Polyphonic’s OnCampus TV host Kelly Kasle interviewed classical pianist Jade Simmons at the 2012 Self Employment for the Arts Conference. They talk about what the next step is after college for a student looking to become a professional musician, and Jade gave us her best advice from her own experiences.

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• How did you learn your entrepreneurial skills? [0:23]
• Making a Career [1:07]
• Music Colleges teaching students Business Skills [2:01]
• Choosing a Path [2:42]
• Balancing Business and Performing [3:29]
• “Don’t wait around to be discovered, discover yourself.” [4:42]
• Outreach Programs [6:12]
• Mixing New with Old [8:43]
• Finding Your Audience [10:53]
• The Fashion Piece [12:32]
• Be Your Own Boss [14:48]