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How do I get more gigs?
In this article, I want to give some context to the frequently asked question: "I am a free-lance musician: how do I get more gigs?" Choosing a career in the performing arts has plenty of implications, which are not necessarily on our radar when, as students, we make...
Peak Performance Story: Preparing for a Clarinet Competition…at the Barn!
"Arriving at the ranch, I wasn't sure what to expect. I have worked with Giorgia in the past — without horses — and was excited to see what new process she would take me through to help me open up and specifically tackle the stresses of performance. Since I had worked...
Peak Performance? It’s a matter of mind and body. Gautier Capucon shares his insights
Cellist Gautier Capucon has been a standard of excellence in the music industry for over a decade. Success can often be a fleeting thing, but in Gautier’s case, his success has only grown since his rise to fame. As Peak Performance is The Creative Way Around’s main...
Perspectives of an insider — Interview with Daniel Knapp
When it comes to performing artists, it's easy to think of peak performance as 'being at the top of my game when on stage'. Truly, there's a lot more to it: more dimensions than just the stage and more professionals involved in its definition. I asked Daniel Knapp,...
In The Spotlight — Interview with Loretta Breuning, PhD
A few months ago I was suggested to read Habits of a Happy Brain, by Loretta G. Breuning, PhD, founder of the Inner Mammal Institute. I found it immensely interesting to learn about our brain's evolution, with a focus on the hormones that drive our desires, happy...
What can musicians learn from horses? Interview with Lisa Walters
A peak into the physiology and electromagnetism side of horses On top of being an outstanding equestrian, Lisa Walters is also an author and Equine Assisted Learning professional. Lisa has initiated academic research projects regarding the energy that flows among...