Cele mai bune Musicianship podcast-uri (2024)

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Beyond Execution: The Power of Communication in Performance 37:10

2M ago37:10

37:10

In this episode of Intentional Musicianship, Jeff Price explores the critical shift from focusing purely on technical execution to mastering the art of communication with your audience. As musicians, it's easy to get caught up in playing every note perfectly, but what truly resonates with an audience is how you communicate beyond the music stand. W…

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Staging and Storytelling: Lessons from Mnozil Brass 18:43

3M ago18:43

18:43

In this episode of Intentional Musicianship, Jeff Price takes us through the intricate art of staging and storytelling in live performances, drawing inspiration from the world-renowned brass ensemble, Mnozil Brass. Jeff shares his experience attending their 30th-anniversary tour and delves into how their creative use of staging and non-verbal commu…

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Performing with Presence: How Physicality Speaks to Your Audience 25:02

3M ago25:02

25:02

In today's episode of Intentional Musicianship, we explore how physicality—the presence and movements of musicians on stage—plays a critical role in creating a powerful connection with the audience. Jeff Price delves into the idea that musicians not only speak through their music but also through their physical presence, which the audience actively…

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Mastering Misdirection: Creating Flow and Focus on Stage 19:02

4M ago19:02

19:02

In this episode of Intentional Musicianship, we explore the art of misdirection and how it can be used to create flow and focus during live musical performances. Jeff Price delves into strategies that musicians can employ to subtly guide the audience’s attention, allowing for seamless transitions between pieces or during necessary breaks, all while…

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Engaging Your Audience, Selling Yourself, and Appreciating Your Sponsor: Lessons from Mia Asano and Ally the Piper 28:34

4M ago28:34

28:34

In today's episode, Jeff share insights from a recent concert in Pittsburgh at the Crafthouse Stage and Grill featuring Ally Crowder Duncan (Ally the Piper) and Mia Asano (electric violinist). Here are the key takeaways from their performance: 1. Engaging with the Audience: They actively interacted with the audience, showing appreciation and creati…

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Storytelling and Community in Music: Insights and Reflections from Sonic Bloom - Nina Assimakopoulos and Friends 31:07

4M ago31:07

31:07

In this episode, Jeff dives into the rich experiences and invaluable lessons learned from attending a live musical event. He discusses the power of storytelling, setting the mood, the effective use of multimedia, and the importance of community involvement in creating memorable performances. Using the example of a remarkable show, Sonic Boom - Nina…

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How to Get Out of Your Practice Room and Go Perform! 23:12

6M ago23:12

23:12

This episode is all about encouraging you to embrace the adventure of live performance, using simple music and play along items to transform your practice into engaging performances. Use these simple performances to break down barriers, connect with your audiences, and make events into special, unforgettable experiences. Jeff encourages musicians t…

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Fearless Performances: Pre-Mortem Analysis for Musicians 21:36

6M ago21:36

21:36

Hello there fellow musicians! 🎵 Ever feel like you’re walking around with a cloud over your head, worried about all the things that could go wrong during a performance? Today, we’re borrowing a tool from the business world called a pre-mortem analysis. It’s all about brainstorming and storyboarding through your shows to identify potential issues be…

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Are you Ready? Exploring Musician Culture to Deliver Better Performances 36:32

7M ago36:32

36:32

In this episode of Intentional Musicianship, we explore the often-overlooked aspects of culture within musicians and musical groups and how these norms and values influence our performances. Basically, we try to answer if you are ready to make a change. Wherever you are in your performance journey, this episode may help give you a few tips and tric…

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Your Network Makes the Dream Work 34:55

7M ago34:55

34:55

Today's episode is all about networking and how important it is to grow in this area. We will explore 7 key concepts in the context of what I discovered when I went to a local music Expo. The show may sound like an infomercial, but it's not—it's all about the stories and connections made at this very special local event. Getting to the stage takes …

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Developing Character through Movement/Choreography with Roger Ellis 54:30

9M ago54:30

54:30

Have you ever wondered how much movement is too much movement in an audition? Have you struggled to find movement that feels authentic to you? In this episode, Roger Ellis (@rogerellis), head of movement in the MFA Acting Program at Northwestern University, shares how he develops character, creates choreography, and develops a directorial vision th…

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Musical Stagecraft - Storytelling & Audience Engagement 38:49

1y ago38:49

38:49

This episode is a lot of fun and takes an unconventional turn as we explore the dynamic world of musical storytelling and audience communication, inspired by a concert at a mall store opening(Black Friday is just a couple days away). Everyone has a story and it is great to learn from folks that perform daily. So, we get into the nitty-gritty of per…

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Navigating Audience Expectations and Preferences 29:09

1y ago29:09

29:09

In this episode, we breakdown a recent study commissioned by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, it was revealed that 76% of adults would be more likely to attend an orchestral concert if there were modernizations to the concert experience. With shorter concerts, more matinee performances, and more interactive elements like 'meet-and-greets' and soci…

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The Power of Eye Contact in Musical Performance, Breaking the Fourth Wall to Deepen Audience Engagement 24:47

1y ago24:47

24:47

The episode emphasizes the power of eye contact in performance. Jeff explores how eye contact can break the fourth wall between the performer and the audience. It contrasts the norms of ensemble culture, where musicians typically focus on their music or instruments, with the potential for deeper audience engagement through mindful eye contact. It a…

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Optimizing Musical Expression for Adaptable Performances 17:55

1y ago17:55

17:55

In this episode, we explore the nuanced art of live musical performance, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and connection with the audience. The discussion covers key musical elements like dynamics, articulation, tempo, and tension, highlighting how these can make or break a live performance. Musicians are encouraged to think beyond the no…

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Welcome to Intentional Musicianship: Address your Why 33:46

1y ago33:46

33:46

Welcome to the first episode of The Intentional Musicianship Podcast! In today's episode, we're focusing on setting the stage—literally and metaphorically—for your journey toward becoming a more engaging and intentional musician. Key Takeaways: Influences Shape Us: Everyone has a story, and every story has influencers. Who are yours? It's a Lifelon…

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What does the Customer Want? Bridging the Gap in Expectations 28:57

1y ago28:57

28:57

Welcome to another episode of "Intentional Musicianship." In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of audience dynamics and expectations through the lens of the Kano model. Let's explore how the Kano model's three categories—Dissatisfiers, Satisfiers, and Exciters—play a pivotal role in creating exceptional musical experiences: 1. Under…

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A Better Live Musical Performance through Storyboarding 18:30

1y ago18:30

18:30

Hello and welcome to another episode of Intentional Musicianship with Jeff Price. Today, we're diving deep into the concept of storyboarding to help musicians intentionally design impactful live performances that resonate with their audiences. If you're looking to up your live performance game, this episode is packed with tips, tricks, and insights…

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What is Intentional Musicianship? 3:49

1y ago3:49

3:49

Welcome to Intentional Musicianship!!!! The "Intentional Musicianship" podcast, hosted by Jeff Price, is designed for musicians who aim to elevate their performance on multiple levels. This isn't your average "how to play better" show. We go beyond technique to focus on improving your stage presence, musical storytelling, audience communication, an…

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A Crash Course in Managers, Agents, and the Business Side of National Tours with Mean Girls’ April Josephine 1:02:38

2y ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Ever wonder what it’s really like to WORK a National Tour of a Broadway musical? I mean, like being in BUSINESS as an actor and dealing with contracts, agents, and managers? In this episode, April Josephine shares her journey as an actor in New York and how she booked the First National Tour of Mean Girls. She admits that she had to learn the ropes…

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Defying Type & Finding Success in Unexpected Opportunities w/Sasha Weiss 57:40

2+ y ago57:40

57:40

A disarmingly honest conversation about career, loving yourself (ie your voice), and taking on the identity of "artist." In this episode, you’ll hear Sasha talk about finding success in unexpected opportunities like workshops, readings, and cabaret shows. She also shares her honest realizations about fighting her “type” and coming to terms with her…

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Free Your Voice in Minutes Using Neuro-Kinesthetic Excercises w/Kimberly Moller 39:30

2+ y ago39:30

39:30

Discover how training your brain and neurological system can instantly yield more freedom, control, and flexibility in your voice. You guys, I’ve seen Kimberly Moller’s work first hand, and I have to say - it’s like magic! In this episode, I ask Kim all my questions about how neurology (all things nerves and nervous system) affects our voice. How c…

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Preparing Your Sheet Music PART 2: Inner cuts, Tempo Changes, & Endings 17:50

2+ y ago17:50

17:50

In this 2-part series, I’m going to tell you exactly how to mark your sheet music so that the accompanist has all the information they need to play well and in sync with YOUR version of the song. Today’s episode covers how to mark the cuts inside your song, whether to use highlighters, what to do if you’re changing lyrics, how to clearly mark your …

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Preparing Your Sheet Music PART 1: First Page of Your Cut & Binder Best Practices 23:27

2+ y ago23:27

23:27

Learn the 6 pieces of information that MUST be on the first page of your audition cut. Do you worry the accompanist won’t play your song the right way? Well, worry no longer, friend. In this 2-part series, I’m going to tell you exactly how to mark your sheet music so that the accompanist has all the information they need to play well and in sync wi…

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How to Pair Contrasting Songs for Auditions So You Show Your Diverse Skills! 22:29

2+ y ago22:29

22:29

Let’s talk about 3 ways you can create contrast in your song choices and show your range of abilities and skills! So you’ve got an audition coming up and they want you to bring “two contrasting songs.” What do you choose? Do you find yourself paralyzed by this question? Or at a minimum, staring at your audition book with a dazed and confused look a…

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9 Essential Music Rehearsal Markings to Help You Learn a Song Quickly and Accurately 26:30

2+ y ago26:30

26:30

Ever wonder what you should be writing into your sheet music during rehearsal? When I’m music directing a show, I have a very specific list of things I want singers to write down in their score. These are stylistic choices that go beyond what’s written on the page, and when everyone performs them as a unified ensemble, the music elevates to another…

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What are casting directors REALLY looking for in auditions and callbacks? Interview with Jacole Kitchen, Casting Director for La Jolla Playhouse 58:30

2+ y ago58:30

58:30

You guys, this episode is GOLD!!! I sat down with Jacole Kitchen, Casting Director for the La Jolla Playhouse (San Diego, CA), and asked her all the questions I’ve been dying to know about the casting process and what directors and casting directors are looking for in auditions. And, boy did she deliver! We talked about: What is the role of a casti…

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Golden Age Repertoire Suggestions from FIORELLO! 26:37

2+ y ago26:37

26:37

Hey friends, in today’s episode we are talking repertoire suggestions from the rarely done (yet Pulitzer prize winning) musical, Fiorello! (1959). From the writing team of Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick (also Fiddler on the Roof and She Loves Me), this Golden Age show has a score that alternates between brassy, energetic uptempo numbers and string-…

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Should you sing a familiar song or a lesser known song for your audition? Pros and Cons of both! 35:01

2+ y ago35:01

35:01

Friends, are you constantly worried you’re singing a song that’s overdone for auditions? Do you worry you won’t stand out from the crowd and that maybe, GASP, someone else will sing the same songs as you?! OR, do you have this undiscovered gem of a song and you’re not sure if it’s a good choice for your audition? Well, first let me way: There’s a t…

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3 Ways to Shape Your Melody and Transform Your Song from Ho-Hum to Heavenly! 26:13

2+ y ago26:13

26:13

Hey friend, have you ever wondered “why does my version of this musical theatre song sound so plain in comparison to the cast recording?” Or maybe you wondered, “how can I differentiate my performance from so-and-so’s famous Broadway version?” Well, I’ve got you covered, boo! In this episode I walk you through a process I call “shaping a melody,” a…

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My 3-Tier Method to Creating a Powerful and Purposeful Audition Book that Makes YOU Shine 34:28

2+ y ago34:28

34:28

Hey Friend! In today’s episode I’m laying out the 3 tier system I use with clients to help them create a diverse and powerful audition book that also showcases their strengths and personality. I’m talking all about how you can show the creative team who you are both as an artist and as a PERSON, as well as making sure you cover your bases with a va…

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Why I Couldn’t Touch My Podcast for 5 Months and Why I’m Back! 17:30

2+ y ago17:30

17:30

Hey friends, it’s been a minute since I posted a new episode! In today’s episode I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing why I had to put down my podcast for 5 months, why I’m back, and how I’ll be moving forward with the show. If you’re feeling burned out, overcommitted, or feel like time is slipping through your fingers, then this episode is for…

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Audition Horror Stories w/Guest Co-Host Kathryn Lounsbery 1:10:50

3y ago1:10:50

1:10:50

Whether you’re a young actor or a Broadway veteran, chances are you’ve had a horrifying audition experience. Ever had the accompanist stop playing in the middle of your audition? Or did you show up late and nearly miss your audition appointment? In this special episode, my fellow music director Kathryn Lounsbery and I share our own horror stories f…

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The Power of Choice Making and Specificity w/Charles Gilbert 1:08:17

3y ago1:08:17

1:08:17

Charles Gilbert is an educator and author who has been training young performers and creating provocative original work for the musical stage for forty years. He started the Musical Theater Program at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and headed it for nearly 20 years. He's the author of the book, The SAVI Singing Actor, and the creator of…

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7 Ways to Create an Intro for Your Audition Cut 40:10

3y ago40:10

40:10

Learn seven different ways to create an introduction for your audition cut that will communicate the mood, tempo, and key of your song. Singers, this oft overlooked part of preparing your audition can actually be the key to your success! When your introduction is well crafted, you’ll be able to launch into your performance with confidence knowing t…

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Auditioning & Storytelling with Folk Music w/Madison Mae Williams 56:51

3y ago56:51

56:51

How do we perform folk music in the world of musical theatre? That’s the question I’m covering today with special guest, Madison Mae Williams. With folk musicals like Hadestown, Come from Away, and Bright Star being so popular right now, I’ve been getting a lot of questions from singers on where to find a folk song and how to perform it for their a…

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SHOW BREAKDOWN: Little Shop of Horrors 46:26

3y ago46:26

46:26

A breakdown of the creative team, production history, character arcs, and music styles of my favorite show, Little Shop of Horrors! This dark comedy sci-fi horror spoof by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken is a gem of show full of quirky characters and an effervescent score that perfectly intones the pop music styles of doo wop and rock ‘n roll in 1950…

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Spotlight on Lyricist Howard Ashman & bringing ”I Want” songs to Disney 52:16

3y ago52:16

52:16

Learn the hallmarks of Ashman’s lyric style and how he brought the dramatic conventions of musical theatre songs to Disney. Howard Ashman was playwright, lyricist, and director who wrote lyrics for some of my favorite shows: Smile, Little Shop of Horrors, The Little Mermaid, and Beauty and the Beast. His song lyrics feature delightful rhymes and in…

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Cut the Overwhelm and Create a Practice Plan 33:45

3y ago33:45

33:45

Discover the 4 types of songs that should be on your practice session work list. Do you look at your enormous repertoire book and wonder where to start when it’s time for your at-home practice? Do you start practice warming up by singing through songs, only to find you haven’t learned anything new or honed any skills by the end of the hour? If you’…

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Broadway Auditions, Mega Musicals, and Acting the Song with Phantom of the Opera‘s Thomas James O‘Leary 1:21:49

3y ago1:21:49

1:21:49

Broadway veteran and award-winning director, Thomas James O’Leary, lifts the veil and shares his journey to Broadway where he played title role in Phantom of the Opera for over 1,000 performances. In this in-depth episode, Tom shares loads of lessons about rising through the ranks of some of the greatest mega musicals in history (Les Miserable, Che…

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3 Simple Ways to Improve Your Tone Without Sacrificing Your Acting 36:33

3+ y ago36:33

36:33

Are you an Actor/Singer who wants more confidence in your singing voice? Or are you a Singer/Actor who feels like your vocal technique goes out the window when you start acting more fully? In this episode, I reveal how acting gets in the way of singing with a beautiful tone. Then I talk about 3 easy concepts to think about as you’re singing that wi…

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3 Steps to Identify Your Niche as a Performer 35:40

3+ y ago35:40

35:40

Are you constantly hitting a wall in the audition room? You know you have what it takes to play the role, but the director just doesn’t seem to get it? What you need is to identify your niche. In this episode, we’ll uncover the powerful concept of niche. We’ll discuss what niche is and how to identify your niche so that you can communicate clearly …

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How Does Melody Tell a Story? -- Part 3: SONG FORM 44:54

3+ y ago44:54

44:54

Learn how to unlock the secret of SONG FORM by analyzing common structural formulas of melodic form. Today’s episode concludes our 3-part series on MELODY and how it tells a story. We’ll examine how to identify phrase lengths, how to discover the structural formula your phrases are following, and how a song’s form emerges from phrase groups, more c…

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A Simple 3-Step Exercise to Jumpstart Your Audition Book REFRESH 21:16

3+ y ago21:16

21:16

Want to refresh your audition book, but not sure where to start? This episode gives you an easy 3-step exercise to jumpstart the process of cleaning out your book and finding the songs that will really move the needle in your career. I’ve been hearing from a lot of coaching clients that they want to work on their audition books. They feel like they…

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How Does Melody Tell a Story? -- Part 2: Motivic Development 39:54

3+ y ago39:54

39:54

Learn 6 different types of motivic development and how motives provide the architecture of a melody. Today’s episode continues our 3-part series on MELODY and how it tells a story. We’ll examine what a motive is and how we can alter and develop them to create variation and interest throughout the melody. Once you understand the logic of the archite…

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How Does Melody Tell a Story? -- Part 1: Melodic Contour 42:36

3+ y ago42:36

42:36

In this 3-part series, I’m dissecting melodic composition and how it impacts storytelling in song. I’ll be answering the questions: What is melody? How is it constructed? And most importantly, how does melody tell a story of its own? This episode zeroes in on melodic contour and how it can elevate your interpretation of lyrics. I walk you through s…

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The Artist's Way, Reading Deprivation, & Korrie Checks In 38:17

3+ y ago38:17

38:17

My experience with reading deprivation and giving up social media for a week. In this episode I get personal as I share my journey of reading The Artist’s Way and doing one particular exercise -- READING DEPRIVATION. Sound scary? Hate the idea immediately? Well, If your brain is feeling fried or like you’ve got constant static going on, then it mig…

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The 5 Most Common Audition Mistakes and How to Fix Them! 42:58

3+ y ago42:58

42:58

Learn five advanced techniques for clarifying your storytelling and improving your vocal performance. Spoiler alert: these aren’t the things everyone talks about! I’m going to lay out the 5 MOST COMMON MISTAKES I see singers make when interpreting their songs in an audition. I’ll also discuss WHY they’re so important and HOW YOU CAN FIX these mista…

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Are You Singing the Truth? A Refreshingly Organic Approach to Interpreting Songs w/Enrique Toral 1:03:03

3+ y ago1:03:03

1:03:03

Master voice teacher and operatic tenor, Enrique Toral, shares his refreshingly organic approach to interpreting a song and singing it with YOUR true voice. Have you ever struggled to find your unique voice? Or, maybe you’ve worried that you don’t sound as good as your favorite singer or cast recording? Enrique Toral, a performing artist who has wo…

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Forget About the High Notes and Focus On CREATING CONTEXT 35:44

3+ y ago35:44

35:44

Today, I’m talking about the power of CREATING CONTEXT for your audition song, and how it trumps all the high notes and vocal gymnastics you could ever sing. Join me as I talk about “the moment before,” plot conflict, what your character desires, and how your character changes over the course of a show – all in the name of creating a beautiful, thr…

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