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Everything you didn't learn in music school, but need to know, to thrive. 

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As a musician, you're not just learning your craft - you're becoming a whole artist. 

 

That means mastering your instrument, managing your brand, staying well, and building a career that lasts. It's a holistic exercise, and yes, it can be daunting.

Conservatories and music schools are wonderful for intensive immersion in technique, ensemble, theory, and history. But here's what they often miss: the practical skills you need to build a sustainable career. Communication, marketing, budgeting, networking, grant writing, wellness practices—all the things that turn your training into a thriving professional life.

That's why we created Music360: to help you fill in those gaps. Here, you'll find the insight, tools, and strategies to help you thrive artistically, financially, and personally.

 

Thrive Memberships give you ongoing access to expert workshops, masterclasses, and a growing video library—perfect if you want flexibility and community without deadlines or assessments. Explore at your own pace, drop in when you need support, and build skills as you go.

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Ready for something more structured?

Our Career Hub Professional Development Certificate Program offers a comprehensive curriculum with assessments, accountability, and completion certification. Many Thrive members transition into Career Hub when they're ready for deeper, structured work—and Career Hub graduates often continue with Thrive for ongoing learning and community.

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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. 

What You'll Get with Thrive


Live Workshops & Masterclasses
Join monthly sessions with world-class musicians, entrepreneurs, wellness experts, and career specialists. Ask questions, participate in real-time, or watch the replays later.

Ever-Growing Video Library
Access 100+ videos on everything from practice strategies to building your website, from mindfulness techniques to audition prep. New content added regularly.

PDF Resource Library
Download templates, worksheets, trackers, and guides you can use immediately—résumé templates, project planners, budgeting tools, and more.

Community Access (Pro tier)
Connect with fellow musicians navigating similar challenges. Share wins, ask questions, get feedback.

Monthly 1:1 Coaching (Pro tier)
Work directly with a Thrive host to tackle your specific challenges, get personalized guidance, and stay accountable to your goals. 

Thrive Membership Options

Not sure which is right for you? Take our quick quiz or schedule a call with us. 

 

How Thrive Works

1. Enroll and get immediate access to our digital platform, video library, and resource downloads

2. Join live events or watch replays on your schedule—workshops, masterclasses, and focused challenges throughout the year

3. Build skills at your own pace—no deadlines, no assessments, just ongoing learning and support when you need it

4. Level up when you're ready—transition into our Career Hub certificate program for structured curriculum and formal completion, or stay in Thrive for as long as you find it valuable

 

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Thrive Is For You If:

You're looking for ongoing learning, community, and flexibility without the structure of a formal program. You want access to expert guidance and practical tools you can explore at your own pace.

Thrive works beautifully if you:

  • Want to build professional skills alongside your current training or work
  • Need specific resources and workshops without committing to a full certificate program
  • Are exploring what's possible in your music career and want exposure to diverse paths and perspectives
  • Have completed our Career Hub program and want continued learning and community
  • Value lifelong learning and want to stay connected to fresh ideas and inspiring musicians

Looking for structured curriculum with assessments and completion certification? Check out our Career Hub Professional Development Certificate Program.

START THRIVING TODAY!

Your THRIVE GO Options: 

 
 
Monthly Membership

$49/m

 

â–ş 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/y

 

â–şAll 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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 Monthly Membership
+ Coaching

$149/m

Membership + 1:1 Coaching


 

â–ş Everything in the membership

â–ş One 1:1 60-min coaching session each month with a Thrive host

 

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Annual Membership
+ Coaching

$1499/y

Membership + 1:1 Coaching

 

â–ş Everything in the membership

â–ş One 1:1 60-min coaching session each month with a Thrive host

Purchase
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. 

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!

Chanse M.

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!

Susan D.

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!

Michelle G.

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. 

 

 

SOME OF OUR PAST EVENTS

 

We've hosted 150+ workshops and masterclasses bringing in diverse experts and inspiring high-performing musicians. The lineup rotates and evolves, giving members space to explore, experiment, and grow.

From left to right (or up to down if you're on mobile)! 

Captivating Your Audience with Sasha Olinick, Actor

Kinesthetic Learning with Rosemary Engelstad, Body Mapping Teacher

Writing tips for Musicians with Leyla Shokoohe, Copywriter

Optimizing Your Practice with Dr. Christine Carter, Performance Psychology Researcher

Achieving Expressivity and Range through Vocalism with Ana Maria Martinez, Rice University

Mindfulness for Musicians with Stacy Sims, Mindfulness Coach

A Conversation with Anthony McGill, NY Philharmonic

How to Warm Up with Kim Cole Luevano, University of North Texas

Exploring Extended Techniques with Eric Mandat, American composer

On Expression with Afendi Yusuf and Rob Walters, Cleveland Orchestra

Masterclass with Richard Aaron, Juilliard/University of Michigan

Masterclass with Blaise Dejardin, Boston Symphony

 

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 WE CREATED THRIVE

You need to feel confident and empowered to take your next steps toward success—whatever that means for you. That includes working on your musicianship with amazing artists while also developing essential skills like self-regulation, patience, website building, networking, and stepping on stage with courage.

We believe a career in music is not an unstable path where the odds are stacked against you. It's a rich and incredible opportunity to share your skills and talents with the world in creative ways. But you need more than just great technique to make it sustainable—and that's exactly what Thrive provides.

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!

Ted Nelson (right) 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. //  Ixi Chen (left) plays clarinet in the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, teaches at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and is Founder & Managing Artistic Director of chamber ensemble, CONCERTNOVA. //  Nick Photinos (middle) 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.

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. 

 

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.

Grab our 20+ page free professional development workbook for musicians, Spark Your Music Career!
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