Episode 9: Performance and Upskilling with Benedict Morris

This episode is all about performance and upskilling with Benedict Morris. We chat about managing nerves, learning from other musicians, life on the road with bands like Talisk and Dallahan, and the experiences that have helped shape him as a performer. --------------------------------------------------------- Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (02:33) Comhaltas Beginnings (06:27) From Trad to Conservatoire (12:42) Competitions and Going Pro (33:12) The Music Industry Manual (38:07) Arranging Through Comhaltas (43:21) Tour Day Breakdown (46:26) Nerves and Mistakes (55:48) Final Thoughts and Quickfire Round --------------------------------------------------------- Credits: Hosted by Máire Ní Churraoin Produced by Calum McGregor and David Browne Voiceover by Willie Fogarty With thanks to all at Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann --------------------------------------------------------- Theme Tune: The Winning Bid by Rory Matheson and Graham Rorie. Used with permission, all rights remain with the original copyright holder. --------------------------------------------------------- This podcast has been produced on behalf of the Ardchomhairle CCÉ to celebrate 75 Bliain Ag Fás; 75 years of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. The views expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.