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This podcast is a space for musicians to connect, share, and to laugh and cry in recognition of the struggles, joys, challenges, and delights that come with being a full time musician. It's also a space and an invitation for others to see inside my mind as I navigate touring, song releases, practise, finances, music life in general - and putting myself out in the public space and being both judged and rewarded for it all at once. It grew out of my own loneliness at times, feeling misundersto ...
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I hope you get a sense from this podcast of how much the little vision I wrote down of recording over here means to me - now that I'm actually here doing it. It was a little note in my journal where I mapped out what life would feel like *IF* I truly was in Bali recording my album and going for what I truly wanted.…
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My story and take on personal development and finding fulfilment along the way. This came from previous comments on the podcast, and I trust you get something from this weeks episode as we veer away from music for the week. **Full show notes and links updated shortly.David Shanhun
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Well - this is a slightly awkward conversation tbh - and that's probably what makes it valuable. A self life and direction check, and for some of you it might bring up the same awkward feels when I started to lean into and take a look at this stuff. Also because it feels like it needs mentioning - nothing you choose will be a wrong choice, and only…
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Excited to share this episode with you all, and whilst it won't solve or create that 'magic' vibe we're all going for, there are certain things that we do have control over to set ourselves up for a win or success - or at least moving towards better and better shows and scenarios! I chat about a few things you can do to help setup your environment,…
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Yep - today we're discussing essentially why some artists who are worse than you do much better than you - it's their vibe! So, frustrations and tongue in cheek aside - there's a lot to dive into on this, and a lot of factors make up your vibe. You may even need to do different things to have your energy and vibe right on the night compared to the …
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This may or may not be quite what you're expecting from today's podcast and title - but I trust you'll get a valuable message or insight for yourself all the same. Perhaps it should have been titled - 'Welcome to being a Human' hehe. As always - reach out if you want to connect via the website at: www.davidshanhun.com…
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hey fam! This weeks episode was triggered by a purchase of mine, where the creator of the course sold me on their values and approach - and then DID THE OPPOSITE as part of their own marketing (it was a bit ick). I have much respect for them and there's great content and useful learning for me in it - AND - it made me want to make sure that sort of…
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In the podcast today we're highlighting two stories where there was a lack of knowledge for what the gig required. I'm calling them 'mistakes' which they likely felt like to the people as they happened, but I would say in both cases they really were two musicians running beyond the limits of their knowledge at the time. One chose to grow and learn,…
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A follow up on last weeks chat around Money. In this episode I throw out some ideas around what we provide as musicians, beyond the actually making the music part of things. I trust you enjoy it! xoxo DavidDavid Shanhun
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Hey team! Today we're diving into my thoughts on gig pricing and money - I trust it's of value to you. I HIGHLY recommend taking some time after this episode to play with some numbers and get a feel of what gigging and pricing might look like to you. I ALSO WANT TO ADD that I missed out sharing on 'providing value'. THIS is what underscores what yo…
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Hey team - today we're chatting about vocal recovery, false vocal folds, and essentially a whole lot around relaxation and allowing your vocal chords to work - even on a bad day, with a cold or flu, or when you've been singing a lot and have tension that's built up from not optimal technique etc! I trust you get new ideas from it to research and fu…
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Hey team! Today we're chatting about Alcohol and the environment we're often in playing music. Would love your thoughts on this - how do you manage drinking vs not drinking, and effects on yourself as a performer? It's something I've become much more aware of recently, and have had some great chats around. I trust this episode opens up more of thos…
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This is yet another contradictory podcast my friends - huzzah! I'm telling you to relax more into each moment however it shows up.... as well as showing up to do the work and make some 'mistakes' along the way. For me vocally - when I feel like I need to sound good for the next show, and I start in 20 minutes, and I've had a big vocal day the befor…
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This is our gift often as performers, and also something we often overlook when compared with most people and the job or role they do and have - we can switch our vibe on a dime when needed. In this episode I share a few stories and thoughts on our ability to show up and entertain regardless of what we are dealing with or going through, and how it'…
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New Year - new energy required for things to change! ...and that means - you'll need a goal or vision to head towards. Do you have one? Hey team, Awkward episode for me as it's not something I'm great at, which is setting goals, and then sharing them in advance. I mostly want to set everything in private, avoid sharing any of the struggles, and the…
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Welcome to 2024 my friends! This is a little note as we wrap up the year and start the next, to appreciate the great moments you've been part of making happen, and celebrate the contribution you've been to so many people's great moments, significant birthdays, great nights out, weddings etc etc. We often don't take the time to acknowledge the contr…
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In this episode I share some stories and my thoughts on juggling schedules and relationship dynamics as a performing artist and full time musician. I don't by any means claim to have this sorted, and as always with human interactions and relationships each scenario of what works for us all will be different! I hope this chat shares some insights in…
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Happy Monday team! Musician appreciation day today, with a little moment from a wedding this weekend. I've been a musician full time for 13 years as I record this, and I think this is the first time this has happened (in this particular manner). I hope you get some joy and feels from it, and if you're feeling it - send a note or message of thanks t…
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Today we're talking about scheduling as a musician, and making sure your gigs are a good fit - both for you and your client! These feel like 2 techniques you can use to help you make sure you're both on the same page, but rather than treat them like techniques - I hope you'll understand the thoughts behind them. That way - you'll come up with your …
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Today we're talking about Getting Started Touring as a musician, and in particular as an indie or unsigned artist. I'm adding a few things in the show notes as I missed one thing in particular relating to your budgeting and how you receive money when touring. Mostly - take a breath (I should have possibly paid attention to this mid podcast), and ma…
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Spotify Spotify Spotify! For those of you frustrated about Spotify switching payments only to tracks over 1000 plays - I hope this podcast offers some new perspective for you! Especially for indie artists - there has never been a better time to record and release music, and you all know names of various artists who got their break by creating conte…
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Hey team, lots shared in this weeks episode and we catch up on ticket sales at the end of the show as well. Main takeaway - we all share what it looks like through our own eyes and perspective - and what looks like 'living the dream' to somebody else may or may not be 100% accurate... You will get feedback and course correction that is true for you…
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If you've got your own goals and you're actively working on them with passion - you're likely to uplift others. If you've quit on your goals - you'll probably criticise others for chasing theirs! Guys and gals - we don't often do this consciously, but it comes out and it's a reflection of where we are TRULY at and feel. This episode is really a 'se…
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This is an episode I need to be reminded of and will come back to again and again. I heard a quote recently along the lines of... 'your close friends and family want the version of you that makes them most comfortable' and it really hit home for me. This podcast is really my thoughts on that, along with my own commitment to where I'm headed and who…
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To sum up all the tangents and stories mixed into this episode - what might be true and 'right' for you - is not going to be the same as anyone else... and guess what... only you can determine what IS true for you. If people around you haven't asked where you want to go first - how can they possibly offer good advice? Enjoy the episode and chats an…
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Welcome to Episode One! I feel so grateful to be able to share and connect with you all across the globe, and welcome to uncensored chats with me on the weekly. Todays episode contains the inspiration and insights for me starting this podcast as well as thoughts that held me back, plus some examples from YouTube of real comments that I get - that a…
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