Listen "When Things Don’t Go as Planned on Stage"
Episode Synopsis
🎤 Host: Brianna🎧 Podcast: On KeyEvery performer has been there—something unexpected happens on stage, and you have to think fast! In this episode, I share some of my own real-life performance mishaps, from keyboards shifting octaves to voice cracks, tripping off stage, and even pretending to hold an invisible mirror in a musical. 😆But more importantly, I’ll talk about how to handle those moments when things don’t go as planned. Whether it’s a technical issue, nerves, or just a simple mistake, I’ll give you my best tips on staying calm, recovering smoothly, and not letting a rough performance shake your confidence.🎹 How I adapted when a keyboard unexpectedly shifted octaves😂 The time I had to improvise with an invisible prop on stage🎤 How to handle voice cracks, forgetting lyrics, or missing a cue💡 8 practical tips for bouncing back from performance mishaps🎶 Why mistakes don’t define you as a performer📲 Follow me on Instagram: @BriannaWestlandsMusicStudio💬 Share your own funny or unexpected stage moments—I’d love to hear them!📩 Subscribe for more episodes on music, performance, and interviews with amazing musicians.🎙 Coming Soon: I’ll be interviewing one of my students and sharing other exciting solo and guest episodes—stay tuned!Thanks for listening to On Key! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and share with a fellow musician who could use some encouragement. Keep making music and embracing the unexpected!
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