The Artist’s Joy: Book Launch Events

Monday, September 23rd: Michigan State University, Guest Artist, Oboe Masterclass

*Thursday, September 26th: Production Music Association Conference, “Staying Creatively Healthy—Protecting Your Love for the Craft” Panel, 9 AM, Hilton LA/Universal City, Los Angeles, CA. Register here.

*Thursday, September 26th: SHEvent: Networking for Women in Entertainment, 7-10 PM, The Edmon, 5168 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038

*Friday, September 27th: Village Well Books and Coffee, Workshop and conversation with actress Deepti Gupta. Register here.

Monday October 28th: University of Michigan School of Music, Theater, and Dance Oboe Masterclass

Tuesday October 29th: University of Michigan School of Music, Theater, and Dance, Wellness Workshop: A Creative’s Guide to Burnout,10:00-11:20 AM EST. Open to all SMTD students. Register here.

*events open to the public

 

Past Events

June 30th: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan (Public launch concert/party! 3 PM Kirk in the Hills. RSVP here.)

July 3-7: Charleston, SC (Sign up for a meet-up; details forthcoming)

July 8: Greensboro, NC (private event at Eastern Music Festival. Sign up for a meet-up; details forthcoming)

July 10: Bellingham, WA— public event at Village Books $5 tickets, get them here.

July 11: 9-11 AM PST, Fresh Flours Bakery (West Seattle), 9410 Delridge Wy SW, Seattle, WA 98106

July 12-19: Holden Village, Chelan, WA (Faculty the whole week, come on up!)

July 20-25: Detroit (home, but willing to travel for more events, sign up for a meet-up; details forthcoming)

July 28: Asheville/Brevard, NC —playing oboe and guest preaching at Mills River Presbyterian Church 10AM service. Brevard Music Center 1-2:30, private student/faculty event.

Tuesday, September 10th: University of Kentucky, “Tuning Your Inner Dialogue" workshop for students of UK School of Music, 12:30-2:00, Lexington, KY.

Wednesday, September 11th: University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, “The Artist’s Oath” workshop for students of UC-CCM,12:15-1:15, Rm. 3250, Cincinnati, OH.

*Thursday, September 12th: Women’s Art Club of Hamilton, “The Artist’s Joy: Artist Talk + Book Signing” 6:30-8:30 The Strauss Gallery at Artspace, Hamilton, OH.

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The ultimate guide for creatives of all disciplines and levels to discover a sustainable, joyful artistic practice.

Whether you are a dabbler, a career creative, or a long-time self-proclaimed "tortured artist," Dr. Merideth Hite Estevez is here to help. As a professional oboist, teacher, creative coach, graduate of The Juilliard School, and beloved host of the podcast Artists for Joy, Dr. Estevez knows the world of creatives and what they truly need to cultivate a life-giving practice. The Artist's Joy offers not only tools for the journey but a deeper understanding of the ways the miracle of creativity works in our lives.

Dr. Estevez guides artists at all levels and in all disciplines to build a creative life that resonates deeply with their core values, and to cultivate an artistic practice that is joyful and sustainable. She shares her discoveries and insightful coaching exercises that stem from the belief that when we are connected to what resonates deeply within us, the "tortured artist" trope simply doesn't hold. By looking at creative work through a new lens, she provides us a means to begin--or to begin again--in sustaining ways.

Complete with self-coaching questions, a group discussion guide, and a companion playlist with tracks for musical meditation and creative engagement, this is your guide for life as an artist that will resonate long after the last note.

About the Author

Dr. Merideth Hite Estevez is a spiritual space-maker for artists as a writer, coach, educator, and performer. As an oboist, Merideth has performed with top orchestras in the US and abroad and has served on faculties of numerous universities and schools of music.

As a coach, she has helped thousands of artists overcome creative block through her popular online creative recovery clusters and has served as an executive coach for all types of arts leaders, from major museum directors to deans of conservatories and art schools. She maintains a busy speaking schedule helping corporations and other organizations harness the power of creativity to heal and transform lives.

Dr. Estevez’s award-winning podcast, Artists for Joy, was in the top 250 podcasts in the US in the Self-Help category in January 2023 and is currently top 1.5% of podcasts worldwide. Her first book, “The Artist’s Joy: A Guide to Getting Unstuck, Embracing Imperfection, and Loving Your Creative Life,” debuts in Spring 2024 from Broadleaf Books.

When she's not creating, you'll find her enjoying a matcha latte in metro Detroit, Michigan, where she lives with her husband, Rev. Edwin Estevez, and their two children.

What advanced readers are saying…

““The act of making music is in so many ways mystical but also highly practical. In The Artist’s Joy, Merideth Hite Estevez has written a unique book, with calm and warm generosity, that is of relevance to all artists. I truly believe it will help us all retain our enjoyment of making music when the world and its events can seem so overwhelming and when challenges from our past may threaten to subsume our joy.” ”
— Nicholas Daniel, international oboe soloist and conductor, Officer of the Order of the British Empire
““This book provides several ways to unlock creative joy through inspiring stories and engaging exercises. By offering unique tools that awaken the senses and delight the inner child, Merideth Hite Estevez shows that it is not only possible to tap into your creativity, but that it is an essential part of life.””
— Tracee J. Glab, executive director of Flint Institute of Arts
““A healing balm for the artist’s soul. If you are seeking a spiritual companion to sustain a joyful, wholehearted creative life, look no further.” ”
— Ashley Hall-Tighe, trumpeter for Canadian Brass, adjunct trumpet faculty at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and certified life coach

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