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
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
“To be an artist is to believe in life.” This is the Henry Moore quote that flashes across the screen as Sing Your Own Song: An Opera Love Story begins. By using this quote, the independent documentary, directed by Anne… Continue Reading
When it comes to introducing kids to opera, most people ask, “Which operas are kid-friendly?” This is certainly an important question to ask, and nothing beats the experience of seeing an opera live for the first time. Still, it is… Continue Reading
When it comes to teaching the voice, it can be difficult to explain certain concepts. Even though we technically have a physical instrument as singers, it ends up being so abstract. We can’t see it. We can’t really feel… 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