Ep. 99: Where's the Razzle Dazzle?

Need some excuses? Guess who’s got some? Adrienne plays a different kind of showcase. Schedules are hard. Justin says cool guys watch the podcast. Hey Nate! Adrienne sees a gross musical. Some ballrooms are like airport hangars. Adrienne’s not the boss and Justin never procrastinates. Sponsored by Performance High Voice and Music Studio and Justin’s perfectly reasonable explanations for last week’s podcast being late.

Sorry the podcast is late, yikes! Justin is on TV again. In front of the 7th and 8th graders, Adrienne really blows it. Justin doesn’t worry If he’s the problem. Tambourine is super hard. Tempos are a thing. Justin should start working on showcase stuff. It’s so soon! Sponsored by Performance High Voice and Music Studio.

Adrienne has a big weekend. Justin makes some more recordings. Adrienne gives herself permission. Justin gets to see one of his favorite comedians. Adrienne spends time in a bad neighborhood. Justin’s a machine gunner and Adrienne is a sniper. Sponsored by Performance High Voice and Music Studio and no one else. 

Justin misunderstands a class at PH. Adrienne relearns how to talk. Justin likes a nice afternoon but would rather catch some fish. Adrienne coaches a bond. Justin goes to a show to see some friends. Sometimes the weather just gets in your way. Sponsored by Performance High with a considerate mention to The O, one of Denver’s special spots for music.

Justin and Adrienne run into the biggest concert production they've ever seen in their lives, in Panama, right by their hotel - and it was free! Ten thousand drummers, and chorizo on a stick. Panamanian morning show hype. An all-female Panamanian band. High-tech busking. Pedro Mandiga Panamanian rum is the best rum.

Justin and Adrienne are actually writing the book they said they were going to write. Adrienne gets ripped to shreds by another vocal coach. Justin practiced looking cool playing guitar… before he could even play a single note on the guitar. Justin doesn't like being in crowds, but he's always been fascinated by them. What is "It"? Can you learn "It"? Justin writes a formula for song introductions. 

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Adrienne enjoys a really different concert. Adrienne and Justin check out a show with friends. Justin talks recording tricks and has a great first day with an aspiring producer. Adrienne’s still racking up cool stuff at PH. Justin and Adrienne revisit some of the top tacos in the country. Sponsored by Performance High Voice and Music Studio and Fever Tree. 

It’s super cold outside and now the temp is dropping indoors. Adrienne talks picks and playing heads up. Adrienne and Justin have a studio day. Adrienne sings and Justin tells old jokes. The engineer’s name is Chris Wright, he’s great. Adrienne talks nervous systems. Sponsored by Performance High Voice and Music Studio and Roots Music Project in Boulder. 

Justin jams with his old band and they wrtie a bunch of songs. Adrienne kills it at a gig. Justin gets a scary phone call. Justin doesn’t bring the energy. Adrienne and Justin talk “song people”. Adrienne gets a round of applause. Justin has a takeaway. Adrienne has a manic week. Sponsored by Performance High Voice and Music Studio. 

Adrienne wears the same shirt all week. Justin makes his guitar talk. Two out of four holiday flights on American Airlines have to turn around and return to the departure city.  The Goal/Growth Cycle. Sometimes, voice lessons are just talking lessons. Perfection is boring.