Women in leadership

How to Manage the Life of an Artist

The workshop, led by Gwendolyn Masin, took participants on an inspiring journey of discovery and exploration of the unique challenges between women's leadership roles and managing the lives of artists. During the enlightening 45-minute session, Gwendolyn imparted valuable perspectives drawn from her own experiences as a performer, educator and arts leader. Participants gained practical strategies for navigating the diversity of their artistic careers and leadership roles. During the workshop, participants were given the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities of women's leadership roles and to draw inspiration from Gwendolyn's personal experiences and advice.

 

About the instructor
Gwendolyn Masin, a bold and innovative concert violinist, is recognized as a significant figure in classical music. With degrees from prestigious institutions and a Ph.D. from Trinity College, Ireland, Gwendolyn has performed internationally, collaborating with renowned orchestras and artists.

Her diverse career spans performances across Europe, the United States, Asia, Russia, South Africa, and the Middle East. Gwendolyn, a descendant of classically-trained musicians, holds degrees with highest honors from the Royal Schools of Music in London, the Hochschule der Künste in Berne, and the Musikhochschule in Lübeck. Her doctoral thesis explores 20th-century violin pedagogy.

Gwendolyn is a professor, researcher, and advocate for contemporary music. As the founding artistic director of GAIA and a co-founder of the International Chamber Music Series, she actively shapes the future of classical music. Beyond her performances, Gwendolyn is known for her holistic approach to music education, demonstrated through initiatives like The Exhale.

 

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.