Clarinet
Ixi Chen plays clarinet in the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, teaches at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and is Founder & Managing Artistic Director of chamber ensemble, CONCERTNOVA.
THE THRIVE MEMBERSHIP
A membership community for musicians looking to build a thriving life and career
ENROLL!Creating a life as a musician can seem like a game of two-steps forward one-step back.
Some days it may feel impossible to know the best way to practice, let alone see a path forward to making money and a life doing what you love. We're told by conservatories and music schools that we must practice long hours, and go the traditional route of solo, orchestral or an academic route.
At Music360 we believe It's time to change that narrative and zoom out to see the million ways you can craft a uniquely successful career in music. And not only zoom out to connect deeply to the truest version of ourselves, but to create the career we desire without sacrificing our well-being.
The Thrive Membership is a space where you can uncover, develop and leverage your skill sets to create a fulfilling and income-generating life in music. The community is dedicated to bringing you resources to best guide you to develop your practice, performance, business skills, soft skills, prioritizing health and wellness along the way.
Community is key!
The membership is a space to generate this life and to get answers to your questions. You will address all the layers of WHO YOU ARE.
ENROLL NOW!HOW THRIVE WORKS
The membership is the fastest way for you to elevate and take impactful action toward your career. You can join at monthly or annual tiers, with or without 1:1 coaching.
Seminars, workshops and free classes all feed into the Thrive membership, without the luxury of unlimited access to classes, replays, and the vast library of video lessons.
THE THRIVE CURRICULUM
Part 1: Monthly focus points structure the curriculum, igniting action on the layers of you as a musician
Practice skills -
how to design practice sessions and practice habits for remarkable results. Learn about practice techniques, hear from practice gurus, amp up your ability to be consistent and joyful in the practice room, and work on crossing the bridge between practice to performance.
How to build your portfolio,
whether it's a website, resume, cover letter, social media presence, or anything else that shows the world who you are!
Creating a mindset shift
to your mindset into one of possibility and learn how to become more resilient, manage your time & energy, and give you the power to face the challenges
Deep work on your goal: auditions, interviews or ideas
and basic preparation for the inevitable job evaluation
Business & career skills
you need to Thrive. Think grant writing, marketing, starting a business, audience development and more.
A foundation of wellness
through breath & body, so you can play with more ease and release your expressive potential. You'll also learn tools to stay well in mind and body.
Live classes led by the worlds' leading music, career and wellness experts, combine with weekly written lessons, resources and actions.
Part 2: The community includes incredible library of resources:
- Monthly live workshops, masterclasses & conversations with the finest musicians and experts we can find and replays for when you can't attend live
- Access to 100+ videos in our video library of past events, video lessons and PDF resources
- Hundreds of pages of PDF resources including trackers, templates, worksheets and more
- Access to a community of like-minded musicians and the opportunity for 1:1 coaching to help with anything from building a practice routine to setting up a digital storefront
LIVE WORKSHOPS, MASTERCLASSES & CONVERSATIONS
SEMINARS WITH PDF RESOURCES, TRACKERS & MORE
VIDEO LIBRARY WITH LESSONS & REPLAYS
COMMUNITY & COACHING
14-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
If you aren’t completely satisfied with THRIVE, let us know within the first 14-days for a full refund. No questions asked.
HOW IT WORKS:
- Enroll in Thrive and get immediate access to our online platform where you can begin digging into the video library and resources
- Start getting emails from us with lessons and action items
- Get Zoom links to all the upcoming events so you can join live, or, rewatch later
THRIVE IS FOR YOU IF:
- You're in school and ready to build a more holistic skill set & get access to a wide-range of resources
- You're a pre-professional and looking to build your career, wellness and life as a musician
- You're a professional musician or teacher working in the field and want support and resources to keep developing your career while getting access to new resources and wisdom
- You're a lifelong learner and are interested in cool stuff, love music, and want to join in the fun!
START THRIVING TODAY!
Your Membership Options:
Monthly Membership
$49/month
- All seminars, workshops & classes
- Access to our video library with 100+ replays, conversations and video lessons
- Library of PDF downloads
- Access to our digital platform
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Annual Membership
$499/year
- All seminars, workshops & classes
- Access to our video library with 100+ replays, conversations and video lessons
- Library of PDF downloads
- Access to our digital platform
Monthly Membership + Coaching
$149/month
- Everything in the membership
- One 1:1 60-min coaching session each month with a Thrive host
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Annual Membership + Coaching
$1499/year
- Everything in the membership
- One 1:1 60-min coaching session each month with a Thrive host
We believe
a career in music is not an unstable path where the odds are stacked against you, but instead it is a rich and incredible opportunity to share your skills & talents with the world in creative ways.
WHAT THRIVE MEMBERS ARE SAYING
Thrive has given me a new skill set under my belt right after graduating college. I’ve implemented techniques from Thrive into my everyday routine, and I’ve had a lot more success with competitions and auditions!
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Chanse M.Thrive member
The support, inspiration and guidance I’ve received from Thrive this year have helped me find a lot more joy and confidence in my playing and in my various roles in my local music ecosystem. I’m so glad I joined!
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Susan D.Thrive member
Just dropping a line to let you know how much I am enjoying the Thrive membership. I have found my groove where I can listen to the classes while I am driving in the car AND IT IS AMAZING! I'm catching up on topics I missed, finding ten minute sessions (like the clearing brain meditation exercise) that fit into ten minutes before the end of my planning so I can start class like Mary Poppins, and it's all so great. Just saying, THANKS SO MUCH!
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Michelle G.Thrive member
SOME OF OUR PAST EVENTS
We've had 150+ events in Thrive aiming to bring in a DIVERSE variety of experts and the most inspiring high-performing musicians out there. The lineup rotates and cycles, giving members a space to explore, experiment and evolve!
Captivating Your Audiencewith Sasha Olinick, Actor
Kinesthetic Learningwith Rosemary Engelstad, Body Mapping Teacher
Writing tips for Musicianswith Leyla Shokoohe, Copywriter
Optimizing Your Practicewith Dr. Christine Carter, Performance Psychology Researcher
Achieving Expressivity and Range through Vocalismwith Ana Maria Martinez, Rice University
Mindfulness for Musicianswith Stacy Sims, Mindfulness Coach
A Conversation with Anthony McGill,NY Philharmonic
How to Warm Upwith Kim Cole Luevano, University of North Texas
Exploring Extended Techniqueswith Eric Mandat, American composer
On Expressionwith Afendi Yusuf and Rob Walters, Cleveland Orchestra
Masterclass with Richard Aaron, Juilliard/University of Michigan
Masterclass with Blaise Dejardin, Boston Symphony
From left to right (or up to down if you're on mobile)!
Plus all these people... 👇 (And that's still not all!)
Video library examples!
Enjoy 50+ current lessons and new mini-lessons on overcoming procrastination to practice hacks are delivered each month! Categories are: Conversations, Heart Wellness, Mind Wellness, Body Wellness, Business, Career
WHY JOIN THRIVE?
You need to feel confident and empowered to take your next steps towards success–whatever that means for you. Spoiler alert: that means working on your musicianship with amazing artists while also developing skills like self regulation, how to be patient, how to build a website, and of course, how to step on stage with courage. That's what we do in Thrive.
I'm ready to join!INTRODUCING YOUR THRIVE HOSTS!
Hi! We are Ixi, Ted and Nick! We've got a diverse set of experiences under our belts and want to share them with you. As your Thrive hosts, we curate your content and find incredible guests and topics that we know will offer you important learning. We look out for trends and things we think you need to know and then bring them to you!
Cello
Nick Photinos is a multi-Grammy Award-winning cellist, professor of chamber music at CCM, a founding member of Eighth Blackbird, and has collaborated and toured with an astounding array of artists.
Cello
Ted Nelson was a cellist in the Cincinnati Symphony for 20 years and is now VP of Artistic Planning and Operations at the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance.
We're excited to share our combined experience of performance, recording, management, production fundraising, finance and entrepreneurship so you can realize your dreams!
THRIVE began in October of 2020 and has helped hundreds of students gain the confidence and skills they need to make strides in their playing and career. We've got big hearts and believe there is space for everyone in classical music, but you may need some help! We're ready to give it to you.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Musicians are entrepreneurs
- Are you financially literate and do you approach your career with an abundance mindset?
- The days of having just one job are mostly over, but that doesn't mean a career in music isn't viable. You must explore your unique skill sets that can contribute to the world (and your pocket)!
- There's a GAP in music school education. Traditional music school doesn't prepare you for the real world! You have develop a set of professional skills beyond your playing.
Embracing an outside perspective can give you great insight into your work
- From authors to athletes, there are a lot of experts out there with a lot to teach you about how to be a better human and artist.
- Having a diverse, varied approach can give you rich layers of musicianship and artistry - as well as connect you to project, collaboration and job opportunities.
Wellness lies at the heart of everything you do as a musician
- What makes a strong, healthy mind is different for all of us, but it is just as important to dive into these things as scales and excerpts. This includes understanding how you learn and how to maximize your focus.
- How your body feels has SO much to do with how you play. Remember, you are a musician-athlete!
- Your playing is a reflection of who you are. Being emotionally well and heart-centered can make a dramatic difference in not only your expressive capabilities but in your whole life.
Are my results guaranteed?
Like anything in life, you will get out of THRIVE what you put into it. While we do offer a 14-day money-back guarantee, the results you get are up to you. We can promise that if you commit to the process and put in the work, you will see results.
What happens when I join?
You will be brought to a thank you page where you'll give us some information, request to be in our Facebook group and get confetti thrown at you! We will be in touch via email where you'll get sign in information and immediate access to our online platform where you can start watching videos and downloading resources!
I'm already in school, why do I need this?
The main reason we started THRIVE is because we know that the training our amazing schools give isn't enough. And, as private teachers, we simply don't have the time to cover it all - career skills, mindset, performance anxiety - the number of topics that get pushed to the side in school are numerous. That's why we're covering them here.
How long can I access the material?
As long as you're a member, you will be able to rewatch most videos forever. On rare occasion, a guest will limit the time their video can be viewed. PDFs you've downloaded are yours to keep. While we restrict videos from being downloaded, any notes you take are also yours forever!
Do I get to play in masterclass?
Absolutely! If you're a clarinetist or cellist, there is at least one opportunity per month to play. You sign up each month and we offer spots on a first-come first-served basis, and also spread the love to those that haven't yet played.
Can I cancel at any time?
Even though we will be sad to see you go, of course you can cancel at any time. However, know that if you've signed up for a 4-month or annual membership, you will not be refunded for the remaining time on your membership when you cancel–you simply won't be charged again.
Can I talk to one of you? I'm just not sure.
Interested by just not sure? Email us! info@music-threesixty.com. We're happy to jump on a call.
How long are the videos?
The video lessons are around 10-20 minutes! The conversations are ~30-60 minutes. The masterclasses and workshops are ~60-120 minutes!
How many videos are in the library?
In our video lesson library we have over 60 videos covering everything from clarinet and cello technique to practice design to meditations and lessons on how to build a website!
I don't think I have time.
One of the reasons we started THRIVE is because we want to help you with your time! Where there is a will, there's a way.
