Client Testimonials
“The thing that is so extraordinary about Jennifer is that she has the ability to take each individual person in the group and really support them as they become the best version of themselves.
For me, not having a clear idea of what I wanted to accomplish, joining 6FME was a blind leap of faith driven almost entirely by Jennifer’s unique presence and groundedness. I was absolutely certain I needed more of that and I was dead right.
If you are like me and don’t know exactly why you want to join, I highly recommend it. And if you have a clear idea of what you want to build, I can’t think of anyone better than Jennifer to help you on your way.”
Elizabeth Rowe
Principal Flutist, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Coach
“Working with Jennifer is an absolute no-brainer. It has transformed everything.
I’ve made almost $100,000 which was my financial goal. What I’m most thrilled about -- besides the life-changing financial gains -- is the freedom I’ve experienced from having my own successful teaching practice, The First Call Bassist.
I no longer feel like I have to follow the institutional model or the way it’s been done before. Instead, this program enables me to teach exactly the way I want. It has made me a better teacher, I’m able to show up for my students more, and it gets me really excited because I am more invested in what I do. This program is a reflection of what I want for my students, and what I want for myself as an educator.”
Danny Ziemann
Touring Jazz Bassist, Educator, and Author
“6FME helped me to better connect my different interests, and to utilize them to create something that truly feels like my calling and that is a unique offer that I can provide to the people I really want to work with - kids and emerging adult composers.
Through Jennifer’s program and cultivating my own opportunities, I’ve doubled my musical income which is amazing and paid off some debt.
I also unexpectedly started getting offered more gigs and commissions that are right in line with what I do. From the visibility from creating offers and putting them out there, and not being as afraid to speak up on social media, I’ve definitely noticed a payoff in my career.”
Sakari Dixon Vanderveer
Violist, Composer, and Teaching Artist
“The Producer Academy has become a sustainable income source for us during the pandemic.
As a company that earned the majority of our income through touring engagements, we had sustained 33% losses to our income when we began working with Jennifer.
Jennifer has terrific instincts and the ability to reduce our own fear. She helped us believe in a new, larger path forward that held firmly to our mission through the creation of the Producer Academy. This initiative also enabled us to address a crucial need in the field which we have wanted to focus on for some time: developing the next generation of independent creative producers.
Through Jennifer’s extraordinary guidance it has become a reality. She is fearless, clear, patient, and thinks in broad visionary ways.”
Update: In 2021, BMP received a $500,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation to fund the next three years of the Producer Academy
Beth Morrison, President & Creative Director
Beth Morrison Projects
“I had a belief I would never become a business woman. That’s one of the biggest changes from working with Jennifer. Since then, I feel like ‘absolutely, I’m a business woman.’ I’ve seen growth ever since I started working with her.
This is the first time I’ve paid so much for a program. I started seeing that it is so valuable and also, I made my money back quite quickly. That helped me raise my prices too.
The people she brings together are really amazing. It was a no-brainer for me to repeat the program.”
Jenny Clift
Violinist and EFT Tapping coach
“I had wanted to do something with FluteXpansions for years but I didn’t know how to structure it and make it happen. Through 6FME, it became very clear to me and having the guidance was priceless. That inspired so many other ideas for the future.
Working with Jennifer is an unbelievable experience. You might go into it thinking you know what you want to focus on, and then a myriad of other things will come up that you will have the chance to discover about yourself. She does this in such an amazing way. She has a completely open and nonjudgmental approach. Anything you say, she will meet you where you are at and will help you get to the next step.
She will help you realize, in the kindest, most loving fashion, where blocks might be and a way through it for yourself. It makes you feel like ‘this is the scariest thing on the planet, but of course I can do this.’
Everything I am doing now feels like a gift to my own life because I can bring all aspects of myself into my work.
It can seem like a really scary leap to do a program like this. It’s a huge investment in yourself. It’s maybe the best investment I have ever made.”
Shanna Pranaitis
Flutist, Artistic Director of FluteXpansions, Coach for Creatives
“In my first time in 6FME, I launched a coaching business online that allowed me to expand the work I had been doing for four years in a university setting. The second round allowed me to expand and create more systems to make it sustainable in the long run.
I wanted to expand my business and feel aligned in all fronts of my life - my creative side, my personal side, my family time. I’m focused on seeing the full picture, and it is helpful to see Jennifer model that. It’s important to surround myself with coaches who are not only great at what they teach but who model the kind of life balance I want.
Jennifer is above all a very kind human being who cares deeply about clients. She is committed to exceeding our expectations. She is dedicated to helping clients reach their fullest potential.
She also has a high level of emotional intelligence. She is very kind and careful in the way she supports her clients. She is empathetic, caring, and supportive and she will hold you accountable and stand up for you.”
Fabiana Claure
Pianist and Business Strategist for Musicians
"I have started a new business coaching composers around the intersection of creativity and professional development.
I LOVE the work I'm doing, and it is incredibly gratifying to see my clients' successes. It's amazing to have more control over my income and how I choose to spend my time.
Before, I was feeling trapped in random freelance work for others that I didn't enjoy, but I didn't know how to change what I was doing. My goal has always been to work for myself, but I hadn't been able to make that sustainable.
Working with Jennifer is worth every penny. You will learn SO much and step out of your comfort zone in the best possible way. She is incredibly motivating and inspiring, with a stunning ability to see *much* bigger picture activities for her clients. Jennifer makes even the most uncomfortable aspects of growing a business seem fun."
Alexandra Gardner
Composer
"Jennifer encouraged me to take what I already had, and use it to create something where I can have a much higher impact with fewer people. It’s something I’ve never considered before! For the first time in years, I'm starting to see my bank account grow which feels really empowering and amazing. And this is just the beginning. I feel like the sky has opened, and there’s just so much more potential!”
Paula Dreyer
Pianist, Composer, Educator, and Author of Little Gems for Piano
“One of the scariest parts about hiring a coach is you feel ‘Am I going to get my money’s worth? Am I going to get a return on my investment?’ And without a doubt Jennifer has produced results that have been FAR past the investment made.
She helped me break through these barriers – I call it the monkey mind, the voice in your head that always sees doubt – and create a program that I felt was really important and relevant.
It has been so gratifying to align my intention of helping make a difference in my students' lives and also creating financial security that is especially important in today’s environment, as a musician.
It’s been such a delight to take a step into uncertainty and go on a journey that I really never imagined possible – and that has given returns I didn’t know were possible.”
Thomas Hooten
Principal Trumpet, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
“Jennifer has seen things in me that I didn’t see. I learned that it is possible, even with my limited time (as the mother of a young child), to have a successful business, to have fun, and to even have time for playing, for songwriting, for creative projects.
Jennifer always had the biggest worth for me as a role model. Watching her courage and wisdom, and how she doesn’t follow any rules but creates her own. That has been the biggest impact for me.
She also draws such amazing people into her groups. That has been a huge part of my happiness and fulfillment because I’m surrounded by like-minded people who inspire me.”
Nicole Müller
Harpist and Coach for Musicians
“When the pandemic hit, like everyone else, I had to cancel all my concerts.
I knew that summer festivals would be the next thing on the chopping block – and that kind of broke my heart. So I started a virtual cello festival to fill that need. Jennifer looked me straight in the eye and said “Kate, you HAVE to do this” and there was no turning back!
It’s been totally amazing. Not only was I able to provide a great opportunity for these cellists, I’ve earned more from the festival than I would have from all of the concerts I had booked!”
Kate Kayaian
Cellist and Career Coach for Musicians
“Despite the pandemic, I surpassed my 2020 financial goal for Mind Over Finger! And when I put it down, I didn't believe it was possible!
Working with Jennifer has really opened up my eyes to the possibilities that I can create ... to bring value to other people in a way that also integrates well with what I'm looking for in my personal life, in terms of having time with my family.
It’s really wonderful that all of this experience that I have accumulated throughout the years, this knowledge I've worked so hard to acquire, is now paying forward.
And generating an income that allows you to slow down and create even more, at a high level, is very empowering.”
Renée-Paule Gauthier
Violinist, Creator of the Mind Over Finger Podcast
High-Performance Coach for Musicians
“I was enjoying what I was doing but I couldn’t quite see my way to get to the next level, where I could help more people and bring what I was doing to a bigger place. Jennifer helped me do that.
Now I have so much more confidence in my value as a teacher, educator, and creator of community. The people that I’ve helped are flourishing and I can see my bank account flourishing. I feel so much more confident in my own authority and leadership, in running group programs and in speaking as a professional in my field.
Jennifer’s very calm, very centered, welcoming presence helped me to see the possibilities that are out there and to see the power I can bring - because I see the power she brings to her group. She’s just a really inspiring figure to work with. And the cohort of musicians in her group are fantastic, high level musicians and also similarly pivoting their careers.
It is so inspiring to see everyone getting bigger, more authoritative, and more aware of their own magic.”
Jennet Ingle
Oboist, Teacher, and Owner of Jennet Ingle Reeds
“I thought that I could only earn money by performing. That was the only thing I could do to create income.
Then Jennifer and I started working together and I had a total mindset shift. I realized “Oh my gosh, there’s so much more. I have knowledge, I can pass on that knowledge, and people would totally benefit from that knowledge.”
Even then, I could not believe I could make 6 figures serving musicians. I saw no way they would invest so much money in a program.
But Jennifer told me “This IS totally possible” and now I’m really close to 6 figures! This year with the launch of my program I’ve made €65K, which is double the annual income I make as a singer. And the future is wide open. I have the feeling there’s so much more out there.
I feel so much more calm about my life, more secure and stable, and so much happier. We bought a little camper van – it’s so much freedom, we love it. We finally have the spare money for that, and it makes me so happy!”
Sandra Janke
Mezzo-Soprano, Oper Leipzig
Business Mentor for Singers
“Jennifer transformed my teaching career. Before working with her, I didn’t even have my own website.
Now the work I do online has eclipsed the money I get from my day job. I’m able to spend time teaching the people I want to work with and focus on the material that’s important to me. I really look forward to seeing my students.
It leaves me more time for my life. I get to spend more time with my family, and worry about money a lot less!
Jennifer is great at both helping you set realistic goals while also expanding your idea of what’s possible. She always comes at it from the standpoint of ‘what do you want?’ and then putting together the steps to make it happen.”
Nathan Cole
First Associate Concertmaster, Los Angeles Philharmonic
natesviolin.com
"Before I met Jennifer, I'd grown a significant audience but I hadn't yet figured out how I could monetize. Now, it’s night and day compared to where I was a year ago.
Working with Jennifer took me from not making money, and not knowing HOW to make money, to having complete clarity around it and making a solid income.
My business has enabled me to have so much freedom in my life, financially, and professionally. I don’t have to hope that someone hires me – I can create something anytime I want.
Joining the 6 Figure Musician Entrepreneur was 100% the best decision I ever made, without a doubt.”
Tracy Friedlander
Audience Building Expert and Copywriter
“Since I started working with Jennifer my visibility, impact, and income as a coach have just blown up.
With her support, I’ve launched multiple programs that are not only impactful for my financial situation, but also really helping people in a big way. During the pandemic I booked $106,000 of new work which is unbelievable. I’ve created a new career for myself.
Choosing to work with Jennifer is one of the best decisions I ever made.”
Christopher Still
Second Trumpet, Los Angeles Philharmonic
Founder, Honesty Pill Inc, Online Courses for Musicians
“The 6 Figure Musician Entrepreneur program demonstrated possibilities that I didn’t realize. I never thought that what I do could transfer to an online business. Jennifer introduced me to a new way of working that is now in my brain. It opened a new door, which is a huge benefit.
I can’t recommend it highly enough - it’s a game changer. It requires self discipline and self motivation, and it also requires an openness. You have to be willing to see yourself in a different light, which Jennifer brings into the program very successfully. She offers support and tools to help build confidence and see things differently in a way that doesn’t feel so daunting. She gently pushes you out of your comfort zone into a new environment.
There are so many human components of the program that are invaluable. Whether you launch or not, you’ll be a better human!”
Lisa Bellamore
Publicist and Owner, Crescent Communications
“When COVID 19 began, all of my activities as a performing artist came to a screeching halt. I was sitting at home trying to figure out what to do to make money in a completely different world.
The 6FME Intensive helped me regroup and refocus. I had a major breakthrough in my perception of teaching. Jennifer helped me see I don’t need a third party or institution to do the kind of teaching that I like. I can create an independent teaching model that allows me complete creative and educational control and that allows me to pour into my students the way I would like to.”
Tami Lee Hughes
Concert Violinist and Artistic Director of the Legacy Show
“I felt like there was something more I wanted to be doing with my career. I was looking for a way to bring all the elements of what I do together, but I had no idea how to do it. I knew I needed a community of support if I was going to push past my own self doubt.
I was really inspired by the 3 day intensive. That lit a fire under me, and I thought ‘how can I bring together my decades of teaching, performing, being a yoga teacher, and certified in Alexander Technique - how I could bring these together and create something that is unique to me?’
6FME was about so much more than business creation. Business creation comes from your willingness to explore who you are, what motivates you, and who you want to serve. All of those things are deeply personal and almost none of them have to do with things like how to create an email list.
It takes an incredibly skilled communicator to be able to read somebody and how much to push them. That was one of the most wonderful things. Jennifer knew just how far to go with each person. It wasn’t one size fits all. She could read each member of the group and see, on that day, how far they could go.
It exceeded my expectations in so many ways. I made some wonderful friends. I learned a ton. I would absolutely recommend it - even just as a means for self-exploration. It’s limitless in a way that college isn’t.
It’s just an amazing way to explore who you are. And, then you get all the wonderful business stuff.”
Miriam Bolkosky
Cellist, Educator, and Alexander Technique Teacher
“The whole experience of the 6FME Intensive was hugely productive for me and prompted a shift in mindset that I didn’t know was possible for me at the time. After that experience, I was deeply invested in Jennifer’s ability to bring out the best in people and the community she has around her.
Before, musician me and entrepreneur me existed separately - both were things I had facility in and enjoyment of, but I hadn’t believed that I could integrate the two and make my life as an integrated person.
Now I feel like it's possible to support myself doing what I love. That is hugely powerful as an artist.
I’m most proud that I was able to show up consistently in a way that was completely genuine to me. I have formed that habit now. And the safety of being in a group where that is accepted and embraced makes it easier for me to show up that way in the rest of my life.
If you are open to changing your life and the way you do business, this could be an incredible opportunity for you.”
Elizabeth Gentner
Opera Singer, Coach, and Entrepreneur
“Jennifer is the creme de la creme - she’s the best out there.
I was hoping for very specific things, like financial goals and knowing how to navigate certain situations and also lofty things like overcoming self doubt, believing in myself, and thinking of myself as a business owner. I feel like all of them were met and will continue to be.
It’s an investment that will be worth it, 100%. If you like Jennifer’s approach and personality, it will be worth it. It’s not something you’ll find anywhere else. The experience and level that she has is really unmatched in this field.”
Elizabeth Erenberg
Flutist and Teacher
“Jennifer gave me very solid business advice. That alone was worth its weight in the program. She’s also empathetic and intuitive. When picking a coach you have to find someone who also matches your energy.
Being in this program has made me more fearless. I’m following through with a lot more things than I have ever previously done and I don’t have voices in my head telling me that I can’t, because I know I have the support.
Whatever I want to do, I can go to Jennifer and she will break it down and help me bring it to life.
If you are looking for top of the line coaching, Jennifer is where it’s at. The group couldn’t be more supportive. It is an investment in yourself and your life’s goals.”
Julia Radosz
Opera Singer and Owner of Voice with Julia
"I've been primarily a performer for most of my career and I was looking for ways to generate income that didn’t require me to be on the road.
That's why I decided to create a coaching business. Since working with Jennifer, I’ve gained more clients as well as the confidence to know I can really make this happen.
She’s helped me see the possibility for a thriving coaching business."
Sarah Whitney
Violinist & Productivity Coach for Musicians
“Jennifer guided me through each step. I have always wanted to launch a small music series for children and young families. It had stayed as a vague idea for a number of years. I had no idea where to begin or how to make it happen—I was as non-entrepreneur as can be.
It is not a surprise that everything seemed like a wall I could never climb. I had the fortune to meet Jennifer and she guided me through each step. I was encouraged by the fact that there were small steps I could follow, and a clear structure was always welcome to me. All the advice I was given was very practical and I learned a few extremely helpful tools that can be applied to my own career.”
Mookie Lee-Menuhin
Pianist
“I came to Jennifer with a dream of writing a book. I was unsure of how to begin and Jennifer saw clearly what I needed to do. She laid out a strategy and provided lots of resources to jumpstart my process. She was also incredibly supportive and positive.
With all obstacles removed, I jumped into action and wrote the book in a month. When my book hits the shelves, it will have been a little over a year since my first conversation with Jennifer!”