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 Asimakopoulos and friends, Jeff illustrates how these elements can transform a performance into an unforgettable experience.

Some of the People/Products Mentioned (Nonsponsored)

• Nina Assimakopoulos
  • Instagram
• West Virginia University, College of Creative Arts and Media
  • WVU Flute Studio
• Asha Cabaca
• Jay Young
• West Virginia Botanical Garden
• West Virginia Rovers Coalition
• New River Conservancy
  • New River Clean Water Alliance
• Friends of Deckers Creek
• Friends of the Cheat
• Mon Valley Mushrooms

Produced by Red House Productions

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, and breaking genre norms to form a deeper connection with your audience. Whether you're an amateur, a seasoned professional, or a music educator, our goal is to help you achieve a greater return on your performance investment. This could range from building a more committed fanbase to increasing merchandise sales. We utilize an adult learning model, so we assume you already have a foundation in performance and aim to refine and innovate on your existing skills. The ultimate goal? To create unforgettable experiences that not only entertain but engage your audience on a deeper level. The call to action is to foster community, encourage engagement, and provide actionable insights, all of which can be further explored at intentionalmusicianship.com.

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 to step out of their practice rooms and start performing in public, emphasizing the importance of live performance for personal and professional growth. He shares his experiences and practical tips on how to begin performing outside, whether it’s for friends and family, or as a street musician (busker).

The great thing about all of this is that you can practice your performance practice, showmanship, story telling, and audience engagement in the "wild" with real people!

Products Mentioned (Nonsponsored)

• Hal Leonard Music
• Alfred Music
• irealpro
• Hercules Tablet/Phone Stand
• Block Rocker Plus
• PageFlip Butterfly
• PageFlip Firefly

Other items mentioned, Wind clips, plexiglass, battery chargers.

You can use what you like. Above is where I started.

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, and breaking genre norms to form a deeper connection with your audience. Whether you're an amateur, a seasoned professional, or a music educator, our goal is to help you achieve a greater return on your performance investment. This could range from building a more committed fanbase to increasing merchandise sales. We utilize an adult learning model, so we assume you already have a foundation in performance and aim to refine and innovate on your existing skills. The ultimate goal? To create unforgettable experiences that not only entertain but engage your audience on a deeper level. The call to action is to foster community, encourage engagement, and provide actionable insights, all of which can be further explored at intentionalmusicianship.com.

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 before they happen. This way, you can plan better, reduce stage anxiety, boost your confidence, and connect more deeply with your audience.

This episode is extra special because it was a live podcast experiment with my producer, Eric, co-owner of Red House Productions. Heidi wanted to help me grow a bit so, we decided to go off the cuff on a Saturday afternoon to see how this one take style of podcast would work.

Ideas from the episode:

• Identify potential performance issues early using a pre-mortem analysis.
• Brainstorm solutions for possible stage mishaps to boost confidence.
• Create contingency plans for technical and environmental disruptions.
• Embrace mistakes as part of the live performance experience.
• Visualize the entire performance to anticipate and mitigate problems.
• Use real-life examples to humanize and learn from performance blunders.
• Adapt and stay flexible to handle unexpected challenges on stage.
• Practice stage presence and audience engagement techniques.
• Role-play potential disruptions during rehearsals to build resilience.
• Share your pre-mortem plans with peers for feedback and improvement.

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Folks mentioned in the podcast:

• Red House Productions

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, and breaking genre norms to form a deeper connection with your audience. Whether you're an amateur, a seasoned professional, or a music educator, our goal is to help you achieve a greater return on your performance investment. This could range from building a more committed fanbase to increasing merchandise sales. We utilize an adult learning model, so we assume you already have a foundation in performance and aim to refine and innovate on your existing skills. The ultimate goal? To create unforgettable experiences that not only entertain but engage your audience on a deeper level. The call to action is to foster community, encourage engagement, and provide actionable insights, all of which can be further explored at intentionalmusicianship.com.