What does it mean to be genuine? Why is it important, and how can we cultivate it in our careers as classical musicians? Being genuine, at its most basic, means being real – sincere, truthful, acting without pretense. In a world where terms like “fake news” and “spin” are part of our everyday vocabulary, genuine people are a rare commodity. Genuine vs Authentic There is a lot of talk in personal development circles about authenticity – showing up in your life as the person you really are, not just who you think people want you to be. As children, we’re bombarded with the message to just be yourself, which, though…