Gig To Live

Full-time gigging musician John Voelz discusses the strategies, mindset shifts, and real-world lessons that help you build something that actually lasts, delivering smart and practical insight with a sense of humor that keeps it real and approachable. If you gig, or want to gig, this is for you.

Gig To Live is a arts podcast hosted by John Voelz, with 48 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

John Voelz hosts Gig To Live, a arts show with 48 episodes published.

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  Episode #49

  Ep 49: The Wise Person and the Cynic

  Aug 20, 202625 minS1

  In this episode, John introduces two characters who share a lot of experiences that have shaped them . . . The Wise Person and the Cynic. They’ve both been around. They’ve both paid attention. They’ve both been disappointed, surprised, burned, and taught a few things the hard way. Sometimes, it's hard to tell which one we are becoming. They have a lot in common. But, one of them leads to longevity and the other's future is uncertain. Support the show If you have a question, an idea for a show, or you would just like to say "hey," you can drop me an email at gigtolivepodcast@gmail.com

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  Episode #48

  Ep 48: Let's Talk About Aging

  Aug 18, 202624 minS1

  In this episode, John talks about aging as a musician. We celebrate longevity, but we also make jokes about artists who stay working too long. We admire experience while remaining obsessed with youth. So let's talk about aging, music, and the strange relationship between the two. Support the show If you have a question, an idea for a show, or you would just like to say "hey," you can drop me an email at gigtolivepodcast@gmail.com

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  Episode #47

  Ep 47: It's All Scotch

  Aug 13, 202636 minS1

  In this episode, John brings together two things he loves deeply: music and single malt Scotch. On the surface, they may not seem to have much in common. One belongs on a stage, the other in a glass. But spend enough time with either one and you start to notice something. This episode is an exploration of that metaphor. Let's have some fun with it. Support the show If you have a question, an idea for a show, or you would just like to say "hey," you can drop me an email at gigtolivepodcast@gmail.com

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  Episode #46

  Ep 46: The Spaces We're In

  Aug 11, 202645 minS1

  In this episode, John explores something every musician needs but rarely thinks about: attention to space. The spaces we live in, work in, play in, create in, rest in. There’s a science to it and a felt human need for us to pay attention to it. Drawing on ideas from his book Becoming an Idea Mentalist , John introduces four spaces that have become essential to how he thinks about creativity: Uncommon Space, Hiding Space, Spirit Space, and Inner Space . What those spaces are, why they matter, and what they have to do with being a musician is worth the listen. Support the show If you have a question, an idea for a show, or you would just like to say "hey," you can drop me an email at gigtolivepodcast@gmail.com

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  Episode #45

  Ep 45: SOUL over SKILL

  Aug 6, 202631 minS1

  In this episode, John explores what is actually most important about music performances. What do people remember? What do they talk about with their friends? Why will they (or won’t they) return to your shows? If you've ever wondered why some performances are unforgettable while technically flawless ones are quickly forgotten, this conversation is for you. Support the show If you have a question, an idea for a show, or you would just like to say "hey," you can drop me an email at gigtolivepodcast@gmail.com

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