This is a sponsored post from OpusAtlas that contains affiliate links. Have you ever found yourself telling someone about a great opera performance you went to and that one singer you loved, but somehow you cannot remember that singer’s… Continue Reading
Between juries, studio recitals, summer programs, and never ending auditions, voice students have a lot of cause to experience performance anxiety or stage fright. If you’re a seasoned student or a voice teacher, you probably already have a fair amount… 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 I meet a new voice student for the first time, I tell them that first and foremost, we’ll focus on breath and posture. These two elements of singing can take a new student a long way, and even advanced… Continue Reading
You may have experienced one of these two scenarios in the past. The first, you were part of a group conversation with some singers when one said to another, “Yeah, I was marking the whole rehearsal,” or “Well, do you… 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
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
Jenna Douglas has worked for the last ten years as an operatic vocal coach and répétiteur, and the editor of Schmopera.com since 2013. Jenna’s work in opera lets her write openly about the industry, and introduce its artists to the… Continue Reading
Jenna Douglas has worked for the last ten years as an operatic vocal coach and répétiteur, and the editor of Schmopera.com since 2013. Jenna’s work in opera lets her write openly about the industry, and introduce its artists to the… 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