From music to tech to Hollywood actor | My Career Journey

Ever wondered what it’s like to be an actor in Hollywood? Guest Keisuke Hoashi has been in the business for over 30 years! He's done it all – commercials, films, TV shows, theatre, voiceovers, and much more. He’s also a writer and musician and co-founded a music camp where he was the musical theatre director and where he and My Career Journey co-host Emily Banzhaf met!In the episode, Keisuke shares how he broke into acting, how he built his network from scratch, how he learned how to act, the depth he goes to prep for an audition, tips on getting an agent, how he deals with nerves, and hilarious stories from set. He also talks about starting out in the arts, the importance of his father in his life and career, the jobs he worked until he was able to support himself as an actor, when he realized he loved acting, running the music camp, transferable skills, and much more.To check out his incredible body of work, go to www.hoashi.com or find him on all socials at Keisuke Hoashi:IMDBWikipediaX (Twitter)FacebookInstagramLinkedIn------Highlights from the episode include: 0:00 - Episode intro2:47 - Keisuke intro, background, and formative years in the arts5:13 - Realization that he didn’t have what it took to be a professional trumpet player 5:55 - Parallel career as a performer8:28 - Job at the NY State Government as a writer and graphic designer9:31 - Setting low expectations11:23 - The realization in 2nd grade that acting was something Keisuke loved to do13:46 - Working in tech 19:43 - Moving to Hollywood to pursue acting21:42 - Building a network in LA without knowing anyone23:25 - Getting started acting in commercials25:22 - Taking acting classes27:37 - Types of training required for each type of acting 29:34 - What commercial acting is like31:49 - Getting into film and TV32:46 - Dealing with nerves and stage fright 38:09 - Being boxed into roles as an Asian American actor40:26 - Sabrina the Teenage Witch42:41 - Running into people when auditioning for roles and 2 chances Keisuke had to be the next Ken Jeong44:44 - The importance of personal branding and Keisuke’s tagline #1 Asian Every-Man. 48:11 - Chair farting while playing Judge Lance Ito 48:54 - Favorite stories from set53:51 - How Keisuke’s audition prep changes depending on what role he’s auditioning for. Talks through how he used his real life experience on his audition for Brooklyn Nine-Nine58:27 - What Keisuke’s life looks like as an actor, balancing auditioning and working1:00:52 - Getting creative with auditioning on the go and Keisuke’s experience generating work vs. going through an agent1:02:09 - Tips for getting an agent and what not to do1:07:00 - Advice for finding what fulfills you and what you really want to do 1:09:39 - Doing a 45-minute standup set at a camp concert that got delayed1:11:36 - How Keisuke’s tech skills helped the camp he co-founded become successful1:15:08 - Mentorship1:20:18 - Closing