Live Performance from Dosey Doe's Open Mic Finals - The Value of Open Mics for Songwriters and Musicians

It's been years and years since I did an open mic. I was always too busy with tons of my own gigs. Plus most open mics don't have a piano - so it's a lot of work to bring my keyboard, set up for a couple of songs.

So why did I start going again? Because going to open mic's is so good for your music practice in so many ways! My first year in New York, I lived 5 minutes from a fantastic open mic! I went from 7pm to 4am and was booked up everywhere. The level of musicians was incredible. On top of that - they had a piano on stage! I went every Tuesday for a year. The benefits of that year I still feel to this day. Here’s a few reasons to spend some time at an open mic…

“I Dared And it Came True, living for real... living for real” - Music Video Premier

I release her today to acknowledge and inspire others on a similar journey;

For those who are not satisfied living according to other's expectations.

For those who don't want to play it safe.

For those who are shy and afraid, but showing up for their life anyways.

For those taking those terrifying steps towards what they truly dream of.

For those who are listening to that quiet voice calling them to truth.

For those who won't give up on themselves, even when the world has.

Musicians For Musicians Podcast

Though I recorded this podcast the week before it started going down with Covid, The topics are more relevant today than ever. Musicians coming together to stand up for our profession - it’s imperative. MFM is an organization bringing musicians together in conversation so we can lift each other up, in the increasingly hostile economic environment the arts finds itself in today.

Launch of Vocal + Piano Forum On PianoGroove!

I’m so so super excited to be launching a new forum on Pianogroove this week. I’ll be leading the discussion on many different fronts that relate to the singing pianist, as well as the accompanying pianist, and musicians in general. I’ve been a gigging musician and teach for the past 8 years, and I love this chance to share my voice on creating inspired music and building skill as a pianist, singer AND singing pianist. I’ll even include exercises. I’m part of a growing number of musicians who no longer buy into the competitive mindset, but instead seek growth and empowerment thru collaboration. Here’s one of my first posts there…

Live Music at GP's Restaurant in Jersey City, NJ by Lyndol Descant, Singing Pianist

Solo singing and pianio Gig tonight at GP's - Celebrating Sunshine, Spring and Life thru music... 6-9. Covers from all ages, jazz, pop, rock and more...

Gig, Musician, Networking Event, NYC Gig, Woke Music, Women in Art, Women RockersLyndol DescantMay 2, 2018Gp, Restaurant, Italian Food, Live MusicComment

The Set NYC: Women in Art | Mimas House Hells Kitchen January 2018

"We don't stand alone anymore, we're holding up each other.
Our children need us, so heed the call, sisters and brothers."
- These are lines from Trauma Storm, one of my songs that I'll be performing at the SetNYC Event tonight in Hell's Kitchen-

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