Award-winning New York theatre composer and pianist Andrew Gerle pulls no punches in his book, The Enraged Accompanist’s Guide to the Perfect Audition, an irreverent, fly-on-the-wall guide to everything you’ve never been taught about auditioning for musical theatre. From the unique perspective of the pianist’s bench, he demystifies the audition process, from how to put together your book and speak to an accompanist to the healthiest and savviest ways to approach the audition marketplace and your career. By better understanding the dynamics of professional auditions, you will learn to present yourself in the strongest, most castable way while remaining true to your own special voice – the one that, in the end, will get you the job.
“Difficult piano parts”
Watch Andrew Gerle on NBC 4 New York promoting The Enraged Accompanist’s Guide to the Perfect Audition.
Watch Andrew Gerle in an audition work session sharing ideas and techniques featured in his book, The Engraged Accompanist’s Guide to the Perfect Audition.
“Song titles that have lost their meaning”
Watch Andrew Gerle in an audition work session sharing ideas and techniques featured in his book, The Engraged Accompanist’s Guide to the Perfect Audition.
“How to start a song”
Watch Andrew Gerle in an audition work session sharing ideas and techniques featured in his book, The Engraged Accompanist’s Guide to the Perfect Audition.