12Petals
Fireside Chat
To share openly about untold and vulnerable stories with our global network of established individuals in the music, arts, and education industries.
Fireside Chat is free for the public to access. Speakers are 12Petals Core + Guest Mentors from the Pedagogy, Performance, and Essentials disciplines!
*Recordings will be made available on the 12Petals YouTube channel after the sessions
*All Fireside Chat speakers and contents are subjected to changes
Past Fireside Chat [2022]
January 12th, 10.30AM EST | January 12th, 11.30PM Singapore
Life post graduation
Exploring questions like:
• Applying for artist visas
• Adjusting to a new environment
• What are some of the things that you wished you've known earlier?
Speakers
Lisa McCaroll
Mauricio Oliveros
Kett Chuan Lee
Facilitator:
Justin Kim
January 25th, 10PM EST | January 26th, 11AM Singapore
You don’t have to be…
Exploring questions like:
How do you retain your self identity in this ever changing world?
I have a music degree, now what?
Breaking stereotypes of your pathways as a musician
Speakers:
Chloe Fedor
Miki Yamanaka
Nicole Duffell
Facilitator:
Christina Zhou
February 8th, 10PM EST | February 9th, 11AM Singapore
How do you prepare for an audition or interview?
Exploring questions like:
How have we adapted through our current situation?
What is the best piece of advice you've gotten with regards to dealing with jitters before an important audition?
Which audition was the most nerve-wrecking for you and how did that go?
Speakers:
Warren Hagerty
Kyle Sanborn
Facilitator:
Christina Zhou
February 22nd, 10.30AM EST | February 22nd, 11.30PM Singapore
Navigating through your voice
Exploring questions like:
How has your journey been since graduating from school?
What’s the best advice you can give for aspiring young musicians?
What are some of the pitfalls to avoid in this ever-changing environment?
Speakers:
Tamar Greene
Facilitator:
Justin Kim
March 8th, 10PM EST | March 9th, 11AM Singapore
Losing your voice and craft
Exploring questions like:
How did you bounce back after losing your ability to play?
What are some things that you wish you knew earlier before the incident?
What has changed for you since the incident?
Speakers:
Carl Lundgren
Facilitator:
Justin Kim
March 22nd, 10PM EST | March 23rd, 10AM Singapore
Finding your niche
Exploring questions like:
What was the experience like when things clicked for you on finding that niche?
How would you advise a 10 year old, a 20 year old, a 30 year old on finding their niche?
How do you balance profitability of your niche with reality?
Speakers:
Duane Padilla
Facilitator:
Justin Kim
April 12th, 10PM EST | April 13th, 10AM Singapore
Performing & Administrating
Exploring questions like:
Two separate realms of being a performer and a worker in the arts administration field
What are some of the most important skillsets you've learned through administrative work?
Pros and cons of being a Freelancer Vs. Working for an organization
Speakers:
Gabriel Lee
Facilitator:
Christina Zhou
April 26th, 10PM EST | April 27th, 10AM Singapore
Social Media
Exploring questions like:
How do you manage the pros and cons of social media?
The battle against algorithm and self-worth
What is true to yourself and your craft?
Speakers:
Wei Lung Wong
Facilitator:
Justin Kim
May 10th, 10PM EST | May 11th, 10AM Singapore
The Value & Survival of a freelance music career
Exploring questions like:
How to create work opportunities for yourself as a freelancer
Why having a portfolio career is vital
How do you let go of the fear of uncertainty?
Speakers:
William Day
Facilitator:
Justin Kim
May 24th, 10PM EST | May 25th, 10AM Singapore
Bouncing back from failures
Exploring questions like:
Failing your auditions/ interviews
Dealing with burnouts
How do we embrace the imperfect?
Speakers:
Facilitator:
June 7th, 10PM EST | June 8th, 10AM Singapore
Commissioning & Creating
Exploring questions like:
What are some of the toughest experiences you've had on creating a project?
What is the the work that you do now and how has it shaped you as a person, musician, artist?
What are the deciding factors for you when taking on a commissioned work?
Speakers:
Facilitator:
Christina Zhou
June 21st, 10PM EST | June 22nd, 10AM Singapore
Pivot or Persevere
How do you know when to take the leap in pivoting?
What advice would you give to a 20 year old, 30 year old or 40 year old if they are facing these situations?
How do you deal with and navigate through ambivalence?
Speakers:
Facilitator:
Justin Kim
*Recordings will be made available on the 12Petals YouTube channel after the sessions
*All Fireside Chat speakers and contents are subjected to changes
1:1 Mentorship Program exclusive:
Free access to Workshop by Core/Guest mentors and Guest Artist Interviews