E47: 5 Non-Negotiable's for First Time Swings

NOV 27, 202516 MIN
The SWING LIFE Podcast

E47: 5 Non-Negotiable's for First Time Swings

NOV 27, 202516 MIN

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<p>If you’re swinging your first musical — or stepping back into the role — this episode gives you the <em>five daily non-negotiables</em> that make swinging feel less chaotic and far more doable.</p><p>We’re talking process, structure, regulation, and how to stay grounded while learning multiple tracks at once.</p><p>These are the exact practices I use as a swing + dance captain in <em>Beetlejuice the Musical</em>.</p><p><strong>What you’ll take away:</strong></p><ol><li>How to find <em>your</em> learning style (instead of copying everyone else)</li><li>A simple structure that helps you track and retain multiple roles</li><li>The mindset that keeps you steady during rehearsals + debuts</li><li>How to build a life outside the show (and why it matters)</li><li>The weekly planning habit that changes everything for first-time swings</li></ol><p>👉 <strong>Download your</strong><a href="https://www.taylorscanlan.com.au/swing-starter-kit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong> FREE Rehearsal Tracking Sheet</strong></a></p><p>This is the exact template I use in rehearsals to stay organised, retain more, and give every track a clear “home.”</p><ul><li>Includes a video walkthrough so you know how to use it.</li></ul><p>If this episode helped you, share it with another performer.</p><p>More clarity for swings = stronger casts and calmer rehearsal rooms.</p><p>— Taylor Scanlan</p><p>Swing &amp; Dance Captain, <em>Beetlejuice the Musical</em></p>