I recently spoke with photographer and educator, Michael E. Stern, about his creative workflow, building a professional practice, and how he collaborates with clients (even “the suits”!). We even got into one of my recent favorite topics: building a schedule around your energy levels.
Listen to our conversation here:
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Also, if you’re in the Los Angeles area, you can check out some of Michael’s work now through Sunday, March 7th, at McGinty’s “Gallery at the End of the World.” For more information, check out galleryattheendoftheworld.com.
Check out this quick tip on working with your energy levels as you schedule your week. I’d love your feedback, too… How do you plan your work day to match your energy?
Last week, I sat down with Hunter Scott from LaFamos Marketing, Publicity and Design, to talk about how musicians can build an audience and promote themselves. (Hint: It’s all about the personal connections you make). Check out the interview for some new ideas for music marketing, including a good argument for ignoring your friends.
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Links from the interview:
Stop by the LaFamos website at LaFamos.com to learn more about their marketing and publicity services for independent artists. They’ve recently added a terrific video to their site that explains the whole process.
I’ve been focusing on my web development clients this month, so I haven’t had the chance to stay current with Rock Unemployment. For example, I’m still editing last week’s interviews for the website.
Sooo… In the meantime, I leave you with this fascinating video of “This American Life’s” Ira Glass talking about creativity and tenacity. It made my day, and I hope you enjoy it, too!
A couple of weeks ago, I sat down with Dyana Valentine to talk about how freelancers – especially those with multiple job titles – can pitch themselves. We chatted about selling your multiple skills to employers and clients, bringing passion to your pitch, and mobilizing your network to talk about you (in a good way!).
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When I was hiring designers for an interactive agency, my first step after reading a good résumé was to head online and check out the designer’s portfolio. About half the time, I couldn’t find one. You can guess where that résumé would end up.
I’m also going to raise my hand right now and say that I didn’t have my own portfolio online until very recently. Ooooops!
That doesn’t have to be the case for you. If you’re struggling to get your work online – whether it’s photography, design, art, music, or video – don’t put it off any longer. Check out this tutorial I put together that explains how to use Tumblr, a free service, to build a clean, professional creative portfolio in minutes.
So, seriously… Why don’t you have an online portfolio?
