B4 The Stage

By 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... more

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How many episodes does B4 The Stage have?

The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.

B4 The Stage episodes:

November 18, 2022Journey 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 [email protected]
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59min
November 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

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1h 4min
May 27, 2022Becoming 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 [email protected]
Podcast edited by Galle Studios
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58min
May 14, 2022Content 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 [email protected]
Podcast edited by Galle Studios
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1h 7min
April 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 [email protected]
Podcast edited by Galle Studios
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1h
February 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 [email protected]
Podcast edited by Galle Studios
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34min
January 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 [email protected]
Podcast edited by Galle Studios
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44min
December 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 [email protected]
Podcast edited by Galle Studios
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1h 19min
December 17, 2021 Building Websites for Musicians and Creatives with Taylor Rossi
Taylor Rossi is a Boston based flutist and website designer for Nicole Riccardo Media, a digital marketing company for musicians and creatives. In this episode, we talked about:
1️⃣ Being able to show your authentic self and help others find you through a website
2️⃣ How to decide if hiring a website designer is a good fit for you
3️⃣ How to write effectively on a website
4️⃣ The importance of establishing your website early
| MENTIONED |
Nicole Riccardo Media Website
Taylor's 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 [email protected]
Podcast edited by Galle Studios
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32min
December 15, 2021 Building a Studio for Success with Hyunji Yi
Hyunji Yi is a professional cellist based out of LA working as an educator and performer. She talks about growing up in a family that encouraged music making, her experience in college, and her pathway to teaching. In this episode, we talked about:
1️⃣ Tips on how to start your own studio as a student
2️⃣ The gift that teaching gives us
3️⃣ The importance of asking questions

|MENTIONED|
Hyunji's Instagram
Hyunji's Youtube channel

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 [email protected]
Podcast edited by Galle Studios
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39min

FAQs about B4 The Stage:

How many episodes does B4 The Stage have?

The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.