The Elision Institute - Music career advice and workshops for music students and faculty

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A catalyst for evolution and growth in the training and support of musicians.

The Elision Institute’s mission comes to life in a variety of activities and formats including introductory workshops (1-2 hours), expanded seminars (1/2 day to two day), or semester-long courses.

Consulting is also available for individuals and groups and includes such options as one-on-one career coaching, curriculum writing and review, professional development, strategic planning, mentoring, individual learning plans (ILP) and portfolio development.

Want some personalized help in charting your future?
Individual Educational and Career Coaching/Advising

The Elision Institute offers personalized music career coaching and advising for students and professionals at all training and career stages. We can help you discover your own strengths and passions as you work toward creating a unique niche in the music world.

Wondering if you have what it takes to major in music? Struggling to find your niche(s) in the music world? Feeling burned out or ready for new challenges? Curious about your options? Ready to work on finding and honing your musical passions?

Email Janis Weller at jweller@elisioninstitute.org to arrange a free, no obligation phone consultation to check out how we might work together to help maximize your strengths.

Sample Workshop Topics for Students
Please contact us directly to discuss custom-designed options.

The Whole Musician: Journey to Authentic Vocation
Focusing on the individual musician and her/his role and opportunities in educational and musical organizations, this interactive introductory workshop introduces the Whole Musician model, the concept of Talent-Temperament-Personality, and a model for discovering authentic vocation in life.
The Starving Musician: Myth or Reality?
The possibilities and options for a career in music are amazingly broad, and few professional musicians confine their work to only one or two activities. Musicians often crave variety and flexibility, drawing on a wide range of talents and skills. Learn about musicians’ lifestyles, career choices, and necessary preparation. Includes lots of resources for further exploration.
What Makes a Musician? Many Paths, Many Destinations
An in-depth investigation of key elements that make us each unique as artists. Looking inward, exploring personal talents, temperament, and personality. Investigate ways to maximize your gifts and build on strengths while also respecting and nurturing the gifts of others.
The Artist as Teacher
Most performing musicians will teach in some capacity during their career, either in private lessons, school residencies, as Teaching Artists, in educational concerts, summer music camps or other venues. Learn the basic elements from which expert teaching grows: artistry—pedagogy—communication—business.
Performance Wellness
Overwhelming stress profoundly affects many musicians physically, mentally and musically. Performance Wellness training prepares musicians at every level to identify and manage stress for themselves. Highly useful techniques for teachers as well.
Learning Styles
Self-awareness also aids our understanding of others. Explore a number of different approaches to personality assessment and learning styles, useful techniques as we seek authentic vocation for ourselves and later, as we teach, counsel and work with others.

Sample Workshop Topics for Faculty
Please contact us directly to discuss custom-designed options.

The Whole Musician: Journey to Authentic Vocation
Focusing on the individual musician and her/his role and opportunities in educational and musical organizations, this interactive introductory workshop introduces the Whole Musician model, the concept of Talent-Temperament-Personality, and a model for discovering authentic vocation.
The Whole Musician in the Studio or Classroom:
Integrated Teaching and Learning
Embracing Whole Musician ideas and techniques does not necessarily require major curricular change. Learn transparent methods and models to help your students gain the self-knowledge that will allow them to integrate a Whole Musician approach to learning and life choices, taking personal responsibility for their own learning, growth and decision-making.
The 21st Century Musician: Artist/Teacher/Entrepreneur
How can schools and teachers better prepare students for the constantly evolving music field that awaits them? High level skills and artistry alone aren’t enough—professional success is often based equally on non-musical skills and savvy. Discover ways to help students balance the business of music and begin to think like entrepreneurs. Guide them in applying academics to real-world tasks while heightening their awareness of the exciting and ever-changing realities of the music world.
Roundtable: Innovation and Evolution in Collegiate Music Education
In a discussion or panel format, consider many issues affecting music teaching and the professional preparation of musicians on a broad scale. We will examine model programs and resources and consider short and long-term options relevant for your institution.
Performance Wellness
Overwhelming stress profoundly affects many musicians physically, mentally and musically. Performance Wellness training prepares musicians at every level to identify and manage stress for themselves. Highly useful techniques for teachers as well.