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Scene Change

By National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division

So, you're blind. Can you sing? Can you play an instrument? Can you act? Can you dance? Of course you can! Join Lizzy Muhammad-Park and her special guests as they pull back the curtain on their successes and struggles as blind people in the performing arts. Be educated, be challenged, be entertained, and be empowered to join us as we work together to make a "Scene Change" for the blind. Presented by the National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division: www.nfb-pad.org
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Episode 38: One Book, Two Books, Old Books, New Books, Feat. Melissa Riccobono

Episode 38: One Book, Two Books, Old Books, New Books, Feat. Melissa Riccobono

On this special Read Across America Day episode of scene change, Lizzy
interviews first lady of the National Federation of the Blind Melissa Riccobono as she describes her
career change into audiobook narration. Learn about her views on Braille and
audiobook reading, the technical skills needed in this field, and her
perspective on maintaining confidence! Bonus: you’ll get to hear her read part
of a Dr. Seuss book!
Mar 15, 202401:10:04
Ep 37: One Note Is All It Takes, feat. Oveante Magsby
Feb 24, 202450:55
Ep. 35: Transformation Central, feat. JP Williams

Ep. 35: Transformation Central, feat. JP Williams

Calling all creatives! If you're looking for something new and exciting in 2024, this is an episode you won't want to miss! First, our President and one of our Board members bring us news of two exciting NFB Performing Arts Division initiatives that you can play a part in. Then, Lizzy takes the mic with a guest who is no stranger to those who have been around the NFB for a while. His voice and guitar playing are heard on "The Rhythm of the Movement," the album that has become the soundtrack for so many NFB events since 2015. But JP is so much more; he's an accomplished musician and songwriter with some pretty impressive collaborations to his name, a life coach, and a podcaster. Join Lizzy and JP as they chat about performing, transformation, how to make real change, and so much more!

Jan 20, 202447:43
Ep. 35: A Place in the Choir, feat. Michael Johann, Chris Nusbaum and Kyle Woodruff

Ep. 35: A Place in the Choir, feat. Michael Johann, Chris Nusbaum and Kyle Woodruff

Welcome to our last episode of 2023! As we celebrate the holiday season, famous for virtually every choir imaginable giving some kind of performance, 3 prolific choral singers join us to share their experiences in the group singing environment. They'll also share some tips about succeeding in auditions and rehearsals, and get personal about the ups and downs of finding community and acceptance within the choir. Teaser: One of our guests has recently joined one of the most famous choirs in the world! You won't want to miss this special holiday episode!

Dec 15, 202354:10
Ep. 34: Breaking the Ice feat. Tony Gebhard

Ep. 34: Breaking the Ice feat. Tony Gebhard

Tony Gebhard breaks barriers every day as a musician, podcaster and producer. But he also joined us from the frigid wilderness of Alaska, so we had to get an ice reference in! Join Lizzy and Shane (yes, we give Shane a mic this month) to celebrate our third anniversary by chatting with Tony about his many talents and activities. Plus, hear some more highlights from our division meeting at convention, when Shane took the mic around the room to hear what people were thinking. It's an episode worthy of our "podcastiversary!"

Nov 16, 202301:11:42
The Teacher, the Learner, the Talent

The Teacher, the Learner, the Talent

Welcome to the third anniversary episode of Scene Change!!! 3 years ago on October 15, we released our first episode and promised that we would bring you the most engaging, exciting blind artists who are active at all levels of performance and committed to changing the landscape for their fellow blind performers. On this special episode, we celebrate with a very special guest who is no stranger to PAD members: Jessica Victoria! Jessica chats with Lizzy about her lifetime commitment to our community, her pioneering work as a professor and performer, and much more. You won't want to miss this conversation with one of our own!

Oct 16, 202353:42
This Ain't Nike, but Just Do It!

This Ain't Nike, but Just Do It!

On this episode of Scene Change, Lizzy interviews The Performing Arts Division’s newest board member, Kingsley Martin. Here his attitudes on jumping right in to acting, podcasting, and whatever else you may want to do. Listen until the end for an unexpected  role reversal where Lizzy gets interviewed by the guest!


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Sep 20, 202301:15:10
The Return of Precious Perez!
Jun 15, 202357:53
A Scene Change Recital: Part 2
May 17, 202341:04
A Scene Change Recital: Part 1

A Scene Change Recital: Part 1

This month we begin our two-part interview with 3 talented classical pianists who will share their experience in the conservatory environment, share interesting insights about their diverse backgrounds, offer performing advice, and much more. Of course, we'll also hear a selection of their performances for all who love the piano to enjoy!

Apr 19, 202328:22
From the Archives: Meet our Educators!

From the Archives: Meet our Educators!

We're switching up the format of this month's episode as we share a recording of the membership call that kicked off 2023 in the NFB Performing Arts Division! That call featured a lively discussion with a panel of blind music educators who are making a difference in the lives of their students every day. Learn their creative techniques for dealing with the day-to-day challenges of the classroom, how they deal with their students' thoughts about blindness, what tools they use in their work, and much more!

We host these membership calls bimonthly on a wide variety of topics of interest to blind performers! Want to know when the next call is and how to participate? Become a member of our organization so you can receive our newsletter, join our events, and much more! Visit nfb-pad.org/member for more information.

Mar 15, 202301:22:29
Down in the DM's, Up on a Tuesday!
Feb 14, 202356:26
Starting Something New

Starting Something New

Ready to jump in to a new Performing Arts project? Join our host Lizzy and producer Shane as they give real life examples of how to do so in seven steps (move past anxiety, gain clarity, find resources, assess the cost, take action, and show up) plus a bonus!
The innovative spin on classic ideas and episode highlights will surely motivate you to start your project ASAP
Jan 16, 202301:03:08
Getting the Gig: Holiday Edition

Getting the Gig: Holiday Edition

our Scene Change host, Lizzy Muhammad-Park, talks with 3 seasoned performers about confidence building, putting a price on talent, future performance ideas, and more! The episode includes helpful hints for when to begin looking for gigs, where to perform, and how to build solid connections that might lead to future work.
Featuring: Lawrence E Brown III, Christina Ebersohl, and Cristina Jones.
Dec 15, 202201:09:14
November with Noe

November with Noe

It's November. It's cold. It's dreary. It's gross. It's that weird time between the enjoyable part of fall and the holiday season. What genre of music would best describe November? The blues, obviously. So we found a guy who plays the blues with 2 instruments at the same time! How does he do it, and what does he have in common with Scene Change production team member Precious Perez? Find out the answers to these and many more questions as we spend our November episode with Noe Socha!

Nov 17, 202201:16:25
PAD Profiles: Meet Your Performing Arts Division Board

PAD Profiles: Meet Your Performing Arts Division Board

What do pizza, toilet paper rolls and the NFB Performing Arts Division have in common? They all join with many other topics to make for what might be the most fun, freewheeling episode of Scene Change yet! Join Lizzy and your newly-elected PAD Board--all 7 of them at one time--as we get to know each member better and talk about what the division has planned for the future. We hope our return episode will be as fun for you to listen to as it was for us to record!


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Oct 15, 202201:07:54
Fabulous (Blind) Fashion
Jul 16, 202247:10
Accessible Ballet

Accessible Ballet

Join Lizzy for this month's riveting episode featuring Krishna Washburn, a professional ballet dancer, and the artistic director and sole teacher of 'Dark Room Ballet', along with The 'Dark Room Ballet' program coordinator and lead administrator Alejandra Ospina. Interested in ballet? This is an online ballet course specifically for blind dancers. She's got something for everyone. She's got intro courses, they are eight weeks long, and she also has open courses for experienced blind professionals. They are tuition free. In this episode, you will hear more about this exciting opportunity and all it entails. Her summer course is beginning on June 25, and Registration closes on June 18, 2022. Sign up here: darkroomballet.com/


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Episode 21 notes

0:41 – Introducing Krishna
3:10 – How it’s like to be a blind ballet instructor
16:08 – How to sign up and prices for other courses
31:48 – The difference between sighted, blind, and balanced
36:15 – Do students need to purchase ballet shoes before class
37:05 – What tape is used
39:49 – Krisna dancing while teaching
41:59 – Who taught Krishna
47:39 – Misconceptions for teachers to break
54:40 – Advice for anyone advocating for equality in the dance space
1:04:51 – Contact information
1:07:54 - Outro
Jun 12, 202201:08:49
Celebrating our Stage Moms
May 18, 202201:28:11
Music is Therapy Too!
Apr 15, 202247:13
Episode 18: Modernizing from mandolin to Midi with John Dowling
Mar 15, 202249:40
May We Have This Dance?

May We Have This Dance?

Picture this: You're spending a romantic Valentine's Day evening with your valentine, everything is going well, and then your partner asks you to dance. What do you do? Many of us will do it, but if we're honest with ourselves, the very thought of dancing--especially in public--makes us become instantly self-conscious if not outright embarrassed. If you can relate, the Scene Change team hopes to change all that this Valentine's Day! For this special, we're featuring 2 Scene Change regulars: Lizzy Muhammad-Park, podcast host, PAD Vice President, and talented dancer, and Katelyn MacIntyre, PAD President, accomplished dancer, and frequent dance instructor. Let Lizzy and Katelyn help you make the most of your partner dancing experience, so that next time your partner asks if you want to dance, your answer can be an enthusiastic "Yes!"


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Feb 14, 202201:14:47
PAD and POP: Together!

PAD and POP: Together!

This month's episode marks a first for Scene Change: For the first time, we're collaborating with another podcast! Join Lizzy as she partners with the host of Poppercast, a production of the Pacific Opera Project, as they interview 3 people who are deeply involved in the wonderful world of opera. Spoiler alert: One of the guests (and a leading lady in a Pacific Opera Project production) is Cristina Jones, who also happens to be the Secretary of the NFB Performing Arts Division! So we believe we can claim some bragging rights.


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Jan 25, 202240:09
Caroling, Caroling on the Web

Caroling, Caroling on the Web

Welcome to the last episode of 2021! Covid might have prevented our favorite choirs from serenading us in person during the holiday season, but the gift of technology has made it possible for singers around the world to come together, rehearse and perform—all from their own homes. Join Lizzy as she sits down with Kayleigh Brendle, a member of the Sing for Serenity virtual choir, and Rachel Grider and Tom Page, the director and engineer behind the NFB virtual choir that has added music to our last 2 national conventions. Stay tuned for a musical sample from both choirs, and a new segment we're calling "Questions with Katelyn." Happy holidays from the Scene Change team and all of us in the National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division!
Dec 15, 202101:15:05
Questions (and Answers) with Question

Questions (and Answers) with Question

It has been said that hip-hop/rap is the music of minorities. If that's true, blind rappers should fit right in. Question has certainly found his niche in this genre of music. Join Lizzy and Question as they listen to some of Question's music, then engage in a little Q&A session about his story and the message behind his music.
Nov 15, 202141:02
Let Your Voice Be Heard… In Character
Oct 15, 202143:38
Be Prepared. Be Very, Very Prepared!

Be Prepared. Be Very, Very Prepared!

It’s back to school time again! Some of us are excited about it, some of us are dreading it, and many of us fall somewhere in the middle. But, for students everywhere, it’s just a fact of life. So what do blind students interested in the performing arts do about this time? Join us as we talk with an educator and 2 music education students about their experiences and how you can be prepared to thrive in all your academic endeavors. Also, we're excited to announce that we now offer a transcript of each podcast episode! Visit the National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division YouTube channel to get the text of each show!
Sep 16, 202101:07:45
Perspectives on Audio Description from Creators and Consumers: Part 2

Perspectives on Audio Description from Creators and Consumers: Part 2

In last months episode, we brought you the first part of our panel from the 2021 national convention featuring three leaders in the field of audio description. Now here’s the second part of that discussion, featuring questions from the virtual audience!
Aug 16, 202148:34
Live from #NFB21: Perspectives on Audio Description from Creators and Consumers, Part 1

Live from #NFB21: Perspectives on Audio Description from Creators and Consumers, Part 1

Our 10th episode brings a first for Scene Change! During our annual division meeting on July 8, we recorded a live episode of the podcast featuring an all-star panel of influential members of the audio description community: Dr. Joel Snyder, Director of the Audio Description Project; Roy Samuelson, a renowned describer and voiceover artist; and our own Everette Bacon, a Board Member of the National Federation of the Blind. Enjoy Part 1 of this informative and insightful conversation with Lizzy and our panelists, and stay tuned for Part 2 in August! Oh, and speaking of Lizzy, we start off the show with a very exciting announcement involving our host!
Jul 15, 202141:01
Behind the Scenes with a Documentarian

Behind the Scenes with a Documentarian

Anthony Saldona has dedicated his career to using art and film to shed light on the subjects he is most passionate about. Join Lizzy as she and Anthony have a conversation about his life, work, and the unique style he uses in his documentaries. Plus, be sure to listen until the end to get a glimpse of some of the awesome activities the Performing Arts Division has planned just for you at the 2021 virtual convention of the National Federation of the Blind! You won't want to miss the largest and most dynamic gathering of blind people in the world, so be sure you're registered at nfb.org/convention. It's free!


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Jun 16, 202142:40
Joey Stuckey: A "Blind Man Drivin'" the Future

Joey Stuckey: A "Blind Man Drivin'" the Future

He's a singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, motivational speaker, broadcaster, music ambassador... and now a guest on our podcast. His name is Joey Stuckey, and he has quite a story to tell. Join Lizzy and Joey as they delve into Joey's life story, his outlook on blindness and life, his style of performance, and much more.


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May 15, 202101:18:27
Empowering an Empire: A Conversation with Lachi

Empowering an Empire: A Conversation with Lachi

Our guest this month describes herself in many ways. She's a singer, a songwriter, and an all-around performer. She's also blind, a woman, and a person of color. All of those characteristics--and many others--make Lachi who she is. And, because she writes songs about her own unique experiences, those characteristics come together to make Lachi's music uniquely hers. Who is Lachi, how has she gotten to where she is today, and how is she working to build a brighter future for blind female performers of color? Join us as the one and only Lachi opens up to Lizzy about her life, her music, and much more!


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Apr 15, 202101:11:04
Marching Madness

Marching Madness

what do you think of when you think of March Madness? Probably that exciting college basketball competition that has the unique power to become a student's dream and a fan's obsession. You might think about filling out your bracket or proudly displaying your school's colors. But there's more to March Madness than the athletes on the court; the marching bands, too, represent their schools with pride and style. "But blind people can't play in a marching band, can they?" you ask. Of course we can! Join Lizzy as she celebrates March Madness by talking with some marchers who show us how it's done.


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Mar 15, 202101:15:34
Love is Literally in the Air
Feb 14, 202150:32
Shattering Assumptions: Blind Comedians are Real!
Jan 15, 202159:50
All Things Strings!
Dec 15, 202058:10
Blind Ballet? Why Not?

Blind Ballet? Why Not?

We know there are many blind musicians out there, but what about dancing? Blind people can’t see what other dancers are doing on stage. Surely they can’t perform in the same way. Not so fast! On this episode, Lizzy is joined by three ballet dancers who are successful at their craft and share with us how it’s done.
Nov 15, 202055:54
Meet the Blind, Meet the Leaders, Meet PAD!

Meet the Blind, Meet the Leaders, Meet PAD!

On this White Cane Awareness Day, the NFB Performing Arts Division is proud to present the premier episode of Scene Change! On this podcast, we meet the Performing Arts Division in a more intimate way as we have fun talking with some of the leaders who make our division (and this podcast) work. Join Katelyn MacIntyre, our beloved President; Lizzy Muhammed-Park, our Vice President and the host of Scene Change; and Precious Perez, one of our Board members, as they share their experiences and their love of the performing arts. Let's learn and laugh with these three leading ladies!


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Oct 15, 202057:48
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October 6, 2020

Oct 06, 202000:59