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Scene Change

National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division

A resource for performers, professors, directors, and talent agencies in show business to learn how blind performers can and do achieve success in the arts. We"ve interviewed musicians, actors, dancers, stage managers and more here on Scene Change so check us out and share the knowledge! Together, we will create a more accessible performance space for people with disabilities. Email scenechangenfb@gmail.com for questions or to be featured in an upcoming episode.

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00:40:07

Episode 49: Talent Show Tips, Feat. Sharonda Goode...

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2025/10/15

Hooray! This month marks another anniversary for Scene Change! We couldn’t have done it without you (our listeners)! In this episode, Lizzy and Katelyn interview two previous talent show winners, one of whom judged the 2025 showcase at convention! Stay tuned to find out who! Speaking of convention, this is a blast from the past as it was originally recorded in July 2025. Listen to the excitement, tips to winning, and a special vocal plus clarinet duet from Sharonda and Joe respectively!

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00:42:49

Episode 48: Celebrating True Sisterhood, Feat. Madie...

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2025/03/07

Lizzy interviews the Hendrix Twins to celebrate Galentine’s Day! There is no competition in this sisterhood! Just an emphasis on love, respect, and support for each other. Listen in to hear their music and a discussion about promotion, passion, and performance whether as a duo or as soloists!

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00:44:18

Episode 48: Tappin’ into the new year Ft. Cristina Jones

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2025/01/28

On this month’s episode, Lizzy gets all the details of tap dancing. Wondering what to look for in an instructor, how this art helps the body, or what typical costumes look like? You’re in the right place! Listen to Cristina’s advice on fun, freedom, and fitness through dance.

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00:38:58

Episode 46: December with Dezman featuring Dezman...

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2024/12/15

He’s a Saxophonist, Federationist, and One of the Latest Members of the Board! That’s right! This month, Lizzy interviews Dezman Jackson. Learn how the Federation influenced his confidence in picking up a new instrument, performing at open mic events, and running for the Performing Arts Division’s Treasurer position last summer. Also, listen in for tools on teaching yourself a new instrument, accessible saxophone instructors on YouTube, and a top-to-bottom saxophone description.

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00:41:39

Episode 45: From American Idol to SongSight, Feat....

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2024/11/21

Do you want to make music and compose with other songwriters and industry professionals? Have you ever wondered what it’s like to audition for and perform on American Idol? This month on Scene Change, Katelyn interviews former American Idol finalist Scott MacIntyre, highlighting his upcoming program, SongSight Music Mentoring Retreat for the Blind. You can find out more about SongSight at www.songsightretreat.com Keep in touch with Scott at www.scottmacintyre.com Connect with the National Federation

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00:55:22

Episode 44: activism in Acting Ft. Reggie Herbert

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2024/10/16

Lizzy interviews an advocate, accessibility consultant, actor, teacher, and lifelong learner on this months episode! Listen to Reggie‘s journey from punk rock teen to Theater activist.

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00:48:26

Episode 43: It's Her Forte: How a Blind Woman Teaches...

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2024/09/18

Miss Stover is a blind music teacher at a middle school in Ohio. Learn how she confidently navigates the band room, manages "Meet the Teacher" night, and keeps her students' attention in the classroom. Stay tuned for tips on conducting a band, where her guide dog sits during concerts, and her secret to having a great day!Connect with Us Facebook: National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division Twitter: @nfb_pad Email: nfbpad@gmail.com #Blind #MusicTeacher #MiddleSchool

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01:15:46

Episode 42: Blind Youth Can Do It Too, Feat. Julie...

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2024/08/18

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00:59:51

Episode 41: Embodied and Empowered Feat. Marilee...

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2024/07/27

Lizzy discusses physicality, also known as embodiment, with this month's guest, Marilee Talkington, stage and screen actor and founder of Access Acting Academy.Marilee shares her experience acting in shows on CBS, Apple TV, Broadway and more. Stay tuned to hear how she does her own stunts! Get to know Marilee more from her speech at the 2018 convention of the National Federation of the Blind

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01:04:52

Beyond the "Giant Eyeball": Introducing the Blind...

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2024/05/23

It's here at last! Many leaders and members of the NFB Performing Arts Division have been hard at work putting together a comprehensive resource for directors, educators, and performers of all kinds on blind performers from our own perspective. Now, in this episode, PAD President Katelyn MacIntyre and Vice President Cristina Jones join Lizzy to unveil the publication. They chat about the experiences that led them to work on this project, how all of us can use it as a resource in our auditions,

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00:32:46

Episode 39: Questions with Katelyn: Audiobook April,...

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2024/04/17

This month we change the format abit as Katelyn MacIntyre fills in for Lizzy for an extended "Questions with Katelyn" interview with Annie Donnelon, an artist of many talented who has most recently entered the world of audiobook narration. Annie shares how she became interested in this art form, the techniques she uses to makes her characters come to life, some tips for those who want to build a home studio, how she collaborates with writers, and much more. Plus, we hear a sample of

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01:10:03

Episode 38: One Book, Two Books, Old Books, New...

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2024/03/15

On this special Read Across America Day episode of scene change, Lizzyinterviews 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!

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00:50:55

Ep 37: One Note Is All It Takes, feat. Oveante Magsby

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2024/02/24

Listen as Lizzy interviews a pianist and singer of manygenres, Oveante! He demonstrates musical chords, plays a couple of songs, discusses performing for Stevie Wonder, and even gives the secret to entry into the Berkeley School of Music in an episode you don’t want to miss! Since it’s our Valentine’s Day episode, you know we talked about love as well, focusing on self love and true confidence this year. Let us know what you think at NFBpad@gmail.com learn more about Ovi on his website here:

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00:47:43

Ep. 35: Transformation Central, feat. JP Williams

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2024/01/20

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

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00:54:10

Ep. 35: A Place in the Choir, feat. Michael Johann,...

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2023/12/15

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

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01:11:41

Ep. 34: Breaking the Ice feat. Tony Gebhard

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2023/11/16

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

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00:53:42

The Teacher, the Learner, the Talent

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2023/10/16

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,

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01:15:09

This Ain't Nike, but Just Do It!

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2023/09/20

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! Connect with Us Visit our website: www.nfb-pad.org Facebook: National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division Twitter: @nfb_pad

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00:57:52

The Return of Precious Perez!

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2023/06/15

She has been a PAD Board member, a member of our podcast team, a co-founder of RAMPD, and a Latin pop sensation. So, she's done it all, right? Not even close! Since we last featured Precious on the show, she's released several new songs, moved across the country, performed at some impressive venues, and (lest we forget) married our own producer, Shane Lowe. Join us as Lizzy and Precious catch up on where Precious's journey has taken her, her future plans, and what the Kennedy Center has to do with

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00:41:03

A Scene Change Recital: Part 2

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2023/05/17

For part 2 of our series on classical piano, we're rejoined by our panel of 3 accomplished blind pianists as we look into the practical side of performing. How do they learn complex repertoire? How do they make that big leap across the keyboard accurately? How does a pianist adjust the bench to the perfect height and prepare for an outstanding performance? Lizzy and her guests will address all these questions and more on this episode, plus we'll hear what these musicians are up to

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