Hey everybody! You are about to experience “Get in Tune”, my new podcast where I help my creatives and creative adjacent folk navigate this crazy world the best way I know how, using music and humor and cold hard truth. This podcast is going to cover everything you ever asked me a question on or dm'ed me about(or even challenged me on!): vocal health, artistry, performance and everything in between. Fair warning, this podcast is not for the faint of heart or the soft of stomach, and I and my guests will be keeping it 112% at all time but if you’re looking for a place to be entertained, educated and informed, then we’ve got a show for you!

Contains Mature Language

Welcome to the first episode of Get In Tune! A Musical Talk Show. For our inaugural episode, Cainan is joined by his best friend Amanda Pelay as they explore Cainan Grier's journey in music, from his early experiences in musicals to attending Berklee College of Music to his current roles as an artist and an educator. We start our show covering his introduction to musical theater, particularly his time at J-CAT, a theater program at the Jewish Community Center in Aventura, his involvement in various productions, and the challenges he faced balancing academics and theater. The conversation also touches on the importance of commitment, responsibility, and the value of learning and mastering skills in the performing arts. Continuing on, Cainan discusses the challenges and successes he faced, including imposter syndrome and finding his place at Berklee. Cainan also reflects on the importance of mentorship and the magic of music. The episode concludes with a discussion of the purpose of the podcast, which is to demystify the craft of music while amplifying the magic. Cainan invites listeners to visit his website to participate in the Q & A segment “Ask Asher” and submit music for the “Put Me On” playlist!

Takeaways

• Music is a magical and otherworldly art form, but skill and craft are necessary to succeed!
• Musical theater can be a transformative experience for young performers, providing opportunities for growth and self-expression.
• Balancing academics and art requires discipline and time management skills.
• Having a diverse range of mentors can provide a well-rounded education and perspective

Contains Mature Language

In this episode, Cainan shares his thoughts and experiences with learning new repertoire and exploring jazz music. This conversation also explores the themes of serendipitous discoveries, fear in teaching and performing, the importance of being fearless, the impact of generalizations and comparisons, the role of challenges in personal and artistic growth, and the significance of self-awareness and self-care in vocal performance.

Takeaways

• Finding music that fulfills and empties oneself as a performer is important.
• Fear can be present in teaching and performing, but it is important to be fearless and face it head-on.
• Challenges are essential for personal and artistic growth, and should be embraced and overcome.
• Being open to new experiences and constantly challenging oneself leads to personal and artistic development.