B4 The Stage

B4 The Stage
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B4 The Stage

Going behind the scenes of what it takes to be a musician in the 21st-century world. How do musicians market themselves? How do we get gigs? What happens before a musician steps onto the stage and how do they get there? So let’s discover what the artist’s life is before the stage!

  1. 11/18/2022

    Journey to Becoming a Professional Musician with Sophia Kannathasan

    Sophia Kannathasan studied at the University of Leeds. Sophia was also a member of the Chineke! Junior Orchestra. At the time of recording, during her journey to becoming a professional musician, she had been working outside London in Essex, working at a concert hall for an entire year while juggling her solo violin development. In this episode, we talked about: The "Am I good enough for music school?" How diversity plays a role in her relationship to music Practice routines Injuries Find your host, Grace Lamb, on social media: Website Youtube  follow on IG: @B4thestage + @gracesviolin If you have any questions or topics you would like covered on the show, please contact me at b4thestage@gmail.com

    58 min

  2. 11/04/2022

    Promoting Your Own Music Career with Violinist Timothy Chooi

    Soloist Timothy Chooi talks about his relationship with social media, working with managers, and finding new ways to promote your musical career. In this episode, we talked about: How to travel with an instrument working with a manager vs. by yourself. Personal finance tips for musicians, and promoting yourself online  | RESOURCES | timothychooi.com follow on IG: @B4thestage + @gracesviolin

    1h 4m

  3. 05/27/2022

    Becoming a Recording Artist with Gina Luciani

    Gina Luciani is a flutist and recording artist. Gina has a broad range of interests from branding, website building, and building good relationships. This episode of B4thestage explores the importance of creating opportunities for oneself. Gina's passion for film music goes back to her childhood and still lives in her today. In addition to being on 6 Oscar nominated films, Gina has performed with artists such as Kanye West, Ariana Grande, Carrie Underwood, Chance the Rapper, as well as recorded for various shows found on Netflix, including Arcane, and Cobra Kai. In this episode, we talked about: Gina's start with recording and path toward entering the industry Important things to check when starting to record yourself How her mindsets lead her to succeed Networking as a musician | RESOURCES | Website Instagram Youtube  Tiktok Find your host, Grace Lamb, on social media: Website Youtube  Tiktok follow on IG: @B4thestage + @gracesviolin If you have any questions or topics you would like covered on the show, please contact me at b4thestage@gmail.com Podcast edited by Galle Studios

    57 min

  4. 05/14/2022

    Content Creator and Orchestral Cellist Nathan Chan

    Nathan Chan currently is a content creator, and assistant principal cellist in the Seattle Symphony. Listen along as we hear about Nathan's aural explorations as a cellist in different genres and formats (recording, performing, etc), his thoughts on cello technique, as creating music beyond the stage through content creating. In this episode, we talked about: His journey towards entering the professional music world The learning pacing he adopted for absorbing orchestral repertoire Using recording as a tool to develop heightened listening skills Relationships with social media and creation Find your host, Grace Lamb, on social media: Website Youtube  Tiktok follow on IG: @B4thestage + @gracesviolin If you have any questions or topics you would like covered on the show, please contact me at b4thestage@gmail.com Podcast edited by Galle Studios

    1h 7m

  5. 04/07/2022

    Kimberlee Dray and Serving Your Community

    Kimberlee Dray is a performing musician who experienced hearing loss due to Ménière's disease. After studying music in college and switching to an English major, picking her violin back up became therapeutic and helpful for her condition. Listen to Kimberlee encourage being a doer, making a tribe for yourself, and serving others. In this episode, we talked about: 1. Meniere's Disease 2. Self-marketing and management 3. Intentionality with choosing repertoire 4. Serving the donors |MENTIONED|  The Podcast Editors Find your host, Grace Lamb, on social media: Website Youtube  Tiktok follow on IG: @B4thestage + @gracesviolin If you have any questions or topics you would like covered on the show, please contact me at b4thestage@gmail.com Podcast edited by Galle Studios

    59 min
  6. Working With a Manager: John Zion, Managing Director of MKI Artists

    02/17/2022

    Working With a Manager: John Zion, Managing Director of MKI Artists

    John Zion has served as the Managing Director of MKI Artists since taking ownership of the firm in 2015. He oversees strategic planning and operations, and directs the careers of a prestigious roster of international artists. He serves on the board of Chamber Music America and has presented on arts-related issues at the Manhattan School of Music, the University at Buffalo, APAP|NYC, Chamber Music America’s National Conference, and the Avaloch Farm Music Institute. In 2012, he was named one of the “Rising Stars in the Performing Arts” by Musical America. John studied at Lawrence University and the Hartt School of Music; before coming to MKI Artists, he performed regularly as a violinist with orchestras throughout New England, taught public-school music, and toured Vietnam with his string quartet. In his free time, John enjoys cooking, reading, and traveling.  |MENTIONED| Website Our Concerts  Instagram  Editing software Find your host, Grace Lamb, on social media: Website Youtube  Tiktok follow on IG: @B4thestage + @gracesviolin If you have any questions or topics you would like covered on the show, please contact me at b4thestage@gmail.com Podcast edited by Galle Studios

    33 min
  7. Teaching and Curating on Social Media with Anne-Sophie Beranger

    01/28/2022

    Teaching and Curating on Social Media with Anne-Sophie Beranger

    Anne Sophie Beranger is a violinist and teacher based in London, UK. She spends most of her time as a music teacher in the primary phase (from nursery to age 11), as well as private teaching. She’s been also broadening her Instagram page in creating a series dedicated to sharing musical facts. This episode explores how her musical upbringing lead her to a career of teaching. In this episode, we talked about: 1️⃣ How Sophie got started with teaching 2️⃣ What drives Sophie to teach music to young kids 3️⃣ Curating a series on instagram 4️⃣ Getting rid of her fears to then share her passions online | MENTIONED | Anne's Website Instagram Find your host, Grace Lamb, on social media: Website Youtube  Tiktok follow on IG: @B4thestage + @gracesviolin If you have any questions or topics you would like covered on the show, please contact me at b4thestage@gmail.com Podcast edited by Galle Studios

    43 min
  8. Finding Your Why with Drew Forde aka Thatviolakid

    12/20/2021

    Finding Your Why with Drew Forde aka Thatviolakid

    Drew Forde is a violist also best known as thatviolakid. He runs a improv comedy podcast that talks about music (faking notes podcast). In asking Drew for tips on podcasts, listen along to their conversation about creating connections with people, speaking to your audience, putting the social back into social media and more. In this episode, we talked about: 1️⃣  Finding your "why" 2️⃣  Conveyance of stories to your audience 3️⃣  Tips on how to start and develop your podcast 4️⃣  The next stops in the classical music world 5️⃣  Kindness and giving to others OR listening and getting to know your community (This was for Drew's story about DMV) | MENTIONED | Faking Notes podcast found on all podcast streaming services Instagram Facebook twitter Drew's website: http://thatviolakid.com/ | RESOURCES | Japanese concept Ikigai Atomic Habits by James Clear How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie Find your host, Grace Lamb, on social media: Website Youtube  Tiktok follow on IG: @B4thestage + @gracesviolin If you have any questions or topics you would like covered on the show, please contact me at b4thestage@gmail.com Podcast edited by Galle Studios

    1h 19m
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Going behind the scenes of what it takes to be a musician in the 21st-century world. How do musicians market themselves? How do we get gigs? What happens before a musician steps onto the stage and how do they get there? So let’s discover what the artist’s life is before the stage!

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    B4 The Stage
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    22
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