Saxophonist Leah Concialdi; How to Authentically Pitch Yourself, Ep 244

Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, spoke with Leah Concialdi, Saxophonist, about how to authentically pitch yourself.

Leah opens up about playing bari sax at massive pop gigs, wireless mic tips for saxophonists, Fela Kuti’s influence on her music and many more! ✨

Here's what we've talked about: 

🎷 Musical beginning
🎷 Pop gig preparation
🎷 What it was like to play at Coachella with Harry Styles
🎷 How to navigate line checks at shows for Bari Sax players
🎷 Wireless microphone she currently uses
🎷 Neighborhood orchestra
🎷 How Fela Kuti’s music influenced her
🎷 The intersection between Fela Kuti’s music and jazz music
🎷 How she got involved with P Mauriat Instruments
🎷 Her mouthpiece preference 
🎷How she got into music publicity
🎷 Audiences are craving authenticity
🎷 Why old school marketing platforms reign

Discover more of Leah Concialdi, their bio, details about their music, and socials here: https://saxophonepodcast.com/saxophonist-leah-concialdi-how-to-authentically-pitch-yourself-ep-244

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