My father was a businessman and, aside from being very supportive of my career, he was not involved in the music business at all. A piece of advice he gave
Live your life by design, not default. Kevin Daum I’ve already addressed paying attention to just how important your speaking voice is to making that all important first impression
What kind of first impression will you convey at your next audition? You have completed your graduate degree in performance from a prestigious music conservatory. You have the absolute
It’s a battle out there for jobs–especially singing jobs. With so many qualified and talented singers vying for the same roles, it’s the little things that may stand out the
Identifying sexual harassment and knowing how to deal with it when it does happen is a tricky business, especially in the opera industry. A stage director, the president of AGMA,
When I was a kid, I loved “The Jetsons”. For those of you too young to know, it was a television cartoon about a family living in the future. They
A singer at an audition is on a blind date with a pianist. This date takes place in front of people who can give the singer a job based on
Every singer wants a long line of steady singing gigs coming their way. But are you willing to do the dirty work to get there? In an earlier post I
Are you looking for steady singing gigs? Here’s a step-by-step process that only takes 10.5 hours: Phase I: Preparation Watch the movie “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and pay attention to
Often, the worst part about the audition process isn’t the sweaty palms, dry throat, or nervous anticipation. It’s the silence after the fact. The not knowing. The wonder at what
The term “crossover singing” has become quite trendy as of late. Many classically trained singers have successfully transitioned into musical theatre careers. But do singers who embark on this journey
During audition season, the only feedback singers often get is a “Yes” or a “No.” Consider this vocal checklist, written by Mark Watson and published in the November issue of
