216: Music and Meaning with Jeeyoon Kim

Today's guest: Jeeyoon KimJeeyoon Kim still isn’t quite sure whether she chose the piano at the age of 4, or piano chose her, but the award-winning classical pianist and music educator has no regrets about following her passion and love for music. She’s been called a “force of nature” with “a wealth of talent” who’s built a connection with her audiences through conversation, converting younger listeners to the beauty she sees in classical music. Today, between performances at venues like Carnegie Hall, the Chamber Music Society in San Francisco, and the Stradivari Society in Chicago, Jeeyoon remains focused on finding new ways to connect with audiences and bring a fresh perspective to the magic of classical piano music. Now, she’s sharing the lessons and habits she’s cultivated in her life as a musician in her new book, “Whenever You’re Ready: How to Compose the Life of Your Dreams.” This book is about helping readers prepare themselves mentally, emotionally, and physically for their own performances. Whether they are hoping to land a job, practicing for a speech, training for a marathon, or trying to accomplish a goal, Jeeyoon’s book will offer them advice, encouragement, and practical exercises they can use to help them perform at their best and achieve their dreams.On this episode:Amber is joined by author and entrepreneur Daniel Blue for a discussion on the entrepreneurial spirit, goal setting, and deciding to do what you were meant to.Tweetable Quotes:"We get into survival mode. That became a realization for me when I would ask my clients to tell me their 5 year goals, and many said they hadn't thought past next week." -Amber Fuhriman"I don't remember if I chose the piano or it chose me, but I do remember a love for music from the beginning." -Jeeyoon Kim"My parent's entrepreneurial mindset helped me understand the business side of music." -Jeeyoon KimJeeyoon Kim:https://www.jeeyoonkim.comIf you are interested in connecting with Amber, send an email to [email protected] with other incredible people looking to break out of the corporate mindset by joining the More Than Corporate Facebook group: http://bit.ly/2MuWn53Schedule a connection call with Amber: https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.