<p>In this episode of openARTed, I sit down with Susan Blum, a professional coach helping musicians and creatives navigate their careers. We dive into some of the biggest challenges artists face - from defining their artistic identity to managing time, finances, and collaboration.</p><p><strong>Topics we cover:</strong></p><p>What it really means to “know your offering” as a musician<br/>Why so many music groups struggle with collaboration and conflict<br/>Time management, avoiding burnout, and building financial stability<br/>Do you <i>really</i> need to make music your full-time career to find fulfillment?</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/pianobuffs/posts"><strong>Support the Podcast</strong></a><strong>:</strong><br/>If you’re enjoying openARTed, consider joining our Patreon or buying us a coffee - every contribution helps keep these conversations going! You can also check out PianoBuffs, our global piano community, where we share recordings, educational content, and more.</p><p><strong>Guest Info:</strong><br/>Learn more about <strong>Susan Blum</strong> and her work at <a href="https://smblumltd.com/"><strong>smblumltd.com</strong></a></p><p><strong>About the host Monika Lozinskienė</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@pianobuffs">PianoBuffs</a></li><li><a href="https://www.monikapianiste.com/en/contact">www.monikapianiste.com/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/monikapianiste/">Instagram</a></li></ul><p>Music performed by M. Lozinskienė (piano), A. Szalucka (piano)</p><p>M. Ravel - Gaspard de la Nuit, No. 1, "Ondine"<br/>M. K. Čiurlionis - In The Forest (From the album "Sound meditation" which is partly funded by the Vilnius municipality)</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to PianoBuffs at <a href="https://pianobuffs.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">pianobuffs.substack.com/subscribe</a>