Cinderella’s Castle. Hogwarts. Dolphins and whales. Orlando offers a wide variety of activities, but that wasn’t the focus for hundreds of teachers of singing earlier this month. Teachers from across
Audition season is coming up. As a dedicated singer, you schedule out which ones you are interested in, where the auditions are, how you will get there, where you will
Ego, or how we think of ourselves, often gets in the way of desired results. Here are three of the most common, most paralyzing ego risks. • Rejection. You
My last blog encouraged singers to continue studying over the summer. This next entry, however, is a reflection from the flip side; how a teacher feels about teaching over the
Preparing for and pursuing a career as a performer is always a risk. Are you ready as you head off to your summer programs or performances, to deal with the
Application fees, lessons, coachings, accompanists, sheet music, tuition loans, travel fare. Sound familiar? All these are aspects in every singers career and unfortunately, they can add up very fast. The
Everything old is new again when it comes to raising money online. While face-to-face fundraising is still the most effective way to raise money, an online campaign can broaden your
There is something unique about the relaxation and bonding that occurs when people eat and socialize together outside of the office. Trust develops when you and a potential employer are
I recommend the following steps for making direct contact with hiring managers: Research desirable companies and find specific hiring managers by using the Internet. Fill in any information gaps by
Consistently speak with as many people as possible about your job search and career goals. Something magical happens when you get out and talk to people about the changes you
It’s time to create more than wishes and dreams! Think about creating a grocery list. You write down what you need, and if you know the store you are going
This past weekend in Chicago was the two-day Young Artist Series at the Classical Singer Convention. On the first day presenters William Florescu, Robert Swenson, and Mark Stoddard inspired singers
