Scarcity vs Abundance Mentality in Jazz: Viable Economic Pathways

300 West 12th Street,Kansas City MO 64105

13 January, 2023

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Scarcity Mentality vs Abundance Mentality in Jazz: Viable economic pathways for the Kansas City jazz sceneContinuing our last panel discussion and exploration of the Kansas City jazz ecosystem, this session will explore panel insights on viable economic pathways for the Kansas City jazz scene and discuss economic opportunities for subsidizing the work, including: - Explore pathways musicians take to earn a living like teaching and taking "day jobs" outside of music. - Brainstorm possibilities that would bring jazz music as both an art and commerce into the 21st Century social fabric of Kansas city. - Explore key questions that address opportunities for subsidizing the work: Quantification possibilities of the jazz community dynamic in Kansas City How many jazz and musician jobs are available here? How many musicians are competing for those jobs?Are there possible jobs or relevant employment paths in this era of the KC jazz scene that are not currently being exploited? Bring a friend or two and join us for what should be an enlightening conversation. Panel is moderated by Steve Kraske and panelists will be announced shortly! What's Scarcity Mentality vs Abundance Mentality? Scarcity Mentality is the zero-sum paradigm of life. People with a Scarcity Mentality have a very difficult time sharing recognition and credit, power or profit – even with those who help in the production. They also have a very hard time being genuinely happy for the successes of other people – even, and sometimes especially, members of their own family or close friends and associates. Conversely, Abundance Mentality flows out of a deep inner sense of personal worth and security. It is the paradigm that there is plenty out there and enough to spare for everybody. It results in sharing of prestige, of recognition, of profits, of decision making. It opens possibilities, options, alternatives, and creativity.