EP 137 | ALYSSA DAY: Mental Illness, Social Anxiety, and How To Get Paid For Playing Guitar
Description
Alyssa Day is a trailblazing guitarist/composer who is in our top 10 guitarists to watch list.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Alyssa Day
00:02:48 - The Drive for Self-Improvement
00:15:31 - The Power of Visualization in Learning a Musical Piece
00:18:39 - Visualizing Rhythms and Melodic Arcs
00:24:44 - The Importance of Broadening Musical Perspective
00:27:56 - The Importance of Funk Playing Techniques for Guitarists
00:33:56 - Prioritizing in a Busy Schedule
00:40:39 - Engineering Your Life to Prioritize Relationships
00:43:55 - Introversion and Social Anxiety
00:53:49 - Analyzing and Modifying Behavior in a Saturated Market for Success
00:57:11 - Transitioning into Video Content
01:04:16 - The Joys and Challenges of Being a Musician
01:11:00 - Balancing Career Opportunities
01:14:15 - Deciding Your Worth and Raising Rates
01:23:52 - The Importance of Accountability
01:33:17 - The Anxiety of Being Self-Employed in the Music Industry
01:36:41 - The Value of Visual and Audio Content in Podcasts
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