Gabrielle HassSep 9, 20173 minHow to Handle Being Sick During SchoolIf there is one thing I excel at, it’s doing my schoolwork even when I’m sick as a dog. This is because I have the immune system of an in...
Gabrielle HassJul 14, 20173 minHow to Boost Self-Confidenceproanotherworkgress asked: How do you work on having more self-confidence in yourself as a musician and in your work? Basically how do yo...
Gabrielle HassJun 27, 20172 min5 Ways to Feel Better in 5 MinutesI know at least one person who has lost all motivation because summer has begun. There’s something about not being in a regular, structur...
Gabrielle HassFeb 20, 20174 minStress and How To DealStress is a given in college. At some point in your college career, you are going to look at your responsibilities and the amount of time...
Gabrielle HassFeb 12, 20176 minBattling InsecurityThe biggest demon of most musicians is a feeling of insecurity. It’s the creeping (or blatant) suspicion that you are literally the worst...
Gabrielle HassOct 28, 20162 minThe Importance of the Brain VacationSo yesterday, I bought a fish tank. I probably should not have, because it ate up all my free time yesterday, and it was expensive, and i...
Gabrielle HassOct 11, 20162 minFour Healthy Meals from the CafeteriaIt’s like a fact of life that no matter how good your school’s dining halls are, you will hate them by the second month of your freshman ...
Gabrielle HassSep 27, 20163 minYou Are ValidMusic is one of the toughest majors out there. Not just because of the classwork – although I can tell you, that part is tough too. No, i...
Gabrielle HassSep 10, 20163 minSelf-Care for MusiciansDID YOU KNOW: Being a music major is widely considered highly stressful. A friend of mine made a joke the other day about how she is alwa...
Gabrielle HassAug 12, 20163 min4 Reasons to Stick with MusicI will be completely honest here: one of the strangest but most predictable events of my musical school year is the annual Fleeing of the...
Gabrielle HassJun 27, 20163 minHow to Handle Failing an AuditionIf you are, were, are going to be, or even considered being a music major in college, then you know the fear of Not Getting In. (Heck, in...
Gabrielle HassJun 23, 20164 minBest Jobs for College MusiciansIt turns out that being a music major doesn’t always result in lots of income, you know? Especially not when you’re still in school. So i...
Gabrielle HassJun 4, 20164 minHow to Handle Impostor Syndrome“I’m not as good as my classmates.” “I have no talent.” “I don’t deserve this.” “I’m never going to succeed.” “If people knew how bad I r...
Gabrielle HassMay 18, 20164 minHow to Handle Self-DoubtIf there is ONE problem out there that every musician suffers from, regardless of age, skill level, profession, or whatever, it’s self-do...
Gabrielle HassMay 15, 20163 minMusical Burnout: How To Avoid ItFinals are basically over for most people, which means that burn-out may or may not be on your mind anymore. I know I feel amazing now th...
Gabrielle HassApr 26, 20163 minSelf Care Musts for MusiciansIt’s getting to be recital season, jury season, finals season. It’s getting to be near the end of the semester, when all those things tha...