33 episodes

So, you're blind. Can you sing? Can you play an instrument? Can you act? Can you dance? Of course you can! Join Lizzy Muhammad-Park and her special guests as they pull back the curtain on their successes and struggles as blind people in the performing arts. Be educated, be challenged, be entertained, and be empowered to join us as we work together to make a "Scene Change" for the blind. Presented by the National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division: www.nfb-pad.org

Scene Change National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division

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    • 4.6 • 5 Ratings

So, you're blind. Can you sing? Can you play an instrument? Can you act? Can you dance? Of course you can! Join Lizzy Muhammad-Park and her special guests as they pull back the curtain on their successes and struggles as blind people in the performing arts. Be educated, be challenged, be entertained, and be empowered to join us as we work together to make a "Scene Change" for the blind. Presented by the National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division: www.nfb-pad.org

    This Ain't Nike, but Just Do It!

    This Ain't Nike, but Just Do It!

    On this episode of Scene Change, Lizzy
    interviews The Performing Arts Division’s newest board member, Kingsley Martin.
    Here his attitudes on jumping right in to acting, podcasting, and whatever else
    you may want to do. Listen until the end for an unexpected  role reversal where Lizzy gets interviewed by
    the guest!



    Connect with Us



    Visit our website: www.nfb-pad.org

    Facebook: National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division

    Twitter: @nfb_pad

    • 1 hr 15 min
    The Return of Precious Perez!

    The Return of Precious Perez!

    She has been a PAD Board member, a member of our podcast team, a co-founder of RAMPD, and a Latin pop sensation. So, she's done it all, right? Not even close! Since we last featured Precious on the show, she's released several new songs, moved across the country, performed at some impressive venues, and (lest we forget) married our own producer, Shane Lowe. Join us as Lizzy and Precious catch up on where Precious's journey has taken her, her future plans, and what the Kennedy Center has to do with it all.

    Keep in mind that this is our last episode before the NFB national convention in Houston. We hope to see many of you at our meeting and Showcase of Talent! If you need to join us or renew your membership in time for convention, visit nfb-pad.org/member. See you in Houston!

    • 57 min
    A Scene Change Recital: Part 2

    A Scene Change Recital: Part 2

    For part 2 of our series on classical piano, we're rejoined
    by our panel of 3 accomplished blind pianists as we look into the practical
    side of performing. How do they learn complex repertoire? How do they make that
    big leap across the keyboard accurately? How does a pianist adjust the bench to
    the perfect height and prepare for an outstanding performance? Lizzy and her
    guests will address all these questions and more on this episode, plus we'll
    hear what these musicians are up to next!

     

    Connect with our guests

    Yoo Jin Noh: https://www.youtube.com/@yoojinnoh9947

    Elizabeth Sprecher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-sprecher-77348522b/
    and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTLuBTOaSOQ

    David Lai: https://youtube.com/@davidlai1996

     

    Connect with the National Federation of the Blind Performing
    Arts Division!

    Website: www.nfb-pad.org

    Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/PerformingArtsDivision





















    Follow
    us on Twitter: @NFB_PAD

    • 41 min
    A Scene Change Recital: Part 1

    A Scene Change Recital: Part 1

    This month we begin our two-part interview with 3 talented classical pianists who will share their experience in the conservatory environment, share interesting insights about their diverse backgrounds, offer performing advice, and much more. Of course, we'll also hear a selection of their performances for all who love the piano to enjoy!

    • 28 min
    From the Archives: Meet our Educators!

    From the Archives: Meet our Educators!

    We're switching up the format of this month's episode as we share a recording of the membership call that kicked off 2023 in the NFB Performing Arts Division! That call featured a lively discussion with a panel of blind music educators who are making a difference in the lives of their students every day. Learn their creative techniques for dealing with the day-to-day challenges of the classroom, how they deal with their students' thoughts about blindness, what tools they use in their work, and much more!

    We host these membership calls bimonthly on a wide variety of topics of interest to blind performers! Want to know when the next call is and how to participate? Become a member of our organization so you can receive our newsletter, join our events, and much more! Visit nfb-pad.org/member for more information.

    • 1 hr 22 min
    Down in the DM's, Up on a Tuesday!

    Down in the DM's, Up on a Tuesday!

    Hang out with our host Lizzy and creative couple Dan and Michelle to learn about their relationship podcast, shared values, and advice for finding and keeping a partner on air and in life. Who knows whom better? What might they name a potential restaurant? How do they divide their duties on their show and at home? Tune in as these partners on and off-air slide in our DM's this Valentine's Day!
    Find their podcast here: https://downinthedm.libsyn.com/

    • 56 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
5 Ratings

5 Ratings

Access Today ,

Believe in the impossible!

The Scene Change Podcast is more than a fun show with some great interviews. It is a call to action for anyone who has a site challenge or confidence issue. Through conversations and revelation, listeners can be inspired and motivated to try something new and follow their passions in creativity and life. The conversations are entertaining and engaging, and behind all of it is a positive message that anything is possible. start listening to one episode and before you know it., you will have binged the series and get excited for what comes next.

KayMusic57 ,

Blind people can perform!

Helpful podcast showcasing a variety of blind talent from all kinds of performing arts from music to dance to comedy, while also offering practical advice for those just getting started.

Chela_Robles ,

Great podcast highly recommend

Very engaging and very informative keep up the great work!

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