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

Phil Pritchett - The Working Musician

Dec 30th, 2022 1h 13m

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

Piano Bar - An Expert Panel Discusses the Longstanding Tradition of the Piano Bar and the Art of the Show. Panel Guests are Geoff Smith, Katie Pinder Brown, and Ken Gustafson.

Nov 25th, 2022 1h 28m

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,b

Stuart Malina: Tony Award-Winning Music Director/Conductor/Pianist on Creating Movin' Out with Twyla Tharp and Strategies for Masterful Performance

Jun 24th, 2022 1h 37m

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,multipl

Ross Shafer: Emmy Award-winning TV host/comedian turned keynote speaker on recreating success.

Apr 15th, 2022 1h 13m

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 meanin

Episode 8: Strategies for Building and Maintaining an Online and Profitable Presence for Your Brand

Dec 23rd, 2021 1h 49m

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 play

Episode 7: Meaningful Reinvention with Guest Tim Levy. Strategies for Personal and Professional Reinvention, Seeking Challenges, and How to Focus Your Gaze.

Nov 8th, 2021 1h 8m

Drawing on the concepts presented in Matt’s book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Tim Levy joins Matt to discussthe importance of personal and professional reinvention and how to do it,why you should s

Episode 6: A Discussion on Confidence, the Contagious Nature of Anxiety, Composure and Edgy Performance Banter, and the Benefits of Sincere Compliments with the Reverend Merrill Wade.

Aug 26th, 2021 1h 21m

Drawing on the concepts presented in Matt’s book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, the Reverend Merrill Wade joins Matt to discusstactful delivery and the art of remaining composed during a performance

Episode 5: How To Manage Valuable Resources and Frustration Tolerance, The Four Steps To Learning, and an In-Depth Discussion on How vs. Why with Debbie Stanley

Jul 30th, 2021 1h 52m

Drawing on the concepts presented in Matt's book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Debbie joins Matt to discussthe 4-part sequence to learning, identifying Learned Helplessness and Imposter Syndrome, ho

Episode 4: Reprograming with Rickey Getwood Jr

Jul 14th, 2021 55m 40s

Drawing on the concepts presented in Matt’s book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Rickey joins Matt to discussReprogramming our minds for better preparation and performance,How to choose excitement ove

Episode 3: Barrister to Broadway. How Matthew Friedman Pursued His Dream of Becoming A Full-Time Musician and Landed a Role in Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp's Musical, Movin' Out.

Jun 29th, 2021 56m 25s

Focusing on Hook #47 in Matt’s book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Matthew Friedman shares how he transformed from practicing law in New York City to playing the role of the Piano Man in Movin’ Out o

Episode 2: How to Regulate Emotions and Maintain Perspective Onstage and in Life with Therapist Nicole Brogdon, LPC

Jun 16th, 2021 1h 6m

Drawing on the concepts presented in Matt’s book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Nicole Brogdon (MAC,LPC,LMFT) joins Matt to discuss:• How to regulate emotions onstage and within relationships,• How t

Episode 1: Strategies for Mental Preparation and Controlled Performance with Professional Baseball Player Darrell May

May 26th, 2021 53m 39s

Drawing on the concepts presented in Matt's book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Darrell and Matt tell a few stories, discuss tools and techniques, and share strategies anyone can use to prepare menta

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