career Planning: Setting Yourself Up for Success
- March 17, 2014 Pace University Encores Program
Career Planning for the Next Phase of Your Life
April Events
- April 24, 2014 Mt. Sinai School of Medicine AIM Program
The Art of Life Balance
May Events
- May 6, 2014 Chamber Music America First Tuesdays Series
Public Speaking for Entrepreneurial Musicians
June Events
- June 10, 2014 Pace Encores Transition Program
Career Planning for Your Transition - June 23, 2014 Opera America National Conference Leadership Intensive
July Events
- July 14 and 16, 2014 Norfolk Chamber Music Festival/Yale School of Music
The Art of Career Planning: Set Yourself Up for Success and Personal Branding and Networking for Musicians - July 30, 2014 So Percussion Summer Institute
The Art of Career Planning
August Events
- August 18-21, 2014
Opera America Leadership Intensive
The Art of Empowered Leadership
Fall 2014 Semester Yale School of Music
- Creating Sustainable Careers in the Arts
- September 22, 2014 Interview of David Shifrin (live-streamed)
September Events
- September 8, 2014 Pace University
New Directions Program, Finding Your Passion in the Law - September 11, 2014 Pace University
Encore Transitions Program, Career Planning for Your Encore Transition - September 19, 2014 College Music Society Webinar
Public Speaking for Musicians: How to Write a Compelling Speech
October Events
- October 6, 2014 Ensemble ACJW (The Academy)
The Art of Conflict Management - October 17, 2014 College Music Society Webinar
Public Speaking for Musicians: How to Rehearse Your Speech and Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking - October 24, 2014 New Jersey Symphony
Public Speaking for Musicians
November Events
- November 14 2014 College Music Society Webinar
Public Speaking for Musicians: Dynamic Public Speaking Techniques - November 17, 2014 Pace University Encores Program
Career Planning for Your Encore Transition - November 24, 2014 New Jersey Symphony
Public Speaking for Musicians
2013 Events
Spring Semester Yale School of Music
- Creating Sustainable Careers in the Arts
January Events
- January 24, 2013 Pace University, New Directions Program, Finding Your Passion in the Law
February Events
- February 26, 2013 Stetson University, Department of Music Residency
- Financial Planning for Musicians
- Peak Performance Strategies
- Communication Styles
March Events
- March 9, 2013 Mount Holyoke College
Keynote Speaker, Crafting a Life in the Arts Conference
April Events
- April 29, 2013
The Academy
The Art of Time Management
May Events
- May 2, 2013
The Juilliard School
Effortless and Effective Networking - May 30, 2013 Mt. Sinai School of Medecine AIM Program
The Art of Life Balance
July Events
- July 8 and 9, 2013
Opera America Leadership Intensive
The Art of Leadership: Empowering Yourself to Lead and Leading Others with Dynamic Communication and Conflict Management - July 23 and 25, 2013 Norfolk Chamber Music Festival/Yale School of Music
The Art of Career Planning: Set Yourself Up for Success and Personal Branding and Networking for Musicians - July 29, 2013 So Percussion Summer Institute
Take Charge of Your Music Career
Fall 2013 Semester Yale School of Music
- Creating Sustainable Careers in the Arts
- September 16, 2013 Interview of David Lang (live-streamed)
September Events
- September 11, 2013
The Academy
The Art of Conflict Management - September 19, 2013 The Academy
Time Management for Arts Leaders - September 26, 2013 Pace University
New Directions Program, Finding Your Passion in the Law
November Events
- November 14, 2013 Pace University Encores Program
Career Planning for the Next Phase of Your Life - November 17, 2013 Opera America Teaching Artistry Workshop
Speaking from the Stage for Audience Engagement
2012 Events
Spring Semester Yale School of Music
- Creating Sustainable Careers in the Arts
February Events
- February 9, 2012 Cardozo Law School 12:30-1:30 pm
Goal-Setting and Networking: Success Strategies for Your Job Search
March Events
- March 7, 2012 Covington & Burling LLP 12-1:30 pm
Personal Branding for Lawyers
May Events
- May 24, 2012 Mt. Sinai Hospital AIM Resident’s Program 12-1pm
The Art of Life Balance: How to Balance Career and Family
July Events
- July 16, 2012
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival/Yale School of Music
The Art of Career Planning I: Set Yourself Up For Success Workshop - July 17, 2012 Norfolk Chamber Music Festival/Yale School of Music
The Art of Career Planning II: The Keys to Your Successful Music Career Through Branding and Networking Workshop - July 18, 2012 Norfolk Chamber Music Festival/Yale School of Music, Music in Context Lecture Series
Creating Successful Music Careers in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities
Fall Semester Yale School of Music
- Creating Sustainable Careers in the Arts
September Events
- September 18, 2012 The Academy 2-4pm
The Art of Conflict Management
October Events
- October 16, 2012 The Association of the Bar of the City of New York 8:30-10:00am
Finding Your Passion in Difficult Economic Times
December Events
- December 3, 2012 The Juilliard School The Musician as Entrepreneur Class 12:30-2:15pm
The Art of Career Planning: How to Set Yourself Up for Success
2011 Events
January Events
- January 19, 2011 Yale School of Music 3-5pm
Career Planning for Music Entrepreneurs: How To Set Yourself Up for Success - January 24, 2011 Yale School of Music 3-5pm
Time Management for Music Entrepreneurs: How to Master the Top Obstacles to Career Success
February Events
- February 2 & 4, 2011 Manhattan School of Music/Center for Music Entrepreneurship
Career Planning for Music Entrepreneurs: How to Set Yourself Up for Success - February 15, 2011 International House, International Leadership Program 7:30-9:00pm
Take Charge of Your Time: A Leader’s Guide to Making Time Work for You - February 24, 2011 The Juilliard School 8-9am
The Art of Time Management: How to Create Balance and Boost Your Productivity
March Events
- March 24, 2011 Mt. Sinai Hospital AIM Resident’s Program 12-1pm
The Art of Life Balance: How to Design Your Life
April Events
- April 13, 2011 Yale School of Music 3-5pm
Career Advancement for Music Entrepreneurs: Branding and Marketing - April 18, 2011 Yale School of Music 3-5pm
Career Advancement for Music Entrepreneurs: Networking, Interviewing and Getting Support - April 28, 2011 Manhattan School of Music Woodwind Lab 10am-12pm
Take Charge of Your Career: A Musician’s Guide to Time Management and Overcoming the Voice of Your Inner Critic
May Events
- May 19, 2011 Manhattan School of Music Amateur Chamber Music Festival 7-8:30pm
How to Overcome Your Inner Critic
June Events
- June 4, 2011 American Composers Orchestra Underwood Readings Professional Development Workshop 1:15-2:00
The Power of Personal Branding for Composers - June 27, 2011 Healthy Wealthy & Smart Radio Interview by Karen Litzy, LPT 1:00-2:00pm
Networking Savvy http://www.talkingalternative.com/monday-shows/healthy-wealthy-smart - June 28, 2011 Covington & Burling LLP 12-1:30 pm
Dynamic Communication for Lawyers
July Events
- July 18, 2011
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival/Yale School of Music
The Art of Career Planning I: Set Yourself Up For Success - July 20, 2011 Norfolk Chamber Music Festival/Yale School of Music
The Art of Career Planning II: The Keys to Your Successful Music Career Through Branding and Networking
August Events
- August 19, 2011 Stetson University Music Faculty
The Art of Career Planning: How to Inspire Yourselves and Your Students to Achieve Professional Success and Creative Renewal
November Events
- November 9, 2011 The Juilliard School
Personal Branding for Artists: How to Share Your Gift
- November 14, 2011 International House
Time Management for Leadership Success
December Events
- December 12 The Juilliard School The Musician as Entrepreneur Class
The Art of Career Planning: How to Set Yourself Up for Success
2010 Events
January Events
- January 12, 2010 Yale School of Music (Open to all YSM Students)
The Art of Goal-Setting: Set Yourself Up For Success
- January 14, 2010
Yale School of Music
The Art of Career Planning: The Keys to Your Successful Music Career Through Branding and Networking
- January 27, 2010 The Juilliard School
The Art of Career Planning: Set Yourself Up For Success
February Events
- February 3, 2010 The Juilliard School
Personal Branding for Performing Artists: How To Share Your Greatness
March Events
- March 4, 2010 International House, Women’s International Leadership Group, New York, NY
Couples and Careers Panel
May Events
- May 4, 2010
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Time Management for Junior Associates
- May 6, 2010 Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Dynamic Communication for Mid-Level Associates
- May 12, 2010 Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Personal Branding and Conflict Management for Senior Associates
- May 20, 2010 American Composers Orchestra
Personal Branding for Composers
- May 21, 2010 Legal Center Retreat
Restore…Renew..Rejuvenate Sanctuary for Families
- May 26, 2010 Career Coach Panel sponsored by GuruLoft
Turning Passion into a Pay Check
July Events
- July 20, 2010
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival/Yale School of Music
The Art of Career Planning I: Set Yourself Up For Success
- July 22, 2010 Norfolk Chamber Music Festival/Yale School of Music
The Art of Career Planning II: The Keys to Your Successful Music Career Through Branding and Networking
September Events
- September 20, 2010 Manhattan School of Music/Center for Music Entrepreneurship
Career Planning for Music Entrepreneurs: How to Set Yourself Up for Success
- September 25, 2010 Yale School of Music
Financial Management for Professional Musicians: How to Become a Music Entrepreneur and Create a Sustainable Career
October Events
- October 6, 2010 The Juilliard School
Personal Branding for Musicians and Artists: How to Share Your Gift - October 8, 2010 The Juilliard School
Career Planning for Music Entrepreneurs: How to Set Yourself Up for Success
- October 12, 2010 New York University School of Continuing & Professional Education
The Power of Dynamic Communication
- October 13 2010 The Juilliard School
Networking Intensive for Performing Artists
November Events
- November 14, 2010 The Juilliard School
The Art of Goal-Setting: How to Attain Your Vision of Success - November 29, 2010 Healthy, Wealthy and Smart
Radio Interview with Karen Litzy, MSPT: How Coaching Can Help You
2009 Events
- October 7, 2009 The Juilliard School
The Art of Time Management: The Artist’s Guide on How to Flow through Your Busy Life
- October 11, 2009 The Juilliard Schoolt >The Art of Goal-Setting: How to Attain Your Vision of Success
- October 23 & 27, 2009 The Juilliard School
The Art of Career Planning: The Keys to Your Successful Music Career
- November 7, 2009 Women’s International Leadership Group, International House
Take Charge of Your Time: A Woman Leader’s Guide to Making Time Work for You
- December 8, 2009 Mannes School of Music
The Art of Career Planning: The Keys to Your Successful Music Career
