As a new voice teacher, scheduling music students can be difficult. New students might be particular with their availability, and new teachers might not know when to make themselves available or how flexible they should be. Plus, you want to… Continue Reading
It’s been awhile since I’ve received a reader blog request, but I’m so glad I did! A new blog reader recently emailed me with a question that not only has been an issue for me as a performer and as… Continue Reading
When you begin any new endeavor, be it personal or professional, you’ll want to find resources to help you embark on your journey. Teaching voice lessons for the first time is no different and fortunately, there are many resources out… Continue Reading
As a voice teacher, it can be daunting to start your own private voice studio. It can feel less secure than teaching at a school, and you probably have concerns about how to find new students for your voice studio.… Continue Reading
Let’s face it – choosing an audition dress is both wonderful and terrible at the same time. On one hand, finding a dress that meets all of the arbitrary “rules” of audition attire is exhausting. Too short. Too long. Too… Continue Reading
As voice teachers, especially as newer teachers, it can be tempting to take any students we can get. After all, more students means more money and a growing business. However, as many successful businesses in any industry can show us,… Continue Reading
Seth Hanes is a horn player, digital marketing consultant, and the author of the new book, Break into the Scene: A Musician’s Guide to Making Connections, Creating Opportunities, and Launching a Career, which is available now on Amazon. We have… Continue Reading
Musicians receive a constant onslaught of professional advice; it’s just the nature of the field. From the advice judges at competitions offer to criticism from publications to well-meaning comments from friends and family, it seems the “advice” never ends. It… Continue Reading
While it may seem to many people that “introverted performers” is an oxymoron, I assure you that this is not the case. Being an introvert in an extroverted field can pose its own challenges though. Perhaps the biggest challenge… Continue Reading
Summer is here, and that means many of you are probably packing up and heading off to various locations around the world to perform in operas, festivals, and concerts. It’s an exciting time, but you’ll want to make sure you’re… Continue Reading