How Fearless Are You?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  You see a colleague post on Instagram about winning a big job. You feel:

  • A.
    Jealous and worried that you'll never win an audition or big job
  • B.
    Happy for them, but you still have a little twinge of envy
  • C.
    feeling inspired and continue on with your own projects
• 2.
  You get asked to play a concert but the fee is way too low . You: 

  • A.
    Suck it up and tell yourself it’s good experience
  • B.
    grab as much of the free food and alcohol as you can to make up for the low pay
  • C.
    Accept the gig but feel a bit conflicted, knowing that you deserve better
  • D.
    negotiate and explain the worth of your time and expertise
• 3.
   You post your playing on Instagram and get 200 views and 2 comments (and one is from your Mom.) You:  

  • A.
    feel embarrassed and want to give up - the whole social media thing is pointless anyway
  • B.
    you're discouraged, but know it’s a start and that consistency is key
  • C.
    you just focus on what to post next and keep going
  • D.
    worry obsessively that your teacher is going to find you on social media and judge your playing
• 4.
  When you think about your long-term career prospects, you: 

  • A.
    Know that you have what it takes to create the career of your dreams
  • B.
    you're frustrated because the phone isn't ringing with opportunities for gigs
  • C.
    wake up and make your normal breakfast: espresso and depresso
• 5.
  Feedback from others in rehearsal is:

  • A.
    Criticism that makes you feel inadequate or get defensive
  • B.
    a reason to start yelling at each other in rehearsal
  • C.
    Valuable input that helps you improve and grow
  • D.
    Sometimes hard to hear, but you try to take it in and use it to improve
• 6.
  When you receive a rejection you: 

  • A.
    Question your talent and think about quitting to do something else instead
  • B.
    it stings, but you shrug and see it as part of the process
  • C.
    ruminate about the all the other times you didn't win the competitions you worked so hard for
  • D.
    head to the bar to drown your sorrows (and your out of tune playing)

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Cautious Chorister 

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  Welcome, musician friend. It seems like you can sometimes struggle with self-doubt and uncertainty when it comes to your freelance music career. First of all, please know that this is completely normal. Most musicians have dealt with experiencing setbacks that can make you question your path, or feeling overwhelmed by the challenges in your way. It can be easy to feel sometimes like you’re falling behind, especially in a field as prestigious and competitive as classical music, where success can feel elusive and uncertain. You may be playing it safe, avoiding bigger risks, or unsure how to push through obstacles. But, you don’t have to face this journey alone. Our incredible community Fast Forward is a monthly membership designed to give you the steady support, encouragement, and accountability you need to keep building confidence and take serious action toward your goals. It’s easy to feel isolated in this career, but by connecting with a supportive network of like-minded musicians, you’ll find the strength to keep going. The group calls and amazing musicians will provide you with the structure and reassurance that help you grow as a freelance musician, one step at a time, without feeling lost or stuck.And, to say thanks for taking the quiz, we would love to invite you to check out a call FOR FREE! Just click the link below and DM us FAST FORWARD. We can't wait to hear from you!
• 2.
  Stepping-out Soloist

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  Well hello there, fearless friend! It seems like have been taking steps to overcome the typical struggle of self-doubt and uncertainty when it comes to having a freelance music career. Well done! Most musicians stay stuck in a fixed mindset, and the fact that you are opening yourself up to the possibility of carving out your own path shows us that you have what it takes to create your own opportunities. You might have noticed now that you need accountability and support to reach your goals. Otherwise, it's so easy to get distracted, see what everyone else is up to on socials, (and keep doing the same gigs that you may not find fulfilling) because it pays the bills and you don't know where to start when it comes to building your own original projects. That's exactly why we created our incredible community Fast Forward - a monthly membership designed to give you the steady support, encouragement, and accountability you need to keep building confidence and take serious action toward your goals. We don't want you to play it safe, or stay stuck. By connecting with a supportive network of like-minded musicians, you’ll find structure and reassurance that will help you grow as a freelance musician, one step at a time, without feeling like you have to figure everything out on your own.And, to say thanks for taking the quiz, we would love to invite you to check out a call FOR FREE! Just click the link below and DM us FAST FORWARD. We can't wait to hear from you!
• 3.
  Courageous Cantor

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  Kudos to you - you’re a talented musician, and doing the work. It's a hard grind, but you know that in order to keep being successful, you have to keep showing up, believing in yourself, and overcoming setbacks.It is possible, though, that you've been holding yourself back from sharing your work or putting yourself out there in a big way. You might hesitate when it comes to posting your playing on Instagram, pitching yourself for gigs, or worry about what others might think.This hesitation can get you massively overthinking, and miss out on opportunities that you deserve. It’s hard to know where to start when you feel like you’re falling behind, and in a career where visibility is crucial, it’s easy to feel the pressure to show what you're up to. Our 6-week social media SPRINT is designed to support you in overcoming these barriers. You’ll get a tailored content plan to know exactly WHO you want to reach, in order to get hired for more concerts and get new students. You'll also learn how to break free from the fear of judgment or failure. And of course, we dig into all the aspects about hooks, captions, text on screen, editing, making good content and more. You deserve to be seen for the incredible musician you are, and we’ll guide you on how to embrace that. It’s time to define success on your own terms, attract the right opportunities, and feel confident putting your work out there so that you can earn more as a musician and build the career you want.DM us SPRINT and we'll let you know when the next group is starting, and answer any questions you have!
• 4.
  Fearless Leader 

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  Well hey there, Fearless Artist! You’re already demonstrating a high level of fearlessness and a strong growth mindset, congrats to you! This isn't easy, and many musicians don't embrace this mindset so well done. You view challenges as opportunities, take bold action even when the path is uncertain, and remain focused on your long-term goals. While you still experience fear, you’ve learned how to manage it in a way that fuels your ambition instead of holding you back. You’re at a stage where you’re ready to go beyond personal success and start thinking about your larger impact on your followers, your community, and the people around you. Now is the time to surround yourself with like-minded, ambitious musicians to fast-track your progress and take your career to new heights. Because trust us - nothing will keep you grounded and focused like being in a small group where the energy and encouragement is high. Our invite-only Mastermind is where you can connect with like-minded musicians, overcome limiting beliefs, and achieve your goals. You'll go deep in both coaching and contributing to others, learning from their process and avoiding their mistakes. We would love to chat with you and see if it would be a good fit for you!DM us on IG and we would love to offer you a free 1:1 where we can talk about your projects, how you want your ideal career to look, and the steps you need to get there. Just send us a message via the link below!