Chapter
A Musician's First Audition Experience
08:07 - 12:49 (04:41)
A musician shares her experience of auditioning at a noisy hotel close to a conservatory, where parents and kids filled the space with the sounds of their instruments. She also recounts the story of her father being amazed at seeing a printed music book for the first time.
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The speaker recounts their first impressions of Xi'an, China, highlighting the greenery, fresh fruits, and excitement of staying in a hotel for the first time.
08:07 - 09:14 (01:06)
Summary
The speaker recounts their first impressions of Xi'an, China, highlighting the greenery, fresh fruits, and excitement of staying in a hotel for the first time. However, the noise level and nerves from an audition created some apprehension.
ChapterA Musician's First Audition Experience
Episode765: Off Course
PodcastThis American Life
A man recounts a story about his father who had never seen printed music in a book before.
09:14 - 11:23 (02:08)
Summary
A man recounts a story about his father who had never seen printed music in a book before.
ChapterA Musician's First Audition Experience
Episode765: Off Course
PodcastThis American Life
A girl recalls a childhood memory of her father's unsuccessful business pitch, which left her feeling frightened and hopeless for her family's future.
11:23 - 12:01 (00:38)
Summary
A girl recalls a childhood memory of her father's unsuccessful business pitch, which left her feeling frightened and hopeless for her family's future.
ChapterA Musician's First Audition Experience
Episode765: Off Course
PodcastThis American Life
The speaker shares a moment from their childhood when they felt they had disappointed their father and how he reacted to the situation with frustration and concern.
12:01 - 12:49 (00:48)
Summary
The speaker shares a moment from their childhood when they felt they had disappointed their father and how he reacted to the situation with frustration and concern.