Entrepreneurism

Turning Inspiration Into Action: Strategies, Tools And Tactics For Growing Your Career

Jonathan Kuuskoski, chair

Are you a recent graduate looking for resources to launch or grow your studio? Preparing for the job market and wondering how you might hone your approach to stand out? A seasoned community music teacher looking to bring innovations to your practice? Or a collegiate student aiming to strengthen your business skills and entrepreneurial savvy? If any of these profiles resonate with you, please join us for this new Pedagogy Saturday track that will explore how to apply sound business principles to your professional music practice.

Each session will explore a different facet of entrepreneurship—from visioning to implementation to assessment—with an emphasis on practicality and accessibility. The track’s presenters are all experts grounded by diverse musical backgrounds who have extensive, real-life experience coupling artistry with enterprise. Participants are encouraged to attend the entire day, though the schedule allows for drop-ins to individual sessions so you can maximize your Pedagogy Saturday experience. Whether you endeavor to build an independent studio, gain an edge in your job search or infuse an established career with fresh ideas, you will leave with a practical toolkit for envisioning and implementing new activities that will add value to your professional life.

(Subject to Change)

8:00–9:00 a.m.

So What’s Your Superpower? Aspirational Models For Career Growth

  • Jonathan Kuuskoski, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

9:15–10:15 a.m.

Mapping Out Your Enterprise: Introducing The Artist Canvas

  • Anna-Christina Phillips, New England Conservatory, Boston, Massachusetts

10:30–11:30 a.m.

When The Rubber Hits The Road: Troubleshooting Tools For Everyday Entrepreneurs

  • Kelly Dylla, Kirkland Arts Center, Kirkland, Washington

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Lunch On Your Own

1:00–2:00 p.m.

Money Matters: Who Cares?

  • Karen Thickstun, NCTM, Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana

2:15–3:15 p.m.

Using Bach To Rock! Lessons In Launching A Startup Nonprofit

  • Melissa Coppola, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

3:30–4:30 p.m.

Budgets, Bosses And Business Plans...Oh My!

  • Melissa Coppola, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Kelly Dylla, Kirkland Arts Center, Kirkland, Washington; Anna-Christina Phillips, New England Conservatory, Boston, Massachusetts; Karen Thickstun, NCTM, Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana

4:30–5:00 p.m.

Wrap Up

  • Jonathan Kuuskoski, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan