Life, Death & Music: Benjamin Kintisch’s Journey to “Life Review: The Hospice Musical”

https://youtu.be/tJKaNe4EFDcFinding Harmony in Hospice: Benjamin Kintisch's Journey with Life Review: The Hospice MusicalIn this episode of Second Verse, host Becky Boyland speaks with Benjamin Kintisch, a chaplain, music teacher, and cantor, about his transformation from a cantor to the creator of Life Review: The Hospice Musical. Kintisch shares how chaplaincy experiences shaped his musical, emphasizing music as a medium for healing and connection. The discussion covers imposter syndrome, the importance of saying yes to creative opportunities, and the evolution of Life Review through the COVID pandemic. He offers insights into song co-writing, community support, and finding joy through musical exploration. The episode concludes by inspiring listeners to share their authentic stories and build circles of collaborators and supporters.Connect with Ben:Web: lifereviewmusical.comInstagram: @lifereviewmusicalResources:Sue Horowitz, JSCR (Jewish Songwriter Cooperative Retreat), Album: Notes from the Garrison: https://www.suehorowitz.com/Alex Palting, The Hustling Creative: https://www.alexandramariapalting.com/End-of-Life University Podcast, https://eolupodcast.com/Today We Laughed… and Learned Podcast, https://www.instagram.com/todaywelaughedandlearned/Sponsors:Attitude Creativity: https://attitudecreativity.com/blueprintSinging / Straw: https://secondverse.com/singingstraw (affiliate link, 10% coupon auto-applied, or use code “secondverse”)Timestamps:00:00 Benjamin Kintisch Interview Teaser00:23 Introduction01:27 Welcome and Early Musical Influences03:11 Transition to Cantor and Teaching04:56 Becoming a Chaplain and Musical Inspiration08:00 Creating and Performing Life Review23:55 SPONSOR: Attitude Creativity25:14 SPONSOR: Singing / Straw26:15 How Comedy and Music Help with the Hard Conversations30:46 COVID-19 Impact and Adaptation36:51 The Power of Support in Creative Projects37:43 Navigating the COVID Era and Fringe Festivals38:59 The Importance of Scheduling and Follow-ups40:47 Collaborations and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome42:01 The Journey of a Creative: From Ideas to Execution46:25 Encouraging Musical Exploration47:37 The Role of Hobbies in a Creative Life49:02 The Impact of Retreats and Songwriting Prompts53:29 Leveraging Social Media for Creative Projects56:07 Final Thoughts and Encouragement59:11 CodaStream all the released music from Second Verse any time! Add the official Songs from the Second Verse Podcast playlist to your Spotify now! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lPUAY9uBYVVg9fmy03Bj3?si=5211c2db80334285Starting your own podcast? Sign up with Captivate to host your show today! https://fas.st/t/ZHbLxEpe (affiliate link)