Meet Kimberly Alana Werkmeister – A vocalist from Louisville, Kentucky. Kim’s music has taken her from dueling piano to private event performances, but the one thread that has consistently been the reason she’s been able to thrive in a diverse range of musical settings is her skill in audience engagement. In this episode, we unpack Kim’s methodology for audience engagement, including the biggest mistakes most musicians make in engaging their audience, how to maximize audience engagement through proper preparation, and simple tools musicians can use to start reading a crowd. There’s no question about it: Musicians who know how to engage an audience are the most in-demand artists in the market. So whether you are a seasoned professional looking to hone your ability to engage your audience or just starting off, this episode will make being a professional musician a lot more fun and profitable. JOIN THE PODCAST DISCUSSION IN OUR PRIVATE NETWORK https://www.skool.com/musicwork/about CONNECT WITH KIM - https://kimberlyalana.com/ - https://www.skool.com/@kim-werkmeiste... OUTLINE: - Why stage presence is important for musicians 00:02:15 - Kim's journey to becoming a stage presence expert 00:05:20 - Stage presence private events vs on stage: 00:09:19 - The most common mistakes musicians make that kill the vibe 00:12:28 - How to read a room 00:15:35 - How to practice stage presence at home : 00:23:50 PODCAST INFO: - Podcast Website: https://www.musicwork.com/ - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... - Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5X5M... SOCIAL: Instagram: @allison_legendre