by Rick & Ron | Mar 7, 2024 | Advice for the Starving Artist
Feeding the Starving ArtistWritten by Rick Goodstein and Ron McCurdy Can You Teach Creativity? There are ongoing debates if you can teach a young (or old) artist or musician creativity. We do agree that creativity is an essential skill for both professional and...
by Rick & Ron | Mar 7, 2024 | Advice for the Starving Artist
Being Motivated and Resilient in the Arts There’s an old saying, “comfort is the enemy of progress.” That statement is true in everyday life, but especially true when it comes to an artist who needs to be in constant creative mode. We’re speaking of those who obtain a...
by Rick & Ron | Jan 5, 2024 | Advice for the Starving Artist
Fostering Creativity Today Organized music, dance, visual art, theatre, and other artistic programs are supposed to be places where creativity can and should flourish. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Often times the reverse occurs. Those who exhibit...
by Rick & Ron | Jan 4, 2024 | Advice for the Starving Artist
Rick Goodstein and Ron McCurdy A Guide for Musicians and Artists to Develop and Sustain a Career The majority of college graduates in music, arts, dance and theatre are not able to sustain a career in their chosen field of study, with the exception of those entering...
by minorswing | Jan 3, 2024 | Advice for the Starving Artist
Feeding the Starving Artist Rick Goodstein and Ron McCurdy A basic definition of creativity is the ability to generate novel and valuable ideas or solutions to problems. It’s a fundamental aspect of human existence and has been a driving force behind many of...
by starvingartistsnot | Jan 3, 2024 | Advice for the Starving Artist, Artist Entrepreneurship, Arts Career Development, Music Career Development
Starving Artist – NOT! Arts Teachers – YES! by Rick Goodstein and Ron McCurdy Perhaps the singular most influential reason students go into the arts is the profound impact that influential teachers provide at some point in their youth. It was certainly true...
