Ani gives talks and workshops around the country at festivals, schools, & universities on topics related to music career development, mindset, and building a successful career as a musician.  

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The 21st-century musician entrepreneur:

Tips and tools for building your career in today’s music world 

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Ani’s versatile career encompasses all of what it means to be a 21st-century musician. In this workshop, Ani will use her life experience as a performer, teacher, artistic director, contractor, music career consultant, and entrepreneur to teach students valuable music business skills in order to thrive and achieve success in the music world.

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Talking points include:

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• Musician as an entrepreneur: how to turn your projects from dream to reality

• monetize and build a lucrative private teaching/coaching business

• creating a fulfilling & creatively inspiring career

• how to turn setbacks into growth & learning

• marketing and online presence

• outsourcing

• building your network, community, & mailing list

• high-performance habits & productivity hacks

• tapping into your creative flow 

• abundance vs. scarcity mindset

• negotiating artist fees

• starting your own concert series: fundraising, building a board, writing grants

• cultivating resourcefulness

• define your artistic mission and vision

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"Thank you for your generosity in spending time with our students in LA!  Your life experiences, keen observations, and deep consideration for the struggles of the 21st-century musician seeped through every comment.  The topics you chose for us covered a great range and you communicated them with a perfect balance of gravitas, energy, and optimism.  I can't wait for the whole department to experience your presentation next semester!"

                        

                    Moni Simeonov,

                   Director of String Studies and Violin Professor at                                     California State University, Long Beach 

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