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the auditionhacker formula
module zero: introduction and how to tackle this course
welcome video! (4:54)
course site walkthrough (2:21)
download the auditionhacker workbook (3:54)
join the audition circuit facebook group
module one: get organized and big picture scheduling
1. introduction (5:55)
2. the audition term (6:42)
3. the point of planning (2:47)
4. practicing everything every day vs batching (10:55)
5. the 3 phases of audition preparation (4:57)
6. creating excerpt notecards (5:37)
7. how to use notecards (3:14)
8. make a calendar of practice sessions (8:52)
9. it's not set in stone (3:22)
10. estimate your body of work (3:51)
11. sort your work into days (5:30)
12. scheduling mock auditions (6:49)
13. keeping track of your progress (2:48)
module two: the daily practice session
1. intro (4:34)
2. the warm-up (12:46)
3. the run-through (12:27)
4. the body of work (7:09)
module three: the audition packet
1. intro (2:31)
2. purpose of the audition packet (5:17)
3. easy to use and durable (3:21)
4. aesthetic purpose (7:21)
5. start with clean excerpts (6:16)
6. why to start each audition with a blank slate (6:10)
7. use the orchestra's music or your own (1:45)
8. have three copies of the audition packet (1:27)
9. the cover page (1:53)
10. finding and arranging the music (6:09)
11. binding and tabs and conclusion (7:42)
module four: phase 0 - excerpt research
1. intro (6:28)
2. absorbing many recordings (6:25)
3. find the numerical data (4:25)
4. use historical comments from your past (2:20)
5. how to use tempo info multi (3:52)
6. connect it to your audition prep (4:39)
7. step-by-step excerpt research demonstration (47:38)
module five: phase 1 - learn the notes
1. intro (2:48)
2. how nerves shaped this note-learning method (5:34)
3. tools and overview (1:31)
4. deep muscle-memorization and ROAM (4:05)
5. micro-to-macro (2:45)
6. safety points (5:02)
7. the 6 step process and two things to do first (3:23)
8. step 1 - choose a section (starting with the last note) (5:01)
9. step 2 - start repeating it (1:17)
10. step 3 - adjust to perfection (2:47)
11. step 4 - find the tipping point (3:07)
12. step 5 - test with 8 safety repetitions (2:25)
13. step 6 - choose a new section and go back to step 2 (1:11)
14. how to work on two notes (4:08)
15. how to choose new sections (5:55)
16. end phase one with an excerpt test (5:09)
module six: phase 2 - self-recording
1. intro (3:08)
2. phase 1 vs phase 2 (1:15)
3. the phase 2 gameplan (2:59)
4. the self-recording workflow (1:39)
5. eliminating multitasking (2:06)
6. the musical vision (2:52)
7. fix the right problems, and for good (3:35)
8. setting up for accuracy and efficiency (9:32)
9. devices and room layout (3:58)
10. microphone (9:38)
11. recording device including visual playback (2:07)
12. headphones (2:24)
13. notetaking materials (1:14)
14. the 3 separate roles (3:17)
15. step one - play (4:55)
16. step two - listen (3:54)
17. step three - problem-solve (4:47)
18. step 4 - repeat (2:16)
19. write down solutions (4:08)
20. two final things (4:18)
module seven: phase 3 - mock auditions
1. intro (2:34)
2. mock auditions vs. phase 1 + 2 (5:29)
3. the problem that mock auditions solve (3:18)
4. no one does mock auditions right (3:06)
5. how mock auditions fit into the big picture (2:00)
6. game plan (1:36)
7. recreate the audition experience (7:20)
8. adapt to uncomfortable circumstances (6:13)
9. imitate nerves (5:04)
10. crowdsource your excerpts (4:37)
11. what is crowdsourcing_ (1:19)
12. how to shape your excerpts for the committee (0:50)
13. get the best comments from your listeners (4:26)
14. planning the mock (3:46)
15. walkthrough step 1 - set up the room (0:50)
16. walkthrough step 2 - meet the listener (1:31)
17. walkthrough step 3 - give the spiel (2:29)
18. walkthrough step 4 - remember to record (1:43)
19. walkthrough step 5 - sit and wait for the list (1:44)
20. walkthrough step 6 - the psyche-out maneuver (0:38)
21. walkthrough step 7 - the pre-mock routine (1:07)
22. walkthrough step 8 - step up to the stand (2:54)
23. walkthrough step 9 - play (1:43)
24. walkthrough step 10 - comments (6:12)
25. walkthrough step 11 - finish comments and thank you (1:13)
26. the mock audition spreadsheet (6:56)
27. post-mock problem solving (4:04)
28. don't skip excerpts (1:08)
29. use that information to guide your next mock and conclusion (2:01)
module eight: audition day and next steps
1. intro (3:01)
2. don't play your best, just play (5:19)
3. today is just a test of your audition prep (4:18)
4. how to develop an audition presentation (4:26)
5. the treat yo' self mentality (3:01)
6. the week leading up to the audition (2:11)
7. don't make drastic musical changes anymore (0:47)
8. the official one-week-before mock (0:52)
9. look over your spreadsheet (1:01)
10. travel (1:07)
11. the audition-day walkthrough (3:06)
12. what to do right after (1:14)
13. next steps (2:29)
14. scientific method and planning your next audition (2:15)
15. final thoughts (2:46)
the 'watch me work' collection
'watch me work': phase 1 demonstration a (12:30)
'watch me work': phase 1 demonstration b (12:31)
'watch me work': phase 1 demonstration c (12:32)
'watch me work': phase 1 demonstration d (12:35)
'watch me work': phase 2 demonstration a (24:20)
'watch me work': phase 2 demonstration b (24:22)
'watch me work': phase 2 demonstration c (23:26)
'watch me work': phase 2 demonstration d (25:36)
extras: audition Q&A
are skype mocks a good idea? (0:33)
should i record a mock audition and send it to people for comments? (0:49)
should i keep all my recordings throughout the process? (2:47)
how can i fix my problems with rhythm? (4:39)
how can i prepare for a judge asking me to play something differently? (0:45)
is it possible to shorten the steps and make the formula take less time? (3:06)
how should i deal with rubatos while learning notes or self-recording? (1:56)
should i add sight reading to my runthroughs? (0:37)
why am i struggling so much with phase 2? am i doing it right? (1:17)
how do i know when it's time to move on from phase 1 to phase 2? (5:42)
how do i deal with an overwhelming number of excerpts? (2:09)
week 1
week 1
bonus training video #1 (51:23)
week 3
week 3
bonus training video #2 (97:37)
28. don't skip excerpts
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