In this episode of Intentional Musicianship, Jeff Price reflects on a community band concert that delivered something rare, total alignment between promise and performance.

After hearing a friend exclaim, "This is the best band ever!", Jeff unpacks why the Fairmont State University Community Symphonic Band's success went beyond great music. Their simple mission, to be an audience-focused ensemble, guided every programming choice and built a powerful sense of trust with their listeners.

Through this real-world example, Jeff explores how clarity, authenticity, and consistency can transform any concert into a memorable audience experience. You'll learn how to define your intent, communicate it clearly, and deliver a performance that connects, not by chance, but by design.

People and products mentioned

Aubrey Bergauer, Run it like a Business

Fairmont State Community Symphonic Band

Patagonia

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Welcome to Intentional Musicianship!

The Intentional Musicianship podcast, hosted by Jeff Price, is for musicians looking to elevate their performance beyond technique. This isn't just about playing better—it's about enhancing stage presence, storytelling, audience connection, and breaking genre norms to create unforgettable experiences.

Whether you're a seasoned pro, an educator, or an aspiring performer, our goal is to help you get more from your performances—from growing a loyal fanbase to increasing gig opportunities. We assume you already have the technical foundation—now let's refine, innovate, and maximize your impact.

Join us in the conversation at intentionalmusicianship.com.

In this episode of Intentional Musicianship, Jeff Price asks why musicians and educators try to do everything themselves, from programming to public speaking to marketing , often out of habit, not intention. In this episode, Jeff Price explores how to identify what truly adds value to your performance and what quietly drains your energy. Through real-world observations and practical reflection, you'll learn how to delegate, collaborate, and focus on your strengths so your audience experiences your best work , not your busiest work.

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Welcome to Intentional Musicianship!

The Intentional Musicianship podcast, hosted by Jeff Price, is for musicians looking to elevate their performance beyond technique. This isn't just about playing better—it's about enhancing stage presence, storytelling, audience connection, and breaking genre norms to create unforgettable experiences.

Whether you're a seasoned pro, an educator, or an aspiring performer, our goal is to help you get more from your performances—from growing a loyal fanbase to increasing gig opportunities. We assume you already have the technical foundation—now let's refine, innovate, and maximize your impact.

Join us in the conversation at intentionalmusicianship.com.

Is all the effort really worth it?

In this episode of Intentional Musicianship, Jeff Price explores how musicians and educators can evaluate the real return on investment (ROI) in performance—whether that investment is time, energy, money, or emotion.

From expected value to lasting transformation, we unpack how intentional effort leads to exponential outcomes—not just in audience engagement, but in personal and artistic growth. Whether you're prepping for a recital, organizing a school concert, or launching a tour, this episode will help you reflect on what matters most: not just what you give, but what you gain.

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Welcome to Intentional Musicianship!

The Intentional Musicianship podcast, hosted by Jeff Price, is for musicians looking to elevate their performance beyond technique. This isn't just about playing better—it's about enhancing stage presence, storytelling, audience connection, and breaking genre norms to create unforgettable experiences.

Whether you're a seasoned pro, an educator, or an aspiring performer, our goal is to help you get more from your performances—from growing a loyal fanbase to increasing gig opportunities. We assume you already have the technical foundation—now let's refine, innovate, and maximize your impact.

Join us in the conversation at intentionalmusicianship.com.

What if the fastest way to improve your music career wasn't more practice—but smarter modeling?

In this short and focused episode of Intentional Musicianship, Jeff Price makes a bold claim: the most reliable path to success in music is to replicate those who've already succeeded. Whether it's stage presence, audience engagement, show structure, or career strategy—there's no need to start from scratch when you can learn directly from what's already working.

This episode reframes how musicians approach growth—not by adding more hours, but by modeling what works, with intention and clarity.

If you're ready to elevate your game and fast-track your impact, it's time to shift from isolated practice to patterned success.

Mentioned in the Podcast

• Dr. Heidi Kay Begay and Flute 360
  Episode 291: The Shortcut to Success – Replicate and Thrive
• Volkweins Music - Pittsburgh
• Slippery Rock University - Music

Jeff's Education mentioned

• West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, Bachelor of Music Performance
• Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, Master of Music Performance
• West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Master of Science in Human Resource Management
• Villanova University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Master Certificate in HR Management
• Syracuse University's Onward to Opportunity (O2O) program, Syracuse, NY, additional coursework in IT & HR

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Welcome to Intentional Musicianship!

The Intentional Musicianship podcast, hosted by Jeff Price, is for musicians looking to elevate their performance beyond technique. This isn't just about playing better—it's about enhancing stage presence, storytelling, audience connection, and breaking genre norms to create unforgettable experiences.

Whether you're a seasoned pro, an educator, or an aspiring performer, our goal is to help you get more from your performances—from growing a loyal fanbase to increasing gig opportunities. We assume you already have the technical foundation—now let's refine, innovate, and maximize your impact.

Join us in the conversation at intentionalmusicianship.com.

Once upon a time, a listener named Goldilocks went out looking for the perfect concert. She didn't know exactly what she wanted—but she knew she'd feel it when it happened. First, she found a group that was technically perfect, but emotionally cold. Then, a performer who was all charm and chaos. Finally, a group that got it just right—not flawless, but real, warm, and unforgettable.

In this story-meets-real-life episode of Intentional Musicianship, Jeff Price shares a whimsical fable followed by three very real performances. He dives into what separates a one-time invitation from a repeat gig and how musicians can move beyond being "good enough" into being unmissable.

This episode reminds performers that your audience and sponsors might not always know what they're looking for, but they definitely know when they didn't get it. And they absolutely remember when they did.

#IntentionalMusicianship #PerformanceMatters #GoldilocksEffect #MusicianMindset #AudienceConnection #MusicianGrowth #LivePerformanceTips #PerformancePractice #TheItFactor #BookMeBack #BeyondTheNotes #SponsorReady #RehearseTheMoment #IMPodcast

Welcome to Intentional Musicianship!

The Intentional Musicianship podcast, hosted by Jeff Price, is for musicians looking to elevate their performance beyond technique. This isn't just about playing better—it's about enhancing stage presence, storytelling, audience connection, and breaking genre norms to create unforgettable experiences.

Whether you're a seasoned pro, an educator, or an aspiring performer, our goal is to help you get more from your performances—from growing a loyal fanbase to increasing gig opportunities. We assume you already have the technical foundation—now let's refine, innovate, and maximize your impact.

Join us in the conversation at intentionalmusicianship.com.

Watch out, I am doing the edits in this short episode to learn a little bit.
In this 5-minute episode of Intentional Musicianship, Jeff Price invites you to think differently about how you prepare for performance. It's not just about the music—it's about how you show up in the moment.

You'll learn:

• Why mindset matters more than muscle memory

• How to rehearse the moment, not just the material

• The power of micro-adjustments in shaping musical presence

• What your body language communicates before your first note

Quick Action Steps You Can Use Today:

1. Define your emotional goal for the performance.

2. Practice your stage entry and first breath as part of your run-through.

3. Tweak one thing each time you rehearse.

4. Watch yourself perform without sound—and adjust what the audience sees.

#IntentionalMusicianship #PerformancePractice #StagePresence #LiveMusicTips #MusicianMindset #ShowPrep #AudienceConnection #RehearseTheMoment #MusicEducation #FromPracticeToPerformance #StorytellingInMusic #PerformanceAnxietyTools #MindfulMusicianship #SilentSetup #BeyondTheNotes

Welcome to Intentional Musicianship!

The Intentional Musicianship podcast, hosted by Jeff Price, is for musicians looking to elevate their performance beyond technique. This isn't just about playing better—it's about enhancing stage presence, storytelling, audience connection, and breaking genre norms to create unforgettable experiences.

Whether you're a seasoned pro, an educator, or an aspiring performer, our goal is to help you get more from your performances—from growing a loyal fanbase to increasing gig opportunities. We assume you already have the technical foundation—now let's refine, innovate, and maximize your impact.

Join us in the conversation at intentionalmusicianship.com.

#IntentionalMusicianship #DitchPerfectionism #PerfectionismTrap #MusicianMindset #MasteryOverPerfection #PerformWithPurpose #LivePerformanceTruth #CommunicationNotPerfection #ProgressNotPerfection #MusicIsConnection #MusicianLife #PracticeToPerform #PerformancePractice #ShowtimeMindset #MusicianMotivation #MusicianGrowth #GiveYourselfGrace #CreativeGrowth #DoneNotPerfect #OwnTheMoment #KeepPerforming #MakeMistakesMatter #IMPodcast #JeffPriceIntentional #IntentionalArtist #TheMusicMatters

Welcome to Intentional Musicianship!

The Intentional Musicianship podcast, hosted by Jeff Price, is for musicians looking to elevate their performance beyond technique. This isn't just about playing better—it's about enhancing stage presence, storytelling, audience connection, and breaking genre norms to create unforgettable experiences.

Whether you're a seasoned pro, an educator, or an aspiring performer, our goal is to help you get more from your performances—from growing a loyal fanbase to increasing gig opportunities. We assume you already have the technical foundation—now let's refine, innovate, and maximize your impact.

Join us in the conversation at intentionalmusicianship.com.

It's not always about playing louder, faster, or with more notes. Sometimes, the most powerful moments happen in the silence.

In this episode of Intentional Musicianship, Jeff Price explores The Art of the Pause—the subtle yet transformative technique that can elevate your music from accurate to unforgettable.

Whether it's lingering on a phrase, building anticipation with silence, or keeping the energy alive between movements, learning to own your time and space is one of the clearest signs of musical maturity.

#IntentionalMusicianship #MusicalPhrasing #ArtOfThePause #PerformanceTips #Stagecraft #AudienceConnection #MusicalSilence #Rubato #LivePerformance #Caesura #StorytellingThroughSound #MusicianMindset #DeliberatePerformance #BreatheInMusic #MusicianGrowth

The Intentional Musicianship podcast, hosted by Jeff Price, is for musicians looking to elevate their performance beyond technique. This isn't just about playing better—it's about enhancing stage presence, storytelling, audience connection, and breaking genre norms to create unforgettable experiences.

Whether you're a seasoned pro, an educator, or an aspiring performer, our goal is to help you get more from your performances—from growing a loyal fanbase to increasing gig opportunities. We assume you already have the technical foundation—now let's refine, innovate, and maximize your impact.

Join us in the conversation at intentionalmusicianship.com.