Why would Rihanna perform for free? This may seem crazy, especially since tons of money gets poured into the super bowl. Between ticket sales, ads, merch, etc., millions of dollars are spent and made during the super bowl. Yet, one of the biggest stars and most-seen shows does not get paid. Though the NFL does pay …
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New Year, New Me? Have you been hearing this for the past month? I know I have, but is it really true?  For me, it can be seen in two ways. First, if you are truly evolving as a person then yes it is in a sense you are a “new you” as time goes …
I know, I know, you’ve heard it over and over again; “Don’t work for free!” You probably feel like you get the point, but I want to dive into the world of why doing things for free will leave both sides tainted. As an artist, as a coach dealing with artists, and someone who frequently …
In a world where we’re increasingly used to instant results, it’s tempting to look for shortcuts among the skills that require time and effort to refine, such as the arts. However, attempting to use shortcuts leads to the creation of unrealistic goals and disappointment. As a voice coach, I have run into many problems while …
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This is something that many will contemplate as they continue to pursue their passions and dreams. As someone who has put many dates out there, I know how daunting it can be. That was until I changed my mindset and instead of fearing the date, I decided to reflect on it and see what had …
This is an interesting question that comes up frequently. The truth is there is no limit. It really is up to you. I would say however that content is king, and in these days of social media the more consistent you are, the better. It seems that every day or every other day seems to …
It is an interesting thing I have observed with artists walking through the doors. Many say, “Patrice, I just want to know if I can sing” to which I tell them, “anyone can sing, it is a matter of where they are at and the amount of time needed to get a pro sound that …
You Will Not Become Anything You Do Not First Decide To Be Read More »
Today I want to talk about chronic “jumpers.” As a precursor to this, I want to say that most of the things I write about are things I’ve experienced. So I write this to hopefully help you with situations that I have been in and let you know if what I have found successful or …
If you’ve read any of my past blogs, then you probably know that I am a huge advocate for not only thinking out your goals but actually writing them down. There is something about taking that thought and putting it physically in front of you. It adds an element of accountability which I think is …
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