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    Musicpreneurs get the skinny!

    It’s a British term, I believe. Getting the skinny is slang that suggests there’s no fluff – we’re getting down to the skin of something without having to navigate layers of lace and denim or whatever else covers up the essentials. Anyway, James Newcomb recently invited me back to speak on his podcast at Musicpreneur.com, and apart from having quite a bit of fun, we get into some serious eye-opening approaches to making the world a better place with live music. Listen to the episode here: http://musicpreneur.com/podcast/why-are-classical-musicians-so-sad/ http://musicpreneur.com/podcast/why-are-classical-musicians-so-sad/ Then, on Thursday afternoon (September 6, 3pm Eastern time), James and I will be giving performers some great strategies for giving your life…

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    Stephen P Brown Warrior Peace

    New psalm composition #6: Warrior Peace

    August 9, 2013
    Conductor Composer Stephen P Brown share an insane fact about music

    17 insane (but probably true) things about music

    August 2, 2013
    The Towaco Story by Conductor Composer Stephen P Brown

    Why the next 20 years of classical music will smash the last 20

    September 6, 2013
  • Stephen P Brown's recommended books to read
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    12 books for the growing career

    I’m working hard on my next #PsalmQuest piece – a concerto for Bass Clarinet and Strings, and it is going well, but with the holidays and lots of travel it’s been hard to keep up. Should have something to share with you in a month or so. In the meantime, here is a list of 12 books all budding/ growing… people should read (At first I wrote “musicians” but realized there is a great deal of info here that is relevant for anyone trying to grow a business or even just their own career, even in the music-related books!). If you or someone you love is trying to build a…

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    Highest Chart Position Yet!

    August 23, 2013
    How to grow in musicianship and confidence and play with "more feeling"

    How to grow in musicianship and confidence and play with “more feeling”

    July 11, 2021

    Become an expert by focusing on one thing at a time

    August 29, 2021
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    The Last “Substance Leader” – Nelson Mandela

    Well, we can decidedly close an entire volume of human history: another era has come to a close. Although we still have a 110 year old pianist who remembers meeting Gustav Mahler, we have lost the last bastion of trustworthy social leadership. Nelson Mandela worked for a living despite his royal heritage, and all the while stood up for equality principles before finally leading an entire nation of different peoples into a more cohesive and prosperous future for all. At least for a while. I’m sure being in prison for 27 years imbued much substance that supported his convictions. When any leader takes a stance on anything, many other people…

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    Everybody has the right and the ability to create and enjoy their music.

    Creating opportunities for live music

    August 12, 2020
    British American Conductor Composer Maestro Stephen P Brown how to compose classical music

    How I compose: Step 1

    July 12, 2013

    I’ve got 7 years left – #PsalmQuest Compositions

    May 3, 2013
  • British American Conductor Composer Stephen P Brown and the Clearwater Chorus
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    Back to Choral Roots

    A couple of months ago I was appointed Conductor of the 40+ year old Clearwater Chorus. It’s an ensemble of people who like to sing, and encourages adults of varying ages and abilities to make and share music together. At least, that’s what it is now. Although not titled a “Director” that is effectively my role and as a result, I’ve grabbed hold of the reins and am guiding the ensemble through a new perspective: who we have and what we do now is what we are, and as long as we work together to share music, we’ll be doing something of value to the world. [Click here: I’m giving…

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    When to say no

    May 24, 2013

    Become an expert by focusing on one thing at a time

    August 29, 2021
    One Attractive Characteristic is Inner Peace

    The Power of Inner Peace

    November 23, 2018
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    I’ve got 7 years left – #PsalmQuest Compositions

    Some of my compositions were recently submitted as materials for another Masters-level qualification which would permit me to teach higher education in the USA – something my experience and approach is well suited to. The application was not approved, and that hurt. When I shared the assessor’s report with my select circle, most of the reactions were along the lines of “These comments make no sense,” and “I haven’t got a clue what he’s on about.” One comment suggested how the assessor seemed to be looking for negative things to say and ended up saying the same thing about each piece that was submitted. There is no recourse to appeal the…

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    The Towaco Story by Conductor Composer Stephen P Brown

    Why the next 20 years of classical music will smash the last 20

    September 6, 2013
    Share your story of leadership with Stephen P Brown

    Seeking Leadership Stories

    October 25, 2013
    How labeling people creates a "box" that doesn't actually exist

    How labeling people creates a “box” that doesn’t actually exist

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