Скачать или смотреть The magic of embracing feedback | Dana James & Zachary Lucia | TEDxBerklee Boston

In this talk, we explore how musicians are inherently wired to embrace feedback as a core part of their development and artistry. From the moment we begin learning, our ears are trained to listen to ourselves, our teachers, and our audience, constantly refining our craft through feedback. This practice extends beyond music into various careers and collaborations, where the ability to seek and respond to feedback becomes a driving force for growth. Musicians not only accept feedback but actively seek it, using it to fuel movement, change, and progress in all areas of life. Dana James, part of Berklee's Alumni Affairs team and Community Architect for Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF), empowers individuals to create spaces of intersectional connection and belonging.
Drawing from her unlearning journey, she is passionate about dismantling barriers to confidence, community, and self-expression. Recognized as an expert in workflow design and power dynamics, Dana has spoken at events like Dreamforce, We Give Summit, and Planned Parenthood's Development Officers Conference. Blending antiracism with arts and storytelling, she helps creative professionals overcome the constraints of mainstream U.S. culture to speak with their full voice. A proud data nerd and music-theater kid, Dana celebrates the bittersweet symphony of the human experience. As she says,
"You make sense. You are enough. Be

Zack Lucia thrives on guiding the processes and mediums through which stories are told, whether composing music, defining engagement strategies, or managing creative teams, all while fostering community connections. He has contributed music to series like Outlander, Black Sails, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Walking Dead, and The Serpent Queen, and has produced hundreds of hours of recording sessions, collaborating with top Los Angeles musicians to bring legendary scores like God of War and The Cloverfield Paradox to life. Zack emphasizes the importance of community for creatives and advocates for composer assistants through the group Teammates, holding space for others to ignite their creative This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx