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Cultivating the Courage to Answer Music's Call
“Somewhere inside, we hear a voice… Our voice leads us in the direction of the person we wish to become, but it is up to us whether or...

Michelle Monette
Dec 4, 20233 min read
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Don't Fear Feedback
“No one likes to be found at fault. In fact, this is what many of us walk around fearing—that we’ll be exposed as imposters, we’ll be put...

Michelle Monette
Jun 26, 20233 min read
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You Can Do It Too
“Not to assume it’s impossible because you find it hard. But to recognize that if it’s humanly possible, you can do it too.” - Marcus...

Michelle Monette
Jun 19, 20233 min read
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Our Musical Interconnectedness
“Keep reminding yourself of the way things are connected, of their relatedness. All things are implicated in one another and in sympathy...

Michelle Monette
Apr 17, 20232 min read
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Focus on the Process, Not on the Prize
"It doesn't make sense to continue wanting something if you're not willing to do what it takes to get it. If you don't want to live the...

Michelle Monette
Feb 13, 20232 min read
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Leading and Lagging Indicators
“Nothing comes from nowhere. Not success. Not inspiration. Not the muses. Not writer’s block. Everything is a lagging indicator. Of...

Michelle Monette
Jan 9, 20232 min read
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Persist and Persevere
As musicians, we are required to constantly overcome challenges. We face those related directly to our music, like working through a...

Michelle Monette
Nov 6, 20222 min read
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