01: Welcome to the YCA Career Catalyst

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Welcome to the YCA Career Catalyst Blog, I’m Daniel Kellogg, President of Young Concert Artists.

Modern artists need to be more than simply gifted, highly-trained musicians – they must also be storytellers, entrepreneurs, innovators, business-people, and artist citizens empowered to boldly communicate the power of music. 

• What are the skills needed to shape a life in music that is both satisfying and sustainable?

• How can a musician become a company of one?

• What tools will best support the working musician?

YCA is committed to helping a new generation of musicians realize their goals for a self-empowered and self-directed career in music. Through a broad range of career guidance and insight from industry experts, YCA staff, and creative musicians, the YCA Career Catalyst will offer a host of resources for learning and growth.

Today we begin the weekly YCA Career Catalyst Blog. Through a variety of contributors, we will cover a wide range of topics. Social media, branding, musician wellness, personal finance, contracts, negotiating fees, speaking to an audience, self-management, and marketing. 

The Career Catalyst will house a wealth of online content made available to young musicians at no cost. Stay tuned as we begin this weekly blog and video series. Soon we will expand to offer online courses, career development workshops in NYC, and possible partnerships with music schools and festivals.

The world is a better place when creative artists thrive!

Welcome to the YCA Career Catalyst Blog