BONUS EPISODE: crowdfunding! crowdfunding! crowdfunding! 3 things you really need to know. Did you miss me? I certainly missed you and since crowdfunding is like therapy, I decided to share with you some of my insider tips. What am I crowdfundi

EPISODE 25 (season finale): life is all about new challenges

Apr 29th, 2018 13m 11s

Episode #25 Season Finale - Life is all about new challenges!It´s season finale, dear listener! What a ride! I´ve learned a lot during those 25 wonderful weeks. and really opened my heart so, chances are, I´ve touched your heart, as well. Now i

EPISODE 24: what does your career look like: a marathon or a sprint?

Apr 22nd, 2018 7m 54s

EPISODE #24 what does your career look like: a marathon or a sprint? So things are not going the way you expect, hu? And you think you are all alone, right? Good news: you´re not! We´re all in the same boat, so let´s have fun by sailing, capisc

EPISODE 23: searching for the perfect setlist

Apr 15th, 2018 11m 1s

EPSIODE #23 : searching for the perfect setlist. You got the gig, you´ve found some cool cats to play with and you´re happy, all right. Why wouldn´t you? Now you just have to send the musicians the setlist. Easy, since it´s just a detail and an

EPISODE 22: it´s all about self-esteem and organization

Apr 9th, 2018 13m 54s

Episode #22: it´s all about self-esteem and organizationOr is it? Yes, it is, trust me on that. Now tell me: which role are you playing in this game? Self-sabotage master? Boycott expert? No, no and no! Keep your head up and don´t let anyone r

EPISODE 21: easter eggs - do you really need them? how to find it out in 3 simple steps

Apr 2nd, 2018 10m 59s

EPISODE #21 Easter eggs - do you really need them? how to find it out in 3 simple steps!Tired of those 5 steps guides? Stick to your 3 steps plan! Learn how to avoid the temptation of writing songs in codes nobody is able to crack! Now repeat a

EPISODE 20: the fine art of pricing art

Mar 26th, 2018 8m 16s

EPISODE #20 (Yeahay): the fine art of pricing art. Do you have problems pricing your work, let´s say, an album, a gig, a single? I do! How to put a price tag on your inspiration? Can you translate art into numbers and still remain faithful to y

EPISODE 19: learning to be my own muse

Mar 19th, 2018 12m 8s

EPISODE #19: learning to be my own muse. Have you ever had that Lisa Simpson-esque feeling of not being part of your own life or at least not playing the leading role in it? Sounds familiar? Then come along with me on this exciting journey to t

EPISODE 18: chop wood, carry water - some drops of Buddhist enlightenment to indie artists

Mar 12th, 2018 10m 48s

EPISODE #18: chop wood, carry water - some drops of Buddhist enlightenment to indie artistsHave you ever thought about time and how it flies, while we are doing chores, wasting precious hours on a lot of little stuff that might be necessary, b

EPISODE 17: setting the stage (literally) on fire!

Mar 5th, 2018 14m 5s

EPISODE #17: setting the stage, literally, on fire! - a talk about the importance of rehearsal and how to control yourself during live performances. Do you know the situation? The gig was hard to get, the place is amazing, the first song goes s

EPISODE 16: let´s face it: once in a while you will have a nervous breakdown

Feb 26th, 2018 7m 57s

EPISODE #16 - let´s face it: once in a while you will have a nervous breakdown. That´s ok, we´ve all been to this foggy land. I am talking about that moment, when you inner voice says: "enough is enough". By the way, can you hear your inner voi

EPISODE 15: never try to be yourself

Feb 19th, 2018 10m 42s

Episode #15 never try to be yourself. Sounds crazy? Being yourself can be really hard, especially if you try it. Feeling comfortable on stage is not a magical power that some have and others don´t, but a mix of self-knowledge and training. You

EPISODE 14: sometimes it is really not about you - learning how to collaborate with other musicians

Feb 13th, 2018 12m 26s

EPISODE #14: sometimes it is really not about you - learning how to collaborate with other musicians. "Think outside the box!", they say. Ok, you would love to collab with musicians from outside your local scene, but you´re not really sure on h

EPISODE 13: how badly do you need a day off? - a talk about time management

Feb 5th, 2018 9m 52s

EPSIODE #13 - how badly do you need a day off? - a talk about time management Does your time schedule includes a "dolce far niente" moment? A time for cooling off, doing nothing at all. Sounds like sci-fi to you? Then you might not know it yet,

EPISODE 12: let´s get Wilde! - how Oscar Wilde´s quotes can help indie artists

Jan 29th, 2018 12m 40s

EPISODE #12 let´s get Wilde! - how Oscar Wilde´s quotes can help indie artists. Be sincere: how many times in your life you needed good advice coming from an experienced mentor? Indie artist? Then you definitely know what I mean. What do you th

EPISODE 11: when Chanel meets Piaf - a talk about personal branding

Jan 22nd, 2018 11m 30s

Episode #11:How much do you care about your personal branding in general? What about your stage presence, including your looks? Let me tell you what Gabrielle Chanel and Édith Piaf told me about the power of a little black dress on stage. Final

EPISODE 10: let the tune set the gender

Jan 15th, 2018 11m 35s

EPISODE #10: let the tune set the genderHurray! We made it, folks! 10 episodes! A milestone! Let's get philosophical and face big questions, starting with a gender related one: should the interpreter change the lyrics according to her/his gende

EPISODE 9: 5 simple steps to achieve your goals as an indie artist in 2018 - satisfaction guaranteed!

Jan 8th, 2018 12m 15s

Episode #9: if your New Year´s resolutions are already forgotten by January 7, then you might have not realized it yet, but you need my help, dear listener. Fear not, for my five steps will make 2018 a flawless year! Warning: you might fall my

EPISODE 8: new year´s resolutions: a talk about mindset

Jan 1st, 2018 11m 59s

Episode #8: New year´s resolutions: a talk about mindset. Happy New Year! New year, new life... or is it? How about your new year´s resolutions? What do you think about new year´s eve rituals? How do resolutions can help you as an indie artist?

EPISODE 7: what is your christmas story?

Dec 25th, 2017 10m 48s

Episode #7:It is Christmas time! Again. The shared moments, waiting for Santa, the smell of gift wrapping paper, oh those precious memories or... are they? What can we learn from this over-and-over repeated experience? I bet you all have a stor

EPISODE 6: my dad was born in the 19th century! - a true story

Dec 18th, 2017 8m 51s

Episode #6:My dad was born in the nineteenth century. No catch. True story, How would you like to have the weight of two centuries on your shoulders? How does our biography affects/reflects the work we do? Is time a prison or a high priced tuto

EPISODE 5: where does inspiration come from?

Dec 11th, 2017 9m 43s

Episode #5: Where does your inspiration come from? Do you need a muse to inspire you? Can you do the trick of turning daily experiences into pure gold? Let me tell me you about this subway story... Final treat: Pele Adentro (Geisa Fernandes). L

EPISODE 4: in mondrian´s mind

Dec 4th, 2017 11m 26s

A documentary on the Dutch painter Piet Mondrian (1872-1944) made me wonder: what is the price to pay for an ideal? Is it really all worthy it? Are you sure you are doing the right thing? An episode on how life is. Final treat; The Right Song

EPISODE 3: content, content, content - just one of those days that change your life

Nov 27th, 2017 13m 7s

Just one of those days.... that change your life! On how I got over 2000 new followers overnight, the importance of searching for excellence and how I got a really cool YouTube address. Final treat; Pelo Telefone (Donga, 1916), the first samba

EPISODE 2: to be young, gifted and... a woman

Nov 20th, 2017 11m 7s

Songs? Checked! Recording Studio? Checked? Musicians? Checked! You gotta it all, girl! Or... do you? Learning the ropes on how to deal with a team of is always hard and being the only woman in the room does not help at all. The first experience