The Artist’s Guide to Growth

 

​For over 25 years, Emmy® Award-winning composer and coach Michael Whalen has helped hundreds of artists, students and seminar attendees find clarity, direction, and sustainable success. As a professor, seminar leader, and creative coach, his approach is built on three simple—but powerful—principles:

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• Deep Listening – Hearing what’s said and what isn’t.

• Straight Communication – Honest, direct, and actionable feedback.
• New Actions = New Results – Real transformation only happens when you do things differently.

 

In both music and coaching, success begins with communication. That’s why Michael starts every artist relationship with one essential question:

“What is your definition of success?”

This single inquiry cuts through the noise, exposes roadblocks, aligns expectations, and unlocks the path to meaningful growth.

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Grounded in truth, integrity, and strategic clarity, Michael’s coaching empowers artists to build momentum, stay consistent, and execute a growth plan that lasts. Because in this business, one thing is certain: clarity and commitment change everything.