Last week, I initiated a new program at the Yale School of Music featuring important thought leaders around Yale to open up a conversation on the arts in the 21st Century. For our first program, I had the pleasure to interviewing my friend and colleague, composer David Lang, along with 3 students at the Yale School of Music, for …
Conflict Management for Musicians and Arts Leaders: 4 Tools to Diffuse Conflict and Build Stronger Relationships
This week, I had the pleasure and privilege of working with the Fellows of Ensemble ACJW/The Academy, the preeminent teaching artist program and ensemble collective of young top-level musicians, on the fascinating topic of conflict management. Conflict is inherent in the work of musicians and arts leaders who are passionate and have strong ideas about and high standards of excellence …
Relationship Management for Musicians and Arts Leaders : 3 Strategies for Making an Effective Connection with Others
My last post on developing your emotional intelligence focused on how to build successful relationships by mastering 3 communication skills. Relationship management also means that you know what to say in order to make others feel understood and be seen as a trustworthy person. You can start by mastering 3 strategies for making an effective connection with others: Compliments Showing …
Pianist and Yale School of Music Graduate
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Music Publicist
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Attorney at AMLaw 100 Law Firm
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Pianist & Yale School of Music Graduate
“It was instrumental in this time of my career to work with Ms. Astrid Baumgardner. She was an empowering source of inspiration, energy, and hope. Her workshop should be required at every musical institution.” — Amy Y., Philadelphia, PA
Pianist & Juilliard Graduate
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Pianist & Music Entrepreneur
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Pianist, Harpsichordist & Juilliard Graduate
“After having lived in NYC for 3 years and experienced myriad professional musical relationships, I thought it was about time to find a better way to manage them and reduce my schedule to a realistic and happier situation. I really enjoy the rapport [with Astrid] because it gets me to think of my personal issues on a more global level …