Let’s set the scene:

You’re at an audition. It’s your time. You walk into the room. You light up the room with a delicious sense of your personality. You greet the humans behind the table. You turn and -

THERE!

Right there! Behind the large, tinkly music box -

The Piano Person.

Now, this person is very mysterious. There are many unknowns about them:

“Are they on the creative team? Are they the Musical Director? Or hired in? Are they part of the decision-making process? Have I seen them before? Is this the person who messed up my pop audition last week? Are they tired? Are they grumpy? Are they pleasant? Are they a good sight-reader? Will they be able to play my cut? Are they eating a snack right now??”

And these can be nerve-wracking unknowns. Let’s not forget, these people have the ability to aid or hurt our auditions. Though - a little secret - 90% of the time they want you to do wonderfully and are just there to make good music with you for the 30 seconds you’re singing.

But what do we do with this Piano Person? How do we interact with them? Is there a general formula you can use to have the best possible interactions?

Well, as a piano person myself, allow me to offer you some of my thoughts.