What I Do Career Advancement Workshops
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Start advancing your career before you graduate in order to launch your career the day after you graduate.

 
 
 

I present “Career Advancement” workshops to advanced music students and performers on the cusp of major careers. My presentation offers them a structure and strategies they can use to achieve their artistic calling.  I come at this from 30 plus years of radio experience where I determined whose music was heard, and who got the interview before national audiences.  

 
 

Here’s a brief summary of what I cover in these workshops.

a) How to connect with the media and other influencers.

b) How can I create awareness and stand out?

c) Is your bio an impressive fact sheet or a compelling and memorable story?

d) Almost no one reads press releases anymore: now what?

e) How to get and crush the interview – and what you should never do at the beginning of an interview.

f) If Gustavo Dudamel, Jennifer Higdon, or Joshua Bell were behind you in line at Starbucks, what would you tell them, and what should you never ask them?

 

It’s crowded out there, especially in our current hyperactive media environment, where everyone is clamoring for attention. My expertise is showing artists how to stand out and stand apart from the rest.

Previous and future workshop presentations include the Curtis Institute of Music, The Sphinx Organization, Universal Classical, The Eastman School of Music, Young Concert Artists (twice), The Manhattan School of Music, Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music, The Manhattan School of music, the Akropolis Reed Quintet Mastermind Series (twice), Classical:NEXT and the Strathmore Artist in Residence Program (ongoing).

Workshop sessions range from 1 – 2 hours depending on class size and the priorities of the host institution.  I also work one-on-one. Everyone who attends receives a complimentary one-on-one 30-minute session within one year of the session.

I also work one-on-one with artists and composers whose career has “officially” begun, with the same goals of standing out, standing apart and making effective connections to the media and all influencers. 

I am happy to provide you additional details. 

Please send me a note at davidmsrebnik@gmail.com.

 ENDORSEMENTS

“David is a wonderful presenter — engaging, supremely articulate, and in total command of an important set of tools. His ability to listen, to communicate the ins and outs of writing and speaking about oneself, and to help others hone their ideas is nothing short of virtuosic.”
— NICK DIBERARDINO, COMPOSITION COORDINATOR AT CURTIS INSTITUTE OF MUSIC
“Witnessing the insightful, patient coaching David gave to participants in the Classical: NEXT “Encore” Academy clearly demonstrated how helpful he can be to those who seek guidance, as well as how necessary his “unique story/personal approach” is for artists, managers, agents and the industry overall.”
— JENNIFER DAUTERMANN, CLASSICAL: NEXT DIRECTOR
“David has proven to be a most beneficial asset to the professional development seminars that are provided to the Artists in Residence Program at the Music Center at Strathmore. His input on interview techniques, re-writing artist bios, and his generosity of spirit with sharing his time above and beyond the seminar are truly exceptional.”
— BETTY SCOTT, DIRECTOR OF STRATHMORE’S ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM
“I really enjoyed David’s general vibe and way of approaching what can feel like very personal and vulnerable material. I feel I learned a lot not only from his background/approach/stories but from the great questions he asked us based on what we shared about ourselves. Really got my brain moving and honestly the only thing I would change is to have the opportunity to meet with him again, maybe after having had time to digest what he told us and re-write our statements/bios.”
— FROM THE STRATHMORE ARTIST IN RESIDENTS POST PRESENTATION SURVEY
“I think that the seminar with David Srebnik was fantastic. He was a master presenter and was able to smoothly deliver valuable information in a small time slot. He was also easy to interact with. I enjoy his immediate guidance to help us best deliver our artist statement and to push us to think further. I also felt that we had enough interactive moments where this seminar was more of a dialogue than anything else.”
— FROM THE STRATHMORE ARTIST IN RESIDENTS POST PRESENTATION SURVEY
“David presented at our inaugural Akropolis Mastermind, a weeklong workshop for 10 emerging musical artists. He provided critical guidance regarding media relations, artistic identity, and authenticity. Several program participants were inspired to seek additional sessions with David outside the Mastermind, and many indicated that his session was among the most important moments for them throughout the entire week. David was well-prepared, diligent about providing an experience unique and specific to the Mastermind, and his interactions with participants were thoughtful and positive.””
— KARI LANDRY AND MATT LANDRY, FOUNDER-DIRECTORS OF THE AKROPOLIS REED QUINTET HTTPS://AKROPOLISQUINTET.ORG/
“David’s guidance and expertise has been extremely valuable to our ensemble. Thoughtful, knowledgeable, and supportive, he has encouraged us to present ourselves in a meaningful and personal way in order to more clearly reflect our artistic identity. His passion for the arts, coupled with his vast experience in the field, makes him a valuable resource for any artist looking to connect more effectively and meaningfully with their audiences.”
— KLEINE KAMMERMUSIK
“We met David at a time when our ensemble lacked direction. His to-the-point feedback based on a wealth of industry knowledge led us to a clearer mission and an online presence that actually shows who we are, all with a few laughs along the way. Any artist feeling “stuck” should make David their first call.”
— ARUNA QUARTET
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