Mental Meandering

Kelsey Jacobsen

When to Say Yes

A creative’s life is full of opportunities, some we follow and some we decline. Many of my students and parents approach me when an...

Kelsey Jacobsen

The secret to successful music relationships? Boundaries.

PEOPLE ARE HARD. Whether it's school, work, family or friends, navigating relationships is a tricky ordeal. Many of us turn to music for...

Kelsey Jacobsen

COVID burnout or Songwriting?

It's been two years, which is a lifetime for some. Is it possible that it FEELS even longer? As a musician navigating the music industry...

Kelsey Jacobsen

How to Find Your Real Audience

I was listening to a discussion about musicians trying to reach their "real" audience. By real they meant strangers - anyone besides...

Kelsey Jacobsen

Setting Yourself Up for Success in the Practice Room

The past year has been... interesting? In the artistic community we have seen many people talk about using the pandemic to their...