Libraries are an amazing yet underused resource. Too many people associate libraries with school, so once they’re out in the real world, they stop using them. This is unfortunate when libraries offer so much to the public. Plus, for… Continue Reading
Everyone, this is a story I’ve been waiting to tell you for a while now. The only reason I’ve been waiting is so the story could reach its end before I shared it (although in a way, the stories… Continue Reading
There are a lot of steps to self-producing a recital. With a lot of steps come a lot of expenses as well. These expenses create roadblocks for the entrepreneurial musician. One of the most common roadblocks musicians encounter when attempting… Continue Reading
Dear Musicians, There is this strange belief in our field, both from outsiders and within, that if we have a “day job,” we are somehow less of a professional musician. Today, I want to tell you why this is… Continue Reading
Rachel Tedder is an American freelance singer, writer, English teacher, and jack-of-all-trades living in Germany. Her favorite hobbies are arranging and singing a cappella mash-ups and plotting world domination. She is a classically trained singer and a passionate defender of… Continue Reading
A while back, a lovely reader asked for a post regarding editions of scores. More specifically, she wanted a list of the “best” editions for standard operas and composers (such as Mozart, Puccini, etc.). That way, you know the score… Continue Reading
You did it! You created your first social media account as a professional singer, filled with your website, your most amazing headshot, and plenty of information about you! You’re ready to get going and start sharing all of the wonderful… Continue Reading
Even if you wouldn’t consider yourself the most tech-savvy musician, there’s no denying that smartphones and tablets are becoming increasingly popular in the field. If you have one of these devices, there’s a pretty good chance that you have at… Continue Reading
Sometimes it seems like there are not a lot of things to do when your performance schedule is light. After all, there’s only so many times you can refresh your audition package. Plus, if work is slow, you might find… Continue Reading
Social media can be exhausting. I get it. It seems like every 5 seconds there’s a new social media platform out there. Besides the big players like Facebook and Twitter, there’s LinkedIn, Instagram, Google+, Pinterest, Vine, Snapchat, Tumblr, and it… Continue Reading