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davidlanemusic

David - The Musician Toolkit

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Composer, Teacher, Podcaster https://linktr.ee/davidlanemusic

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One of the non-music books that I recommend for any musician is The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek. A concert is a finite game, but practice and all the important work before and after is part of an infinite game, where you judge yourself by process and refinement, not just results. Listen to Episode 41 of The Musician Toolkit on any podcast app or through the link in my bio. #recommendedbooks #goodbooks #musiciantoolkit #musicianship #musician #podcast #greatbooks #infinitegame #theinfinitegame #simonsinek created by David - The Musician Toolkit with David - The Musician Toolkit's original sound

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One of the non-music books that I recommend for any musician is The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek. A concert is a finite game, but practice and all the important work before and after is part of an infinite game, where you judge yourself by process and refinement, not just results.

Listen to Episode 41 of The Musician Toolkit on any podcast app or through the link in my bio.

#recommendedbooks #goodbooks #musiciantoolkit #musicianship #musician #podcast #greatbooks #infinitegame #theinfinitegame #simonsinek

One of the 10 non-music books I recommend for musicians is “Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway” by Susan Jeffers. It’s counterintuitive but true that waiting for our fear or anxiety to subside before doing the big thing is backwards. The fear goes away WHEN you do it, not before. This is true of performing in public as well as giving an interview as a podcaster! Listen to Episode 41 of The Musician Toolkit on any podcast app or through the link in my bio. #recommendedbooks #goodbooks #musiciantoolkit #musicianship #musician #podcast #greatbooks #feelthefearanddoitanyway created by David - The Musician Toolkit with David - The Musician Toolkit's original sound

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One of the 10 non-music books I recommend for musicians is “Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway” by Susan Jeffers. It’s counterintuitive but true that waiting for our fear or anxiety to subside before doing the big thing is backwards. The fear goes away WHEN you do it, not before. This is true of performing in public as well as giving an interview as a podcaster!

Listen to Episode 41 of The Musician Toolkit on any podcast app or through the link in my bio.

#recommendedbooks #goodbooks #musiciantoolkit #musicianship #musician #podcast #greatbooks #feelthefearanddoitanyway

Here’s one more clip from Episode 40 with Taylor Rossi. If you’re a musician, and prospective clients see your website, does it have what they are looking for, or are you just publishing what you want people to see even if it might not be speaking to those seeking to hire you? You can find Episode 40 of The Musician Toolkit on any podcast app or through the link in my bio. #musician #webdesign #podcast #musiciantoolkit #taylorrossi #nrmedia #musicbusiness created by David - The Musician Toolkit with David - The Musician Toolkit's original sound

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Here’s one more clip from Episode 40 with Taylor Rossi. If you’re a musician, and prospective clients see your website, does it have what they are looking for, or are you just publishing what you want people to see even if it might not be speaking to those seeking to hire you?

You can find Episode 40 of The Musician Toolkit on any podcast app or through the link in my bio.

#musician #webdesign #podcast #musiciantoolkit #taylorrossi #nrmedia #musicbusiness

If you’re a musician, and prospective clients see your website, do they see images and text that make it easy to imagine how fun and helpful it would be to have your services? Or is the website just your shrine, your museum of your own accomplishments? This is a big difference between websites that convert clients and ones that don’t. You can find Episode 40 of The Musician Toolkit on any podcast app or through the link in my bio. #musician #webdesign #podcast #musiciantoolkit #taylorrossi #nrmedia #musicbusiness created by David - The Musician Toolkit with David - The Musician Toolkit's original sound

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If you’re a musician, and prospective clients see your website, do they see images and text that make it easy to imagine how fun and helpful it would be to have your services? Or is the website just your shrine, your museum of your own accomplishments? This is a big difference between websites that convert clients and ones that don’t.

You can find Episode 40 of The Musician Toolkit on any podcast app or through the link in my bio.

#musician #webdesign #podcast #musiciantoolkit #taylorrossi #nrmedia #musicbusiness

In this clip from Episode 39 of The Musician Toolkit, I talk about the examples you might see from certain music that you want to avoid if you want to increase your own odds of success. Not having a bad attitude while at the gig is a great first step. Check out the full episode at any podcast app or through the link in my bio. #musician #musicianship #musiciantoolkit #badexample #podcast #workingmusician created by David - The Musician Toolkit with David - The Musician Toolkit's original sound

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In this clip from Episode 39 of The Musician Toolkit, I talk about the examples you might see from certain music that you want to avoid if you want to increase your own odds of success. Not having a bad attitude while at the gig is a great first step.

Check out the full episode at any podcast app or through the link in my bio.

#musician #musicianship #musiciantoolkit #badexample #podcast #workingmusician

For every several successful musicians who offer blueprints to imitate, there is one who seems to succeed in spite of some traits you SHOULDN’T imitate. It’s tempting to think, “Well, they do it, and they’re doing well. Why should I be different?” In this clip from Episode 39 of The Musician Toolkit, I offer some reasons. Check out the full episode at any podcast app or through the link in my bio. #musician #musicianship #musiciantoolkit #badexample #podcast #workingmusician created by David - The Musician Toolkit with David - The Musician Toolkit's original sound

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For every several successful musicians who offer blueprints to imitate, there is one who seems to succeed in spite of some traits you SHOULDN’T imitate. It’s tempting to think, “Well, they do it, and they’re doing well. Why should I be different?” In this clip from Episode 39 of The Musician Toolkit, I offer some reasons.

Check out the full episode at any podcast app or through the link in my bio.

#musician #musicianship #musiciantoolkit #badexample #podcast #workingmusician

Check out Episode 38 of The Musician Toolkit on any podcast app, or through the link in my bio! #rhythm #sightreading #percussionist #musiciantoolkit #musicianship #musician #musicstudents #musicteacher created by David - The Musician Toolkit with David - The Musician Toolkit's original sound

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Check out Episode 38 of The Musician Toolkit on any podcast app, or through the link in my bio!

#rhythm #sightreading #percussionist #musiciantoolkit #musicianship #musician #musicstudents #musicteacher

This is a great observation from my guest, David Krosner, on how deciphering the vast majority of rhythms we need to learn can be perceived in groups of 2 or 3. Check out Episode 38 of The Musician Toolkit on any podcast app, or through the link in my bio! #rhythm #sightreading #percussionist #musiciantoolkit #musicianship #musician #musicstudents #musicteacher created by David - The Musician Toolkit with David - The Musician Toolkit's original sound

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This is a great observation from my guest, David Krosner, on how deciphering the vast majority of rhythms we need to learn can be perceived in groups of 2 or 3.

Check out Episode 38 of The Musician Toolkit on any podcast app, or through the link in my bio!

#rhythm #sightreading #percussionist #musiciantoolkit #musicianship #musician #musicstudents #musicteacher

In practice, it’s a great idea to always do more than you actually need. Sing higher than the highest note of the piece. Prepare the piece faster than the intended tempo. Anytime you can do MORE, you make it easier to relax as you play exactly what you intended. Also, just for fun, check out my suddenly appearing glasses at the halfway point. Check out Episode 37 of The Musician Toolkit on podcast apps everywhere or through the link in my bio! #musicianship #musiciantoolkit #musicstudent #musicteacher #composing #practicetips created by David - The Musician Toolkit with David - The Musician Toolkit's original sound

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In practice, it’s a great idea to always do more than you actually need. Sing higher than the highest note of the piece. Prepare the piece faster than the intended tempo. Anytime you can do MORE, you make it easier to relax as you play exactly what you intended.

Also, just for fun, check out my suddenly appearing glasses at the halfway point.

Check out Episode 37 of The Musician Toolkit on podcast apps everywhere or through the link in my bio!

#musicianship #musiciantoolkit #musicstudent #musicteacher #composing #practicetips

This week’s episode came from listener questions about composing practice etudes or exercises based on troublesome measures. One of the questions was, “if I’m going to go to all that trouble, wouldn’t it make sense to just practice the original benefit.” This is part of my answer, why creating your own etudes is still a good idea. Check out Episode 37 of The Musician Toolkit on podcast apps everywhere or through the link in my bio! #musicianship #musiciantoolkit #musicstudent #musicteacher #composing #practicetips created by David - The Musician Toolkit with David - The Musician Toolkit's original sound

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This week’s episode came from listener questions about composing practice etudes or exercises based on troublesome measures. One of the questions was, “if I’m going to go to all that trouble, wouldn’t it make sense to just practice the original benefit.” This is part of my answer, why creating your own etudes is still a good idea.

Check out Episode 37 of The Musician Toolkit on podcast apps everywhere or through the link in my bio!

#musicianship #musiciantoolkit #musicstudent #musicteacher #composing #practicetips

When moving to a new area, there’s still no substitute for getting out and meeting people in person, but in 2023 you also need a social presence. This means putting out videos of your performances, listed where prospective collaborators can find you. Check out Episode 36 of The Musician Toolkit on the podcast app of your choice, or through the link in my bio. #musiciantoolkit #podcast #musician #travelingmusician #newcity #unstarvingmusician created by David - The Musician Toolkit with David - The Musician Toolkit's original sound

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When moving to a new area, there’s still no substitute for getting out and meeting people in person, but in 2023 you also need a social presence. This means putting out videos of your performances, listed where prospective collaborators can find you.

Check out Episode 36 of The Musician Toolkit on the podcast app of your choice, or through the link in my bio.

#musiciantoolkit #podcast #musician #travelingmusician #newcity #unstarvingmusician

Connecting online with local groups (for your new area) is not only helpful for musicians when or just before moving to a new area, it’s essential! Check out Episode 36 of The Musician Toolkit on the podcast app of your choice, or through the link in my bio. #musiciantoolkit #podcast #musician #travelingmusician #newcity #unstarvingmusician created by David - The Musician Toolkit with David - The Musician Toolkit's original sound

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Connecting online with local groups (for your new area) is not only helpful for musicians when or just before moving to a new area, it’s essential!

Check out Episode 36 of The Musician Toolkit on the podcast app of your choice, or through the link in my bio.

#musiciantoolkit #podcast #musician #travelingmusician #newcity #unstarvingmusician

If you’re both specific and committed to your goals, you become indistractable. It’s like when you’re watching something riveting on TV and someone in the house steps in front of you. You momentarily lose the image, but you continue to focus until the distraction is gone. (Yes, I misspelled “indistractable” for the video) You can hear Episode 35 of The Musician Toolkit on all podcast apps or through the link in my bio! #podcast #musiciantoolkit #musicianship #selfimprovement #settinggoals #practicetips created by David - The Musician Toolkit with David - The Musician Toolkit's original sound

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If you’re both specific and committed to your goals, you become indistractable. It’s like when you’re watching something riveting on TV and someone in the house steps in front of you. You momentarily lose the image, but you continue to focus until the distraction is gone. (Yes, I misspelled “indistractable” for the video)

You can hear Episode 35 of The Musician Toolkit on all podcast apps or through the link in my bio!

#podcast #musiciantoolkit #musicianship #selfimprovement #settinggoals #practicetips

Episode 35 of The Musician Toolkit podcast is all about the importance of being specific with your goals, visualizing your future success (with a practice session or your long-term goals) with as much detail as you can. It’s one of the traits of highly successful artists and athletes! You can hear the episode on all podcast apps or through the link in my bio! #podcast #musiciantoolkit #musicianship #selfimprovement #settinggoals #practicetips created by David - The Musician Toolkit with David - The Musician Toolkit's original sound

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Episode 35 of The Musician Toolkit podcast is all about the importance of being specific with your goals, visualizing your future success (with a practice session or your long-term goals) with as much detail as you can. It’s one of the traits of highly successful artists and athletes!

You can hear the episode on all podcast apps or through the link in my bio!

#podcast #musiciantoolkit #musicianship #selfimprovement #settinggoals #practicetips

According to Michelle Merrill, conductor of the Winston-Salem Symphony and the Coastal Symphony of Georgia, there is never enough time for a conductor to rehearse everything they want. Time management skills are essential for a conductor! You can listen to Episode 34 of The Musician Toolkit on any podcast app or through the link in my bio. #conductor #conducting #womeninmusic #michellemerrill #podcast #musiciantoolkit #musicianship #winstonsalem #wssymphony #musicinterview #timemanagement created by David - The Musician Toolkit with David - The Musician Toolkit's original sound

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According to Michelle Merrill, conductor of the Winston-Salem Symphony and the Coastal Symphony of Georgia, there is never enough time for a conductor to rehearse everything they want. Time management skills are essential for a conductor!

You can listen to Episode 34 of The Musician Toolkit on any podcast app or through the link in my bio.

#conductor #conducting #womeninmusic #michellemerrill #podcast #musiciantoolkit #musicianship #winstonsalem #wssymphony #musicinterview #timemanagement

When you’re working with professional symphonic musicians who know how to learn the music themselves, what does a conductor actually do? Michelle Merrill, conductor of the Winston-Salem Symphony, answers in this clip from the latest episode of The Musician Toolkit podcast! You can listen to Episode 34 of The Musician Toolkit on any podcast app or through the link in my bio. #conductor #conducting #womeninmusic #michellemerrill #podcast #musiciantoolkit #musicianship #winstonsalem #wsso #musicinterview created by David - The Musician Toolkit with David - The Musician Toolkit's original sound

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When you’re working with professional symphonic musicians who know how to learn the music themselves, what does a conductor actually do? Michelle Merrill, conductor of the Winston-Salem Symphony, answers in this clip from the latest episode of The Musician Toolkit podcast!

You can listen to Episode 34 of The Musician Toolkit on any podcast app or through the link in my bio.

#conductor #conducting #womeninmusic #michellemerrill #podcast #musiciantoolkit #musicianship #winstonsalem #wsso #musicinterview

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