Listen "Grit Over Grades: How Fine Arts Students Can’t Be Stopped"
Episode Synopsis
Fine arts students—this one’s for you. Whether you’re a theater kid, band kid, choir singer, orchestra musician, or show choir performer, this episode is packed with the motivation you need to crush this school year.We dive deep into the stories of artists and programs who prove that discipline, grit, and creativity matter more than grades alone:Yo-Yo Ma – mastery and service through music.Billie Eilish – bedroom recordings to GRAMMYs and Oscars.Beyoncé – record-breaking GRAMMY wins built on relentless rehearsal.Ben Platt – leaping into Broadway greatness with Dear Evan Hansen.Clinton Attaché & Carmel Ambassadors – show choir legends who built excellence through culture.Avon High School Marching Black & Gold – Hall of Fame leadership and national recognition built on consistency and grit.We also get real about the college trap: why chasing a degree isn’t the only way to succeed in the arts. With three bachelor’s degrees of my own that I barely use, I’ll tell you why certifications, real-world skills, and determination often carry more weight than a diploma. College can be powerful—but your path to success doesn’t have to start or end there.This is your reminder that you already have what it takes. Fine arts kids are leaders in academics, in life, and in culture. Now is the time to step up, show up, and prove that the arts—and the students who carry them—are unstoppable.#SoundstageEDU #FineArtsStrong #TheaterKids #BandLife #ChoirFam #OrchestraLife #ShowChoirNation #MarchingBandLife #AvonMarchingBlackAndGold #PerformanceGrit #BackToSchoolMotivation #ProtectTheArts #StudentSuccess
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