Been performing with Sound Affects?

RSVP for our Artist Chat and Training with Resident Advocate,
Amber Franzel

Artist Help Desk Event

We want to address anything that may have come up for you at our programs!

Other reminders

Prep Time
It can take a moment to find the correct entrance and performance areas in our partner facility buildings. We recommend arriving at least twenty minutes before your performance time, unless you are familiar with the facility and/or require no setup. More prep time can help depending on your gear, but that’s up to you! Anything earlier than 40 minutes before performance time and there may be other activities happening in the space where you’ll be playing.

Pay
Remember that Sound Affects payments come from Sound Affects following your performance, not onsite from the facility itself. Sound Affects paydates are every Monday and Thursday. This means that if your performance is on a Monday through Wednesday, your payment will be issued on that Thursday. If your performance is on a Thursday through Sunday, your payment will be issued on the following Monday. If you believe that you have not recieved a payment or recieved incorrect payment, PLEASE don’t hesitate to let us know! We are human and mistakes can occur. We want to get you paid ASAP and appreciate you speaking up if and when you need to.

Song Choices
If you have trouble selecting songs for these performances or would like further inspiration, please note the Spotify playlists below for some ideas of the genres and songs that we’ve found particularly effective in connecting in Sound Affects spaces.

Dementia and
Sound Affects

If you do not have experience interacting with and connecting with individuals living with dementia, Sound Affects performances can sometimes present uniquely confusing and sometimes challenging moments for an incoming artist. While dementia is particularly relevant in Memory Care Facilities, it is also not unusual to encounter dementia while in other kinds of care facilities, including Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living facilities. Signs of dementia can include repetition, fear, anger, outbursts, different understandings of personal boundaries, and lots of pacing or wandering. Please refer to our upcoming training with Amber Franzel and/or reach out to Hanna at hanna@soundaffectsmusic.org with questions and to learn more about redirection and helpful tips when performing for individuals experiencing dementia. Music is famously beneficial for this population and Sound Affects appreciates the impact you make for these residents and families every day!