On The Hook with Matt Wilson Matt Wilson

Drawing on the concepts presented in Matt's book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Kat Edmonson joins Matt to discusschoosing the right environment to spark and capture inspiration,coping with criticism and expectations in high-exposure performance opportunities,gaining strength through improvement, perseverance, and creativity,realizing one's authentic aspirations and pursuing a new path, andfinding meaning and balance that transcends the public pers...

Drawing on the concepts presented in Matt's book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Phil Pritchett joins Matt to discuss the expectations and realities of the working musician. Topics includestories from the studio and the stage, how to approach and evaluate performance,reassessing career goals, andfocusing on meaning and being grateful.Phil Pritchett is a Texas-based rock and roll singer-songwriter, entertainer, and producer. www.philpritche...

Season 2, Episode 3 - Geoff Smith, Katie Pinder Brown, and Ken Gustafson join Matt to talk about the longstanding tradition of the piano bar. Topics includethe allure and accessibility of the show, multiple strategies for an ideal performance,balancing entertainment and musicality,and how a piano bar show can affect an audience.GuestsGeoff Smith is a prolific American music producer and performer. His work includes custom music creation for all forms of media and live- musical performanc...

Drawing on the concepts presented in Matt's book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Stuart Malina joins Matt to discusshis role in creating Movin' Out and a reflection on the show 20 years later,multiple strategies for masterful performance,utilizing and discerning opinions,and maintaining a balanced perspective professionally and personally.In a wide variety of concerts, from masterworks and grand opera to pops, Stuart Malina's ease on the podiu...

Drawing on the concepts presented in Matt’s book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Ross Shafer joins Matt to discussIdentifying and aligning skills for reinventing yourself professionally.Finding meaning within the mundane and how to reframe your day-to-day endeavors.How to draw confidence from what sets you apart.A few performance tips for the stage.Recreating success after failure or when taking on a new endeavor.In addition, Ross shares some cool s...

Drawing on the concepts presented in Matt’s book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Dan Holmes joins Matt to discussspecific tips for building and maintaining an online presence,the role specificity plays in your brand, andthe importance of finding joy in what you are selling.Dan Holmes is a professional musician, songwriter, entertainer, and founder of Allrequestpiano.com. Dan and his partner, Heather Ray, perform over 200 shows a year as All Request ...