The Fearless Artist Podcast

Michelle Lynne
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Welcome to The Fearless Artist Podcast where we empower classical musicians to build their own thriving careers. In each episode, we will explore the intersection of artistry and entrepreneurship, teaching you the Fearless Mindset with practical steps and strategies to build a sustainable career. https://podcast.thefearlessartistmastermind.com/

  1. Today’s portfolio musician: branding  a multi-genre career with Dr. Chloe Swindler

    2D AGO

    Today’s portfolio musician: branding  a multi-genre career with Dr. Chloe Swindler

    Host Michelle Lynne chats with Dr. Chloe Swindler about portfolio careers, embracing roles as musician, educator, and entrepreneur, and crafting a personal brand. Chloe outlines self-awareness exercises, visual branding, social media tips, and strategies to rediscover joy in music. -- Chloe Swindler - https://www.chloeswindler.com/ Chloe Swindler Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chloeswindlermusic/ -- The Fearless Mastermind Website - https://www.thefearlessartistmastermind.com/ The Fearless Mastermind Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefearlessartistmastermind/ -- Intro/Outro music by Michelle Lynne • Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

    47 min
  2. Run it like a Business with Aubrey Bergauer - sell tickets and build your audience in classical music

    MAY 1

    Run it like a Business with Aubrey Bergauer - sell tickets and build your audience in classical music

    In this episode of The Fearless Artist Podcast, Michelle Lynne chats with arts leader Aubrey Bergauer about her book Run It Like a Business. They dive into audience growth, retention strategies, user experience, and how the arts can thrive by embracing business principles. -- Aubrey Bergauer - https://www.aubreybergauer.com/ Aubrey Bergauer Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aubreybergauer/ Run It Like A Business - https://www.aubreybergauer.com/book -- The Fearless Mastermind Website - https://www.thefearlessartistmastermind.com/ The Fearless Mastermind Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefearlessartistmastermind/ -- Intro/Outro music by Michelle Lynne • Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

    51 min
  3. Self-promotion for musicians in the digital age with David Taylor

    APR 24

    Self-promotion for musicians in the digital age with David Taylor

    Michelle Lynne chats with arts innovator David Taylor about building digital visibility, empowering musicians and arts orgs, and embracing experimentation. He shares success stories, mindset shifts, and strategies for thriving in a changing industry. -- David Taylor - https://www.david-taylor.org/ David Taylor Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidtaylor_uk/ -- The Fearless Mastermind Website - https://www.thefearlessartistmastermind.com/ The Fearless Mastermind Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefearlessartistmastermind/ -- Intro/Outro music by Michelle Lynne • Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

    50 min
  4. Practical ways to market and brand yourself as a classical musician with creative strategist Dustin Boyer

    APR 17

    Practical ways to market and brand yourself as a classical musician with creative strategist Dustin Boyer

    In this episode, marketing expert Dustin Boyer explains how classical musicians can bridge the gap between virtuosity and branding. He discusses "message mining" fan comments, using Meta ads to build email lists, and why live-streaming is the ultimate tool for humanizing the "mysterious" artist. ✨ Connect with Dustin Boyer: Instagram – @dustintheindustryplant Website - https://www.industryplantmusic.com/ ✨ Explore The Fearless Mastermind: Website – thefearlessartistmastermind.com Instagram – @thefearlessartistmastermind 🎵 Intro, Outro music by Michelle Lynne 📌 Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

    55 min

  5. APR 10

    Three things I learned from my first Hyrox that I’m applying immediately to my performing career

    In this solo episode of the Fearless Artist Podcast, Classical:NEXT speaker Michelle Lynne reflects on perfectionism, growth, and confidence while preparing for a busy week in Budapest. Balancing performances, speaking engagements, and practice, she opens up about the tendency to delay action in pursuit of “perfect” output—and instead embraces showing up imperfectly. She shares insights from training for a challenging Hyrox fitness race, drawing parallels to a musician’s journey. Her key lessons include shifting identity from self-doubt to confidence, using visualization to prepare effectively, and trusting the process even when outcomes feel uncertain. Michelle emphasizes how language and mindset—such as reframing “I’m nervous” into “I’m excited”—can dramatically impact performance. The episode also highlights her work with the Fast Forward community, which addresses common struggles among musicians: isolation, scarcity mindset, and lack of accountability. Through shared experiences, goal-setting, and support, the community helps artists expand their vision and take consistent action. Ultimately, Michelle encourages listeners to stop waiting for perfect conditions, step into confidence, and take action—even in the middle of uncertainty. ✨ Explore The Fearless Mastermind: Website – thefearlessartistmastermind.com Instagram – @thefearlessartistmastermind 🎵 Intro, Outro music by Michelle Lynne 📌 Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

    29 min
  6. How Musicians Can Improve Sleep, Nutrition, and Performance with Jeremy Grant

    APR 3

    How Musicians Can Improve Sleep, Nutrition, and Performance with Jeremy Grant

    Jeremy Grant joins Michelle Lynne to share how his platform, Backstage Wellness, helps musicians build healthier, more sustainable lives. A professional trombonist since 1992 and a former member of the U.S. Air Force Band for 20 years, Jeremy explains how mandatory fitness testing first made him notice the connection between physical health and musical performance. Better sleep, nutrition, exercise, and recovery all made playing feel easier, which eventually led him to become a certified health coach, personal trainer, and nutrition coach. Throughout the conversation, Jeremy emphasizes a realistic, individualized approach rather than a rigid, one-size-fits-all system. He works with musicians to identify their biggest obstacles, often lack of time, stress, poor sleep, or uncertainty about where to begin, and helps them build sustainable habits from the smallest possible step. He highlights movement as an easy starting point, while also stressing the importance of sleep, recovery, and stress management techniques like box breathing. For touring artists especially, he advocates balance over perfection, encouraging better choices when possible and grace when circumstances are less than ideal. His message is simple and encouraging: start where you are, do what you can today, and build from there. ✨ Connect with Jeremy Grant: Instagram - @healthwithjeremy Website - backstagewellness.com ✨ Explore The Fearless Mastermind: Website – thefearlessartistmastermind.com Instagram – @thefearlessartistmastermind 🎵 Intro, Outro music by Michelle Lynne 📌 Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

    48 min
  7. HOW TO MAKE 1 MILLION AS A MUSICIAN WITH PAUL THE TROMBONIST

    MAR 27

    HOW TO MAKE 1 MILLION AS A MUSICIAN WITH PAUL THE TROMBONIST

    Paul the Trombonist shares how he broke out of the traditional freelance model and built a thriving online education business for musicians. Starting with YouTube trombone tutorials and a free album giveaway, he unintentionally built an email list that became the foundation of his business. When he later emailed that audience about a trombone method book, he earned several thousand dollars and realized the true power of direct audience connection. From there, he expanded into workshops, courses, webinars, and premium group programs for committed adult music students. Paul explains that he made his first million not through fame or a huge following, but by mastering conversations, offers, and paid advertising—converting roughly 1% of his leads into customers. He stresses that success comes from listening carefully to the market, refining offers based on feedback, and staying consistent through setbacks. His message is encouraging: musicians do not have to stay trapped in burnout and scarcity, but can build profitable businesses while continuing to make music. ✨ Connect with Paul Nowell: Instagram - @paulthetrombonist Website - paulthetrombonist.com ✨ Explore The Fearless Mastermind: Website – thefearlessartistmastermind.com Instagram – @thefearlessartistmastermind 🎵 Intro, Outro music by Michelle Lynne 📌 Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

    45 min
  8. How to get more orchestra gigs with a brand new platform called Subpool

    MAR 20

    How to get more orchestra gigs with a brand new platform called Subpool

    In this episode of The Fearless Artist Podcast, Michelle Lynne talks with Thomas Zera, double bassist of the Utah Symphony and founder of The Subpool, a platform created to connect freelance musicians with orchestras seeking substitute players. Thomas shares how his idea grew out of years of performing, freelancing, and traveling to play with different orchestras. During a sabbatical, he noticed how much access to work depended on who you already knew, and he saw a need for a broader, more musician-friendly system. The Subpool allows musicians to create free profiles, list their experience, select where they are willing to travel, and be found by personnel managers looking for short-term hires. Thomas explains that many orchestras already have substitute lists, but those lists often run dry, especially when managers need someone quickly. His goal was to build a tool that supports both managers and musicians while giving freelancers more visibility, flexibility, and direct communication. Michelle and Thomas also discuss the future of the platform, including stronger digital profiles, community-building features, and additional support for freelance musicians. Overall, the episode highlights entrepreneurship, innovation, and the importance of creating practical resources that help musicians build sustainable and connected careers. ✨ Connect with Thomas Zera: The Sub Pool – https://thesubpool.com ✨ Explore The Fearless Mastermind: Website – thefearlessartistmastermind.com Instagram – @thefearlessartistmastermind 🎵 Intro, Outro music by Michelle Lynne 📌 Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

    45 min
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Welcome to The Fearless Artist Podcast where we empower classical musicians to build their own thriving careers. In each episode, we will explore the intersection of artistry and entrepreneurship, teaching you the Fearless Mindset with practical steps and strategies to build a sustainable career. https://podcast.thefearlessartistmastermind.com/

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  • Creator
    Michelle Lynne
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Michelle Lynne, Deanna Petre | produced by phMediaStudio, LLC
  • Show Website
    The Fearless Artist Podcast

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