Astrid Baumgardner - Coaching + Training / Inspiring Change Empowering...

I am thrilled to be included in iCadenza’s most recent Creative Careers Podcast.
In the Podcast, you will learn about my career path from law to career coaching and music entrepreneurship.  I also discuss my method of coaching wherby I help students and clients discover their values, strengths and passions and learn how to put the...

Recently, I conducted a leadership training at Ensemble Connect, the wonderful fellowship program at Carnegie Hall that prepares young professional classical musicians for careers that combine excellence in performing with teaching, community advocacy...

View of Sterling Memorial Library at Yale. Photo Credit: Michael Marsland
In my last post, I introduced the four-step process for applying for a college teaching job according to Yale percussionist Professor Robert Van Sice and covered how to find a college job posting and create great materials....

View of Sterling Memorial Library Photo credit: Michael Marsland
Can recent music graduates realistically aspire to teaching at the college level?
College teaching is an aspiration of many music students. While these jobs, especially tenure-track positions, may seem out of reach, it is still possible for recent graduates with masters degrees to compete successfully for these jobs. Recently, Professor...