web01.fireside.fm Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:29:56 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Studio Class - Episodes Tagged with “Achievement” https://studioclass.fireside.fm/tags/achievement Sun, 13 May 2018 07:00:00 -0500 Welcome to Studio Class – I'm Megan Ihnen, your friendly mezzo-soprano, teacher, writer, and arts entrepreneur. Together, we'll dive deep into the strategies and tactics of classical singing and composition. Think of me as your "diva sidekick", distilling essential insights in the realms of classical singing, opera, and new music. Whether it's dissecting the nuances of performance or uncovering the habits of successful creatives, we're here to streamline your path to excellence. In this podcast, we transcend the ordinary studio class experience, diving deep into the essential business elements that often get overlooked in the world of classical music. Megan's passion for empowering fellow musicians, both vocalists and composers, shines through, making Studio Class your go-to resource for achieving excellence in your artistic endeavors. Micro Action Monday episodes are short 'how-to' style guides offering actionable entrepreneurship information. For an in-depth look into the journeys of successful professionals, tune in to Masterclass episodes where working artists share how they created, maintain, and expand their careers in today's music industry. Whether you're a singer, composer, or someone curious about the intersection of tradition and innovation in the performing arts, Studio Class is here to guide you towards a sparkling and focused career. Don't miss the diva-approved wisdom that awaits you on Studio Class with Megan Ihnen. en-us episodic Megan Ihnen | The Sybaritic Singer Megan Ihnen | The Sybaritic Singer Welcome to Studio Class – I'm Megan Ihnen, your friendly mezzo-soprano, teacher, writer, and arts entrepreneur. Together, we'll dive deep into the strategies and tactics of classical singing and composition. Think of me as your "diva sidekick", distilling essential insights in the realms of classical singing, opera, and new music. Whether it's dissecting the nuances of performance or uncovering the habits of successful creatives, we're here to streamline your path to excellence. In this podcast, we transcend the ordinary studio class experience, diving deep into the essential business elements that often get overlooked in the world of classical music. Megan's passion for empowering fellow musicians, both vocalists and composers, shines through, making Studio Class your go-to resource for achieving excellence in your artistic endeavors. Micro Action Monday episodes are short 'how-to' style guides offering actionable entrepreneurship information. For an in-depth look into the journeys of successful professionals, tune in to Masterclass episodes where working artists share how they created, maintain, and expand their careers in today's music industry. Whether you're a singer, composer, or someone curious about the intersection of tradition and innovation in the performing arts, Studio Class is here to guide you towards a sparkling and focused career. Don't miss the diva-approved wisdom that awaits you on Studio Class with Megan Ihnen. no classical singing, opera, new music, music entrepreneurship, creative professional, performing arts Megan Ihnen | The Sybaritic Singer info@meganihnen.com Episode 20: Outcomes, Not (Mindless) Activities https://studioclass.fireside.fm/20 ed800de8-9f65-4e0d-8562-f09f32d016fc Sun, 13 May 2018 07:00:00 -0500 Megan Ihnen | The Sybaritic Singer full Megan Ihnen | The Sybaritic Singer "Performance begins with focusing on outcomes instead of activities. In my experience, most people do the reverse. They concentrate their efforts on the pursuit of activities instead of outcomes." Tired of the relentless busy-ness of being a musician? Let's re-focus on outcomes and avoid the temptation of mindless activity, divas, with the help of Douglas K. Smith's book "Make Success Measurable! A Mindbook-Workbook for Setting Goals and Taking Action." 47:59 no “Make Success Measurable enables you to avoid activity-based goals that can go on indefinitely, and articulate aggressive outcome-based goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.” “This is a how-to book, emphasizing outcomes as opposed to actions in setting goals.” Get the book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0471295590/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0471295590&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mezzoihnen-20&amp;linkId=d721816f55c5378cd4241b3a508de3e4">Make Success Measurable!: A Mindbook-Workbook for Setting Goals and Taking Action</a><img src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=mezzoihnen-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0471295590" width="1" height="1" alt=""> Haven't read "BURNOUT IS A B****. LET’S AVOID IT."? Check it out: https://nmbx.newmusicusa.org/burnout-is-a-b-lets-avoid-it/ Find me online: @mezzoihnen (http://www.twitter.com/mezzoihnen) The Sybaritic Singer (http://www.sybariticsinger.com) &amp; Blog (http://www.sybariticsinger.com/blog) “Make Success Measurable enables you to avoid activity-based goals that can go on indefinitely, and articulate aggressive outcome-based goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.” “This is a how-to book, emphasizing outcomes as opposed to actions in setting goals.”

Get the book: ```
Make Success Measurable!: A Mindbook-Workbook for Setting Goals and Taking Action


Haven't read "BURNOUT IS A B****. LET’S AVOID IT."? Check it out: https://nmbx.newmusicusa.org/burnout-is-a-b-lets-avoid-it/

Find me online:
[@mezzoihnen](http://www.twitter.com/mezzoihnen)
[The Sybaritic Singer](http://www.sybariticsinger.com) & [Blog](http://www.sybariticsinger.com/blog)
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Get the book: ```
Make Success Measurable!: A Mindbook-Workbook for Setting Goals and Taking Action


Haven't read "BURNOUT IS A B****. LET’S AVOID IT."? Check it out: https://nmbx.newmusicusa.org/burnout-is-a-b-lets-avoid-it/

Find me online:
[@mezzoihnen](http://www.twitter.com/mezzoihnen)
[The Sybaritic Singer](http://www.sybariticsinger.com) & [Blog](http://www.sybariticsinger.com/blog)
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