As a modern musician you need to be able to tell your story! Who are you?
Having a simple foundation of these materials will make a HUGE difference when an application or opportunity comes up.
Every classical musician needs one... a portfolio!
Do YOU have one?
No? Well⊠you should!
Hereâre 4 things you need in a foundational portfolio:
> Elevator Pitch (who you are and what're you known for)
> Resume/CV (your credentials and body of work)
> Website (a way to learn more and engage with you)
> Short/Long Bio (official "about" you)
If you already have a foundation, you can build on that with:
> Audio / Video
> Longer Artist or Teaching Statements
> Press Clippings
A portfolio tells your story, it doesnât just give a factual history about you! There is so much nuance that goes into telling a story with your materials.
Are you ready to get started? If so, we're very excited to help you do just that!
Whether it's your website, resume, cover letter, social media presence, or anything else that shows the world who you are, compiling your portfolio can elicit a major âUGHâ!Â
Maybe creating your website or fixing your CV are year-old items on your to-do list. Or, maybe you've avoided writing about your life and what you believe in because it is a seemingly impossible task.Â
We made this challenge so the next time you make a pitch or a job or grant application pops up, you can cue the calm instead of the coffee and tears! đ§Â > đ âïžÂ
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Are you ready? Let's go!
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ENROLL NOW FOR $49
Speakers:Â Anni Kallioniemi, Ixi Chen, Ted Nelson, Ralph Farris, Nick Photinos, Michelle Lynne
DURING THE PORTFOLIOÂ CHALLENGE YOU WILL:
âș Assess your current portfolio, get clear on your why and create an elevator speechÂ
âș Write your bio and learn about the art of the resume and CVÂ
âș Amp up your writing skills and draft a cover letter, teaching/artist statement and email pitch
âș Expand your digital presence by building or iterating on your website
âș Put it all together in a Electronic Press Kit
âș Build a plan to use social media to support your workÂ
âș Practice answering key interview questions and learn about negotiations
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HOW DOES IT WORK?
âș First, you get access to our online platform where you get videos and PDF downloadsÂ
âș A new lesson is delivered every Mon, Wed and Fri
âș You get links to all of the live events, which are recorded to watch later if you canât make it live
âș Each Monday we'll have a coaching call where we take Q's and prep for the week
âș You're held accountable in a private Facebook group where you will share your progress, get feedback and show your work!Â
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HOW TO JOIN:
- Checkout with the button below
- Check your inbox for a welcome email
- We started on May 13, but you are welcome to join in!Â
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ENROLL NOW FOR $49You're in the right place if you want to:
đâïž Take specific action to develop your portfolio
đ Gain knowledge and get access to up-to-date resources curated to support your journey as a 21st century musician
đ± Get accountability and support while staying focused on a specific goal. No excuses here, just messy action!
đ Learn from thought leaders and musicians that are doing incredible things from all around the world. Who you surround yourself with impacts your mood and trajectory!
Have more questions?
How does the Challenge work?
I'm already in school - do I have time for this?
What if I don't complete during the time allotted for the Challenge? How long do I have access?
How long are the lessons/what's the time committment?
What's the refund policy?
Is this right for me if I'm a beginner? Who is it for?
I'm a Thrive member. Do I get this for free?
You mention a Facebook group. Do I need it to participate?
Meet your coaches,
Ixi, Ted & Nick!
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Hi! We are Ixi, Ted and Nick! We love making programs to help you build a life in music. As your Thrive hosts, we curate your content and find incredible guests and topics that we know will offer important learning. We look out for trends and things we think you need to know and then bring them to you!
Ted Nelson (left) was a cellist in the Cincinnati Symphony for 19 years, and transitioned in 2023 to VP of Artistic Planning and Operations at the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance.  Ixi Chen plays clarinet in the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, teaches at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and is the Managing Artistic Director of concert:nova.  Nick Photinos (right) is a multi-Grammy Award-winning cellist, a founding member of Eighth Blackbird, and is Eminent Scholar in Chamber Music at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.Â
