I'm your host, Nenad Leonart, a harpsichordist and organist who found himself living in the 21st century – talking to you about the big changes and revolutions we’re going through as classical musicians today. –

Why this podcast?

So I've had the privilege of exploring some of the most amazing places in this world, enjoying beautiful instruments and listening to the hidden meaning of music across different styles and époques. I have a dream... where more and more young people discover the magic of Classical Music – with the help of digital media, of course. And they fall madly in love with it... just as I did when I was a kid. So, here I am today, a classical musician equally fascinated by and enjoying both the new opportunities as well as the many challenges of the digital realm. –

Who is this for?

For you, my fellow colleague and classical musician. In this podcast, we explore how to advance our careers, how to earn more money, get more concerts, have better paid gigs, how to achieve a stable income, turn your passion into a sustainable living, have you be able to play the music you want, feel free, get to travel, and ultimately how to be happy and fulfilled in your own life. That is why every episode is designed as a guide through the labyrinth of the digital age—especially curated for you and made with your needs in mind, so that piece by piece you see the big picture that will help you shape your career as an artist. We’ll talk about digital marketing, cover the basics of networking, unravel the myths around social media, explore online portfolio creation, discover establishing of a growing fanbase, learn how to place yourself in the spotlight, and of course chat with and interview other industry experts. –

Consider this your backstage pass to a harmonious blend of the traditional and the modern. Together, let's transition into a future where classical music not only survives but actually thrives in the digital world, for many generations to come. –

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