Those who make the worse use of their time are the first to complain of its shortness. – Jean De La Bruyere There are three key resources that we
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
So you have $80,000 in student loans from pursuing and winning your undergrad and grad degrees in vocal performance, now what do you do? Maybe your folks paid for
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
When you are a pianist playing auditions, it’s a day of sight-reading. Singers with high hopes and jangling nerves parade through the door, put a well-thumbed binder in front of
“Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you can do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” – Lou Holtz The life of a performer can
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,
“Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” – Author Unknown Most fairy tales
Being appreciative of others makes everyone feel good—and makes good things happen.
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, and singers offer their experiences and advice here.
