EP 137 | ALYSSA DAY: Mental Illness, Social Anxiety, and How To Get Paid For Playing Guitar

The Riffhard Podcast

Alyssa Day is a trailblazing guitarist/composer who is in our top 10 guitarists to watch list.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Alyssa Day

00:02:48 - The Drive for Self-Improvement

00:15:31 - The Power of Visualization in Learning a Musical Piece

00:18:39 - Visualizing Rhythms and Melodic Arcs

00:24:44 - The Importance of Broadening Musical Perspective

00:27:56 - The Importance of Funk Playing Techniques for Guitarists

00:33:56 - Prioritizing in a Busy Schedule

00:40:39 - Engineering Your Life to Prioritize Relationships

00:43:55 - Introversion and Social Anxiety

00:53:49 - Analyzing and Modifying Behavior in a Saturated Market for Success

00:57:11 - Transitioning into Video Content

01:04:16 - The Joys and Challenges of Being a Musician

01:11:00 - Balancing Career Opportunities

01:14:15 - Deciding Your Worth and Raising Rates

01:23:52 - The Importance of Accountability

01:33:17 - The Anxiety of Being Self-Employed in the Music Industry

01:36:41 - The Value of Visual and Audio Content in Podcasts

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