Virtuoso Advising for Artists

Virtuoso Advising for Artists Virtuoso Advising for Artists is a business & financial coaching firm dedicated to helping musicians and creative entrepreneurs make and keep more money.

Virtuoso Asset Management is another branch of the Virtuoso brand offering financial planning and investment strategies for creatives and supporters of the arts. www.virtuosoassetmanagement.com

Tonight's realization: I've grown the type of woman that 12 y.o. me would've admired. If you knew the type of "know it a...
01/17/2025

Tonight's realization:
I've grown the type of woman that 12 y.o. me would've admired. If you knew the type of "know it all" tween I was, you'd know this is a big deal!

My inner child cheered!

I was examining my grey (and blue!) hairs and thought objectively about work, life, family, etc. And like a lightening bolt, it hit me...

My 12 year old self... that mouthy, precocious, brilliant, fearless, girl... would actually look up to the person I've become. She'd be proud of me and admire my fortitude and grit in the face of adversity. She may even consider me a ! (Adult me does!!)

Living with integrity and building businesses on that foundation has always been a pillar of who I am, but tonight's epiphany felt really special. Reaffirmation that I'm on the right path even though I frequently feel like I'm breaking this trail alone.

What would your 12.y.o. self say? Are you becoming the person you always said you would? It's never too late to be everything you're meant to be... šŸ˜˜

What are some of your money blocks? Did you know that your beliefs around money are ingrained by the age of SEVEN?? And ...
12/05/2024

What are some of your money blocks? Did you know that your beliefs around money are ingrained by the age of SEVEN?? And therefore, every limiting belief you have around money has taken root by that age as well. ā 
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We reinforce or heal those limiting beliefs as we age which is good because your ability to attract and increase the money that you have is DIRECTLY related to how you think about money. ā 
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The good news is, everyone can overcome their money blocks! You can overwrite those limiting beliefs and rewire your brain to develop a positive, confident, abundant outlook on money and your finances. Speak some of these positive mantras out loud and give it a try! ā 
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Have you ever heard of the proverb that says "the cobbler's children have no shoes..."? They're so busy helping others...
12/05/2024

Have you ever heard of the proverb that says "the cobbler's children have no shoes..."? They're so busy helping others that they neglect their own needs. ā 
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Cobblers are business owners and business owners struggle with this ALL THE TIME! Myself included! ā 
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This saying has played over and over in the back of my mind for YEARS. I've been so focused on helping others understand and master their money that paying attention to my OWN finances took a back burner for a bit. ā 
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I've been so busy working in my business- teaching, planning, coaching, building client reports, portfolio management, trading in accounts, etc. that I let my household finances become an afterthought.ā 
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Sometimes, I forget to move the money to pay myself, and I never file my taxes in April- I file an extension bc im too busy helping my clients plan for and file on time! I forget to negotiate the rising cost of home internet, or use my credit card points efficiently... there's always something! ā 
However, I find that the more I put things off, the greater the stress and pressure becomes, even though I know I'm putting it off so I can do the work of serving my clients, which brings in revenue, to pay the bills, etc! ā 
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But, if I were to take my own advice: This is just like the safety mask application on a airplane! We need to put our O2 mask on ourselves before helping others. Business Owners need to learn that it's OKAY to take time to care for themselves in addition to caring for others. ā 
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So, between now and the end of the year, I'm carving out the *time* to take care of my own year-end financial planning needs in addition to serving my clients! ā 
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Stay tuned for my favorite year-end checklists and follow along with me because I have some big plans for 2025 ;) and I'd love for you to join in and be part of it!ā 
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Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!! šŸ¦ƒšŸ„§šŸ™šŸ»ā¤ļøā ā Did you know that adopting a gratitude practice is helpful in cultivating ...
11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!! šŸ¦ƒšŸ„§šŸ™šŸ»ā¤ļøā 
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Did you know that adopting a gratitude practice is helpful in cultivating an abundance mindset? Here's a gentle reminder today to take time to reflect and practice gratitude for everything you have...no matter how small or insignificant it may feel right now. The act of being grateful propels you to having MORE. ā 
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Our mission at VAFA is to give artists the business and financial planning resources that they don't teach in school! šŸ¤—ā ...
11/27/2024

Our mission at VAFA is to give artists the business and financial planning resources that they don't teach in school! šŸ¤—ā 
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We offer digital financial literacy courses, in-person & virtual workshops, and personalized coaching for institutions and individuals. ā 
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Customized for artists, musicians and creatives with topics like: ā 
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ā­understanding self-employment taxes ā 
ā­how to save for retirementā 
ā­budgeting for life and careerā 
ā­managing international incomeā 
ā­understanding your union benefitsā 
ā­business banking systems for self-employedā 
ā­managing your credit scoreā 
ā­creating a side hustleā 
ā­taking ownership of your income..... and more! ā 
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Hi, I'm Tiffany, a professionally trained singer with a degree in business, who also happens to be a nationally recogniz...
11/25/2024

Hi, I'm Tiffany, a professionally trained singer with a degree in business, who also happens to be a nationally recognized award-winning financial advisor. I created Virtuoso Advising for Artists out of a desire to marry my passion for financial literacy with my first love: the Arts! šŸŽ¼šŸŽ§šŸŽ™ļøā 
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I love helping performers and creative professionals take ownership of their income and finances with tools that will set them up for a successful and sustainable career in the arts. As a musician myself, I know first-hand how challenging it can be to manage your finances and plan ahead while managing the income inconsistencies of this sector. ā 
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My mission is simple: to create a whole generation of financially savvy and empowered artists who can boldly share their art and beauty with the world; to support them and keep them from burning out due to finances and thus eradicate the term 'starving artists.' ā 
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.school and my alma mater, share a common operatic thread: graduated from those institutions. šŸ˜Š And I'm proud to say ...
10/01/2024

.school and my alma mater, share a common operatic thread: graduated from those institutions. šŸ˜Š
And I'm proud to say I've taught repeatedly at both while sharing faculty positions with Ms. Fleming at several other A-level Opera Houses we both serve. šŸ˜‰

But one great talent does not a legacy make....

Today, I celebrate and thank the forward-thinking faculty of the Eastman Opera & Vocal Department for having me on sight to speak with their students.

Our seminar was not limited to one level of study, either. We had students from all levels (Baccalaureate through DMA) in attendance as business acumen and financial literacy permeate all levels of development and a career in the arts.

To be honest, I believe that the financial landscape is shifting. The financial pressures and the priorities of artists today continue to be ever present, yet i do believe they are different than generations of artists in the past.

We need to take a hyper-defensive stance against the predatory behaviors of all who seek to undermine the financial stability of our developing artists. This begins in the hallowed educational chambers but carries through to any and all who seek to market to this demographic.

Today's seminar highlighted ways to combat this predatory marketing messaging and how to take a hypervigilant stance in protecting one's own cash and financial interests... but I fear the work on this front is just beginning. Afterall, "Click to buy" on Tikt@k nd other socials didn't exist a year ago...

Still the aim remains: .
Financial empowerment through ownership, agency, and education remains as important now as it was 7 years ago when we began.

PAID STUDENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITYWe have an exciting project underway and are looking for assistance on the LOCAL leve...
08/27/2024

PAID STUDENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting project underway and are looking for assistance on the LOCAL level.

- Upper HS or college-aged student
- $15/hour
- Hybrid work is possible but must be able to work at least 75% of the time in person in Burnt Hills, NY

Interedted in learning more?
DM us your email, and we'll send along more details!

A student today at gave me this gift. It might not seem like a gift. In fact. It might look like trash. But during toda...
07/22/2024

A student today at gave me this gift.
It might not seem like a gift. In fact. It might look like trash.

But during today's class I taught about the importance of starting small and building consistently.

I shared my personal dream of my . (Yep, I'm hashtaging this bc it's gonna a become a thing.)

I shared that I CREATED an income stream to fund my family's dream of owning a home in VT by collecting cans and returning them for the 5 cent deposit in NYS. I started collecting cans 2 years ago. My family in PA holds cans for me... 2 years later we have over $400 saved in our "Vermont can home fund"!

Consistency over intensity was the lesson. Saving consistently and finding creative ways to "find" money to save can help artists early on in their career.... or anyone who's saving up for a mountain home in VT....šŸ˜‰

This week weā€™re celebrating 6 YEARS of Virtuoso Advising for Artists! šŸŽ‰ What began as a side hustle has turned into a ti...
06/20/2024

This week weā€™re celebrating 6 YEARS of Virtuoso Advising for Artists! šŸŽ‰

What began as a side hustle has turned into a tireless mission to serve and empower this generation of financially literate artists. šŸ†

Since June 15, 2018, our team has served over 1,000 artists. Weā€™ve spoken at national conferences, been featured on the radio, launched online training programs, donated back to the arts, and so much more! Swipe through to see a couple of our favorite memoriesā€¦

2024ā€¦ Our team expanded to offer even more financial and business resources to our artists. Hey, !

2023ā€¦ Our first live radio interview is with atĀ  station.

2022ā€¦ Being featured in ā€™s 40 under 40.

2021ā€¦ We got to work with the Grammys

2020ā€¦ So many Zoom calls! Grateful for the tech that allowed us to still connect with so many awesome artists, like the ones at

2019ā€¦ Our OG Crew from

2018ā€¦ Opera America Conference when VAFA was in its first year of operation.

Itā€™s been a great 6 years, and we look forward to many more years to come!

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