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Do you ever feel consumed by self-doubt and disabled by insecurity? The Performers Mind is based on things that have helped me through my own battles and those of my singing students. It is here to help performers but is relevant for anyone who needs to perform in any capacity of life; parents, teachers, managers, students…. humans. The Performers Mind is especially for those who feel the desire, the push or pull of needing more from life. It’s for those people who know they could do more th ...
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How important are feelings? Do they guide us towards the best path for us? Feelings come and go, they vary from one extreme to the other - so how can we rely on them? Fear and nerves are also feelings but is there more involved in that? Is it normal or ok to feel scared and nervous? Bianca discusses her own relationship with feelings and how she ha…
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In this interview, Brad openly discusses some of the ways he's changed over the years. Starting out as someone who felt the need to prove himself to his peers in the industry, to figuring out who he is as a musician and being comfortable in what he can offer. He's worked with plenty of known singers who got their start in reality TV and so has a re…
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In this interview, Brad openly discusses some of the ways he's changed over the years. Starting out as someone who felt the need to prove himself to his peers in the industry, to figuring out who he is as a musician and being comfortable in what he can offer. He's worked with plenty of known singers who got their start in reality TV and so has a re…
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In this podcast, Bianca discusses the issue of 'competition' in an industry that is primarily opinion based. "We live in a very critical world made up of people just like us, who pass judgement and compare themselves with others. Perhaps the fear we carry of negative judgements, stem from our own criticism of others? We are the ones who create this…
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"Simone is a great mix of natural talent and hard work in a positive, warm and relaxed personality." - Nick Brown Simone is a perfect example of humility AND confidence. She has a reputation for being extremely capable and someone who is very easy to work with. She prioritizes helping others and trusting those she works with. Simone does have the s…
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In this podcast, Bianca reminds us of the big picture. So often we get caught up in things that ultimately don't matter. We waste our precious energy on worry and 'what ifs'. Performers can also carry too much responsibility. Bianca shares her own battles of self-importance and how she has learnt she is not responsible for others. Take the pressure…
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Lisa is known for her improvisation which is driven by rhythm, expression and harmony, inspired by a range of nations. She is a founding member of the all female vocal group, Coco's Lunch and she is a passionate and engaging workshop leader and lecturer at Box Hill Institute. This conversation centres around her view of improvisation and her perfor…
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I love the feeling of being prepared. However, I have had to learn that preparation isn't everything. In life and on stage, mistakes happen and things go "wrong" (not as planned). Are mistakes a bad thing? Can they be a positive experience for the performer and the audience? Could "mistakes" actually be perceived as performance highlights? Tune in …
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Dave Evans is well-known around the Melbourne music scene as an excellent musician and a lovely guy. He's been performing professionally for over 14 years as a bassist and keys player. In this podcast, Dave shares openly about his experience managing the anxiety surrounding his life both on and off stage. Tune in to hear how Dave continues to grow,…
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