Testimonials
Praise for Audition Accelerator
“Don't ever give up! I refused to give up!"
"Boy have I got a win! Houston Symphony has added me to their sub list based on yesterday’s audition. I’ve been taking their sub audition every two years like clockwork for the 15 years I’ve lived here, and FINALLY I’m added. FINALLY GUYS!
Thank you Chris for this amazing program. Following your recommendations has really paid off.”
Lisa, Flute
“Chris brings a wealth of experience and reflection from being on both sides of the audition curtain, and as a result the overall self-awareness of my playing deepened significantly.
In the time since joining Audition Accelerator I have advanced several times and been named runner up in an audition!
Thank you Chris!”
Kobi, Trumpet
“As a professional musician with a full-time day job, Chris’s coaching has helped me become more organized and efficient during my very limited practice time.
He makes the dream of getting into a major orchestra seem possible!”
Emily, Bass
“I GOT INTO TANGLEWOOD!!!! I’m shaking, I’m crying, this is something I didn’t know I’d be able to experience!! So excited!!”
Anonymous
“Just played a mock audition for my teacher and she told me that this was a level of playing that she has never heard from me before.”
Emily, Bass
“I am so grateful for this tribe, Chris and Mandy. The support, encouragement and feedback I've received has been so valuable!”
Shelley, Viola
“I got offered the 3rd trumpet job that I was runner-up for in Virginia!”
Rachel, Trumpet
“All the strategies that I learned in theory for Audition Accelerator were great in practice, thankful for the program!”
Anonymous
“Just got invited to play with the Charlotte Symphony for the first time!”
Anonymous
“Thank you to the entire team at Audition Accelerator—you've truly changed my life!”
“I can't say enough about how transformative my experience with Chris and his community has been. It's a place where I can openly share my weaknesses, concerns, and truths without any fear, and receive nothing but support in return. Thanks to Chris's unique way of supporting me, I've not only discovered but also started to realize my true aspirations.
The impact he's had on me goes beyond music—it's impacted every part of my life, and I'm so grateful I had the courage to reach out to him. Even though English isn't my first language, Chris and everyone in the community have always made me feel warmly welcomed.
I've learned so much from the members here; it's become an indispensable part of my life.”
Ayaka, Trumpet
“Looking at the excerpts on my placement audition list, I feel the most confident going into this than I ever have––shoutout to the Audition Accelerator!
Chris and Amanda both care deeply about the success of their clients and it is evident in the way they run Audition Accelerator.
Chris’s course is a wealth of knowledge that you’ll keep revisiting throughout your journey in music. It’s a great way for anyone to up their game at any level!”
Lucca, Trumpet
“Since joining Audition Accelerator, not only have I discovered a heightened focus, but I also advanced to the finals in two major auditions within a week!”
"Before the Audition Accelerator, I felt scattered in my audition preparation with inconsistent outcomes.
The sense of community here is unparalleled. It's motivating to see peers in the same journey. With the tools and insights from Chris, Mandy, and the community, I genuinely believe in landing my dream job.
For anyone on the fence, this program goes beyond college classes and private lessons. It's a deep dive into mastering auditions.”
Abigail, Harp
Praise for One-on-One Coaching & Workshops
“Thanks for an invigorating couple of bucket list sessions this past weekend. I enjoyed the mix of big picture and tactical work and thought the sense of community was invigorating. I feel ready to roll up my sleeves on some projects I needed some nudging on.”
Susanna, Violin and Founder practizma.com
"Chris and Mandy are expert presenters, and their presenter training lets you in on all their secrets. Even as someone who feels comfortable presenting online, I picked up a lot of great ideas."
Joseph, Composer
“This workshop was so valuable!!! The information was incredibly helpful, clear, and 100% applicable! I feel like I have a renewed clarity on how to show up authentically online and connect with my followers in a meaningful way.
Thanks so much Chris and Mandy!”
Renée-Paule, Founder mindoverfinger.com
“This call was amazing. I feel like I had a breakthrough just talking to you.”
Syara, Viola
“What an incredibly valuable workshop - I got so many A-ha moments from the two days. Thank you so much for an amazing experience and for all your incredible expertise, and for making social media FUN!!!”
Jenny, Founder JC Coaching
“We had our opening weekend tonight and I could tell the mental work I’ve been doing is paying off. I stayed in the moment and was able to trust what I had trained, and it showed in my performance.”
Jessica, Oboe
Praise for Online Business Accelerator
“When I started working with Chris, I only had a vague idea of the online business I wanted to create. I had very few technical skills and a lot of fear of technology.
I now have a viable business, a website, and a detailed plan of how to run my business and gain clients. I have learned so much in this course and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to step into the online business space.”
Gloria, Audition Confidential and Los Angeles Philharmonic Cellist
“Chris is a master at teaching how to set up a business from conception but also building the very real scaffolding. The practical and the inspirational come together in this program.”
Juli Nickel, Flute and Founder JN Consulting
“Chris takes clients from confusion and dilemma to purpose and clarity. Again and again.
Chris' guidance made me a better musician, helped me achieve many goals I had considered unlikely or impossible, and helped me realize a three year dream of starting an online education company. Chris is a breath of fresh air in a hyper-competitive industry in that he wants you to succeed.”
Matt, Percussion and Co-Founder Band Director’s Survival Guide
“Chris and Mandy are experts of online businesses and powerhouses of support, and they’re generous with their knowledge, resources, time, and energy. They showed me that the skills I learned in the practice room will help me with anything else I want to do or create.
Also, I learned how to better connect with people in a time when connection seemed so difficult. Not only has Online Business Accelerator pushed me beyond my comfort zone to start my business, but it changed my mindset and outlook for my future!”
Kat, Flute, Certified Yoga Instructor and Founder Total Shift
“I have been working with Chris and Amanda to get my business online, because they are the perfect powerhouse blend of organization and creativity! In addition to helping me develop systems for my business, they encourage me to stretch beyond my own perceived limitations.
Especially at this time, when we all need to get creative about how we can take charge of our careers -- if you want to learn how to make it happen, you’ll want to sign up for this program!”
Stephanie Thompson, Clarinet and Well Well Well Functional Nutrition Coach
"It’s hard to fully explain the impact of working with Chris on my life as a performer, an entrepreneur, and as a person.
Taking the ‘leap of faith’ to have a coach, especially during a time in my life when it didn’t really seem possible, was one of the most important decisions I’ve ever made.”
Katie, Flute and Co-Founder Band Director’s Survival Guide
“Think about your biggest dreams. What do you dream about in terms of your teaching? And then think about the barriers between you and that dream.
The Online Business Accelerator is going to help you get over those barriers. Joining OBA was an easy ‘yes’ for me!”
Mick, The Viola Pro and Los Angeles Philharmonic Violist
“Finding a musician who's skilled at helping others succeed online is really uncommon. Chris not only loves making great websites, but he's also super friendly and loves sharing his know-how about business models and how to use them effectively. He is AMAZING!”
Bruce, Violin and Founder brucedukov.com