Second Verse

Life, Death & Music: Benjamin Kintisch’s Journey to “Life Review: The Hospice Musical”


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Finding Harmony in Hospice: Benjamin Kintisch's Journey with Life Review: The Hospice Musical

In this episode of Second Verse, host Becky Boyland speaks with Benjamin Kintisch, a chaplain, music teacher, and cantor, about his transformation from a cantor to the creator of Life Review: The Hospice Musical. Kintisch shares how chaplaincy experiences shaped his musical, emphasizing music as a medium for healing and connection. The discussion covers imposter syndrome, the importance of saying yes to creative opportunities, and the evolution of Life Review through the COVID pandemic. He offers insights into song co-writing, community support, and finding joy through musical exploration. The episode concludes by inspiring listeners to share their authentic stories and build circles of collaborators and supporters.

Connect with Ben:

  • Web: lifereviewmusical.com
  • Instagram: @lifereviewmusical

Resources:

  • Sue Horowitz, JSCR (Jewish Songwriter Cooperative Retreat), Album: Notes from the Garrison: https://www.suehorowitz.com/
  • Alex Palting, The Hustling Creative: https://www.alexandramariapalting.com/
  • End-of-Life University Podcast, https://eolupodcast.com/
  • Today We Laughed… and Learned Podcast, https://www.instagram.com/todaywelaughedandlearned/

Sponsors:

  • Attitude Creativity: https://attitudecreativity.com/blueprint
  • Singing / Straw: https://secondverse.com/singingstraw (affiliate link, 10% coupon auto-applied, or use code “secondverse”)

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Benjamin Kintisch Interview Teaser
  • 00:23 Introduction
  • 01:27 Welcome and Early Musical Influences
  • 03:11 Transition to Cantor and Teaching
  • 04:56 Becoming a Chaplain and Musical Inspiration
  • 08:00 Creating and Performing Life Review
  • 23:55 SPONSOR: Attitude Creativity
  • 25:14 SPONSOR: Singing / Straw
  • 26:15 How Comedy and Music Help with the Hard Conversations
  • 30:46 COVID-19 Impact and Adaptation
  • 36:51 The Power of Support in Creative Projects
  • 37:43 Navigating the COVID Era and Fringe Festivals
  • 38:59 The Importance of Scheduling and Follow-ups
  • 40:47 Collaborations and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
  • 42:01 The Journey of a Creative: From Ideas to Execution
  • 46:25 Encouraging Musical Exploration
  • 47:37 The Role of Hobbies in a Creative Life
  • 49:02 The Impact of Retreats and Songwriting Prompts
  • 53:29 Leveraging Social Media for Creative Projects
  • 56:07 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
  • 59:11 Coda

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Second VerseBy Becky Boyland