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THE GRITTY MUSICIAN | A Podcast for Musicians in Progress

My name is Bruce, and I am a university music educator. My journey towards a full-time career in music took many twists and turns – some so jarring that I wondered if I had what it took to survive the trip! What came out of these struggles was my grit. Why grit? Grit combines passion, ambition, toughness and strength of character. If you want a career in the arts, grit will be what separates you from the pack. Are you scared about where your career in the arts is headed? Do you wonder if you have what it takes to endure the journey? The Gritty Musician Podcast is here to help you!
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Mar 22, 2016

This week is sort of an "a la carte" show.  We start with some stats about you, the listener, followed by a brief discussion of research on the topic of grit, and then wrap with the beginnings of my own spring break and how I came up with this week's title.

Links from this week's show:

Grit Research Article by Emily Hanford: http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/tomorrows-college/grit/angela-duckworth-grit.html

University of Pennsylvania Grit Survey: https://sasupenn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_06f6QSOS2pZW9qR

Angela Duckworth's TED Talk on grit: https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_the_key_to_success_grit?language=en

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On the web: www.getsomegrit.com
Email: getsomegritpodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @getsomegrit
Facebook: www.facebook.com/getsomegrit

Voiceover intro by Joel Sharpton at www.joelsharpton.com

“Funkorama” and "Memory Lane" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) 
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Mar 13, 2016

Today's show is a somber one - one that I struggled through multiple attempts before finally completing.  I will not go into a lengthy description here, but fair warning - the topic is suicide, and this week I discuss my faith and quote multiple Bible verses. If that isn't your thing, please feel free to pass on this specific episode and catch up with me next week.

Links from the episode include the following:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Passage from Romans 8 from the New International Version (NIV) of the Holy Bible available for free at www.biblegateway.com

Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

More about the show:

On the web: www.getsomegrit.com
Email: getsomegritpodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @getsomegrit
Facebook: www.facebook.com/getsomegrit

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