On The Hook with Matt Wilson
15 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsAuthor, songwriter, musician, and performer Matt Wilson explores topics covered in his book Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician. Guests from all walks of life share personal and professional experiences on performance, confidence, courage & fear, perspective, creativity, expectations, management, and skills.
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Kat Edmonson Regains Her Voice
May 12, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBDrawing on the concepts presented in Matt's book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Kat Edmonson joins Matt to discuss choosing the right environment to spark and capture inspiration, coping with criticism and expectations in high-exposure performance opportunities, gaining strength through improvement, perseverance, and creativity, realizing one's authentic aspirations and pursuing a new path, and finding meaning and balance that transcends the ...
Phil Pritchett - The Working Musician
December 30, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBDrawing 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 include stories from the studio and the stage, how to approach and evaluate performance, reassessing career goals, and focusing on meaning and being grateful. Phil Pritchett is a Texas-based rock and roll singer-songwriter, entertainer, and producer. www.philpr...
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.
November 25, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBSeason 2, Episode 3 - Geoff Smith, Katie Pinder Brown, and Ken Gustafson join Matt to talk about the longstanding tradition of the piano bar. Topics include the allure and accessibility of the show, multiple strategies for an ideal performance, balancing entertainment and musicality, and how a piano bar show can affect an audience. Guests Geoff Smith is a prolific American music producer and performer. His work includes custom music creation for all forms of media and live- musical pe...
Stuart Malina: Tony Award-Winning Music Director/Conductor/Pianist on Creating Movin' Out with Twyla Tharp and Strategies for Masterful Performance
June 24, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBDrawing on the concepts presented in Matt's book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Stuart Malina joins Matt to discuss his role in creating Movin' Out and a reflection on the show 20 years later, multiple strategies for masterful performance, utilizing and discerning opinions, and maintaining a balanced perspective professionally and personally. In a wide variety of concerts, from masterworks and grand opera to pops, Stuart Malina's ease on the...
Ross Shafer: Emmy Award-winning TV host/comedian turned keynote speaker on recreating success.
April 15, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBDrawing on the concepts presented in Matt’s book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Ross Shafer joins Matt to discuss Identifying and aligning skills for reinventing yourself professionally. Finding meaning within the mundane and how to reframe your day-to-day endeavors. How to draw confidence from what sets you apart. A few performance tips for the stage. Recreating success after failure or when taking on a new endeavor. In addition, Ross share...
Episode 8: Strategies for Building and Maintaining an Online and Profitable Presence for Your Brand
December 23, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBDrawing on the concepts presented in Matt’s book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Dan Holmes joins Matt to discuss specific tips for building and maintaining an online presence, the role specificity plays in your brand, and the importance of finding joy in what you are selling. Dan Holmes is a professional musician, songwriter, entertainer, and founder of Allrequestpiano.com. Dan and his partner, Heather Ray, perform over 200 shows a year as All...
Episode 7: Meaningful Reinvention with Guest Tim Levy. Strategies for Personal and Professional Reinvention, Seeking Challenges, and How to Focus Your Gaze.
November 08, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBDrawing on the concepts presented in Matt’s book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Tim Levy joins Matt to discuss the importance of personal and professional reinvention and how to do it, why you should seek to find meaningful and challenging endeavors, and the pitfalls of becoming attached to the future and what it means to choose a wide or narrow gaze. Tim Levy is an author, speaker, marketing and business consultant, film and TV producer, and...
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.
August 26, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBDrawing 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 discuss tactful delivery and the art of remaining composed during a performance or presentation, finding faith in the ability to build confidence, how to discern and manage anxious environments and communication, and the necessity and benefits of sincere compliments. (The Reverend) Merrill Wade is a recently retired Episcop...
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
July 30, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 77 MBDrawing on the concepts presented in Matt's book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Debbie joins Matt to discuss the 4-part sequence to learning, identifying Learned Helplessness and Imposter Syndrome, how to identify and allocate your most valuable resources, identifying and managing Frustration Tolerance, strategies for managing difficult team members, bandmates, and associates, and how and when to establish professional and personal bounda...
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
July 30, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 77 MBDrawing on the concepts presented in Matt's book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Debbie joins Matt to discuss the 4-part sequence to learning, identifying Learned Helplessness and Imposter Syndrome, how to identify and allocate your most valuable resources, identifying and managing Frustration Tolerance, strategies for managing difficult team members, bandmates, and associates, and how and when to establish professional and personal bounda...
Episode 4: Reprograming with Rickey Getwood Jr
July 14, 2021 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBDrawing on the concepts presented in Matt’s book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Rickey joins Matt to discuss Reprogramming our minds for better preparation and performance, How to choose excitement over anxiety and depression, How to use experience as a resource, and How to apply the Opportunity Reaction Management System to future endeavors. THE ULTIMATE “MR. HAPPY,” Rickey Paul Getwood, Jr is a Professional Fitness Trainer, Certified Jay Sh...
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.
June 29, 2021 16:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBFocusing 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 on Broadway. A tale complete with rockstar encounters, overcoming naysayers, building skill and confidence, witnessing tragedy, and years of waiting and hoping, Matthew’s story exemplifies the patience and persistence needed to pursue a dream and greate...
Episode 2: How to Regulate Emotions and Maintain Perspective Onstage and in Life with Therapist Nicole Brogdon, LPC
June 16, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBDrawing 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 to maintain perspective during significant changes and moments, • How to apply a process-oriented approach to performance and life. Nicole Brogdon is a licensed professional counselor in Austin, TX. She treats professional musicians through the S...
Episode 1: Strategies for Mental Preparation and Controlled Performance with Professional Baseball Player Darrell May
May 26, 2021 21:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBDrawing 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 mentally and consistently deliver in high-pressure performance situations. Darrell May is a former MLB player with over 16 years at the professional level. Darrell started his pro career with the Atlanta Braves when he was drafted at age 20. During his c...
Episode 1: Strategies for Mental Preparation and Controlled Performance with Professional Baseball Player Darrell May
May 26, 2021 21:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBDrawing 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 mentally and consistently deliver in high-pressure performance situations. Darrell May is a former MLB player with over 16 years at the professional level. Darrell started his pro career with the Atlanta Braves when he was drafted at age 20. During his c...