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Happy Musician Coaching
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Goals and Growth
Why meeting goals doesn't guarantee growth As musicians, we all have different goals when it comes to our career growth. Some of us want...

Candace The Happy Musician
Jun 12, 20232 min read


Musicians and Bullying
Coaching Corner Welcome to coaching corner - a mini space encouraging discussion about the not-so-musical part of being a musician. Let's...

Candace The Happy Musician
Jun 7, 20232 min read


How to Have Healthy Motivation
Coaching Corner Welcome to coaching corner - a mini blog encouraging discussion about the not-so-musical part of being a musician. As...

Candace The Happy Musician
May 31, 20231 min read


What are you Afraid of?
The Happy Musician Coach I recently read about a survey done on musicians' fears. The top three fears among musicians were...

Candace The Happy Musician
Oct 24, 20222 min read


How's your Vision?
The Happy Musician Without vision, you're blind to your potential. Vision does not have to be some huge grandiose thing. But if you want...

Candace The Happy Musician
Oct 17, 20222 min read


Eight Reasons You're an Awesome Musician
While you're out here playing your hearts out just wanted to remind you of why you are awesome.

Candace The Happy Musician
Sep 26, 20222 min read


My Biggest Mindset Mistake
The way my mindset was operating, If my music stand and calendar were overflowing, so was my self-worth. What was wrong with that?

Candace The Happy Musician
Sep 19, 20222 min read


Beginner Guide for being a Happy Musician
A quick How-To guide for being a Happy successful Musician.
...It's important to take a moment, to celebrate how far you have come...

Candace The Happy Musician
Sep 12, 20223 min read


How to be more Assertive When you Feel Insecure
Assertiveness is an important part of communication. It's necessary to flourish in any profession.

Candace The Happy Musician
Aug 29, 20222 min read


Five things You Didn't Learn in Music School
The Happy Musician Coaching Here's a Shortlist of what I learned after music school. Playing for free is not healthy for you, or the...

Candace The Happy Musician
Aug 22, 20222 min read


Accept Your Unique Story and Grow
Here are some ways musicians can recognize those gifts of growth.

Candace The Happy Musician
Aug 15, 20221 min read


Vlogcast Ep. 15 - Vince Tampio
Arranger, composer, producer, engineer, and teacher based in Philadelphia, Vince Tampio I discuss his Album ADULT CHILDREN, his interest...

Candace The Happy Musician
Apr 6, 20212 min read


Vlogcast Ep. 14 - Claire Jones
International Harpist, composer, arranger, educator, and wife of Chris Marshall Claire Jones. The former Royal Harpist and I discuss her...

Candace The Happy Musician
Mar 12, 20212 min read


Vlogcast Ep. 13 - Chris Marshall
Chris and I discuss his current and future projects, how he manages teaching in the US and UK. We also discuss how his focus on health...

Candace The Happy Musician
Feb 19, 20212 min read


Vlogcast Ep. 12 - Standford Thompson
Standford and I discuss his current and future projects, and the importance of being able to pivot in our current climate. Stanford...

Candace The Happy Musician
Jan 14, 20211 min read


Vlogcast Ep. 11 - Riza & Marcus Printup
This power couple and I discuss the magic of music, the importance of legacy, and connecting youth with their cultural roots through...

Candace The Happy Musician
Dec 15, 20203 min read


Happy Musician Gift Guide
Musicians always need something, from electronics to instrument care. So I scoured the internet and my own studio and came with a little...

Candace The Happy Musician
Dec 7, 20203 min read


A Moment Like This
I'm wrapping up lessons with students this week and some of my students share with me what they are doing for Thanksgiving this year....

Candace The Happy Musician
Nov 23, 20202 min read


Vlogcast Ep. 10 - Jane Beament
Jane and I talk about how she keeps happiness in her art, and the challenges and freedoms in premiering new music. British pianist Jane...

Candace The Happy Musician
Nov 17, 20201 min read


Vlogcast Ep. 9 - Colton Weatherston
Colton and I discuss the joy of being apart of a music community and the importance of sharing the legacy of music with young people....

Candace The Happy Musician
Nov 3, 20202 min read
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