We have been lucky to have the pleasure of talking to a very talented and hardworking singer, songwriter and guitarist, originally from Midlands UK. He is a highly acclaimed instrumentalist, particularly renowned for his English fingerpicking style. He has won awards, such as the BBC folk award, appeared on national radio and TV, including shows such as Later with Jools Holland, toured the world and has had seven releases to date, his most recent being Home Waters and Home Waters Live, which is just beautiful, and is currently touring.

We are delighted to have the pleasure to talk to this incredible talent, about his musical and vocal journey, his unique ways of coping with performance anxiety and the art storytelling through song. Introducing the wonderful Sam Carter.

00:00 – 14:31 Sam’s Experience with Alexander Technique and its effect on the voice.

14:31 – 22:29 The mind body connection – Sam shares his experience of self-doubt and performance anxiety.

22:29 – 28:53 Managing practise as a working musician – realistic expectations.

28: 53 – 39:52 How live and studio environment influence each other.

39:52 – End What’s next for Sam.

Sam’s Websites:

Solo

Home Waters,

https://samcartermusic.co.uk/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Carter_(musician).

Joolz Holland performance

https://vimeo.com/151704214

Band

http://falselights.co.uk/harmonograph/

Resources:

Alexander Technique

https://alexandertechnique.com/

Books: The Alexander Technique for Musicians by Judith Kleinman and Peter Buckoke.

https://www.cnhc.org.uk/ - The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council

https://www.alexandertechniqueinternational.com/

Future Islands - https://future-islands.com/