#13 Building a jazz career in the US with Vivienne Aerts

For This Expat Life I spoke with someone who has a successful career in something I know very little about... jazz music!

In this episode the Dutch, New York-based vocalist, conductor & composer Vivienne Aerts shares her story of how she built her music career in the US, plus some tips if you are dreaming of something similar.

And that we would speak about chocolate from Congo, I never expected! Tune in to hear how she is linking this to her music and why it's so important to her.

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Vivienne Aerts is a Dutch New York-based vocalist, conductor, a composer with a focus on electronics, chocolate, multi-sensory experience design as well as a clinical psychologist and faculty at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Want to follow her journey? You can find Vivienne on Instagram!

About This Expat Life

While life abroad is often amazing, it is not only rainbows & butterflies - as all experienced expats very well know. From the pleasures of drinking from fresh coconuts to dealing with a personal crisis, This Expat Life opens up space for all facets of life abroad. And more importantly: what you can do to thrive in it.
Certified coach, former diplomat and forever globetrotter Amanda Molenaar dives into the good, the bad & the ugly of expat life. Expect hands-on tips, deep dives, and relatable stories by fellow expats. Whether you're about to take off on your first international adventure or have been repatted already: This Expat Life is your place to find real understanding and to grow from the inside out.
Find more about Amanda and her programs here: https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com.