web01.fireside.fm Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:24:08 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Studio Class - Episodes Tagged with “Arts Business” https://studioclass.fireside.fm/tags/arts%20business Sun, 15 Jan 2017 10:00:00 -0600 Welcome to Studio Class – I'm Megan Ihnen, your friendly mezzo-soprano, teacher, writer, and arts entrepreneur. Together, we'll dive deep into the strategies and tactics of classical singing and composition. Think of me as your "diva sidekick", distilling essential insights in the realms of classical singing, opera, and new music. Whether it's dissecting the nuances of performance or uncovering the habits of successful creatives, we're here to streamline your path to excellence. In this podcast, we transcend the ordinary studio class experience, diving deep into the essential business elements that often get overlooked in the world of classical music. Megan's passion for empowering fellow musicians, both vocalists and composers, shines through, making Studio Class your go-to resource for achieving excellence in your artistic endeavors. Micro Action Monday episodes are short 'how-to' style guides offering actionable entrepreneurship information. For an in-depth look into the journeys of successful professionals, tune in to Masterclass episodes where working artists share how they created, maintain, and expand their careers in today's music industry. Whether you're a singer, composer, or someone curious about the intersection of tradition and innovation in the performing arts, Studio Class is here to guide you towards a sparkling and focused career. Don't miss the diva-approved wisdom that awaits you on Studio Class with Megan Ihnen. en-us episodic Megan Ihnen | The Sybaritic Singer Megan Ihnen | The Sybaritic Singer Welcome to Studio Class – I'm Megan Ihnen, your friendly mezzo-soprano, teacher, writer, and arts entrepreneur. Together, we'll dive deep into the strategies and tactics of classical singing and composition. Think of me as your "diva sidekick", distilling essential insights in the realms of classical singing, opera, and new music. Whether it's dissecting the nuances of performance or uncovering the habits of successful creatives, we're here to streamline your path to excellence. In this podcast, we transcend the ordinary studio class experience, diving deep into the essential business elements that often get overlooked in the world of classical music. Megan's passion for empowering fellow musicians, both vocalists and composers, shines through, making Studio Class your go-to resource for achieving excellence in your artistic endeavors. Micro Action Monday episodes are short 'how-to' style guides offering actionable entrepreneurship information. For an in-depth look into the journeys of successful professionals, tune in to Masterclass episodes where working artists share how they created, maintain, and expand their careers in today's music industry. Whether you're a singer, composer, or someone curious about the intersection of tradition and innovation in the performing arts, Studio Class is here to guide you towards a sparkling and focused career. Don't miss the diva-approved wisdom that awaits you on Studio Class with Megan Ihnen. no classical singing, opera, new music, music entrepreneurship, creative professional, performing arts Megan Ihnen | The Sybaritic Singer info@meganihnen.com Episode 3: Take the Leap! https://studioclass.fireside.fm/3 b940544c-f699-4f33-909a-943c47e3f0a8 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 10:00:00 -0600 Megan Ihnen | The Sybaritic Singer full Megan Ihnen | The Sybaritic Singer Be the most successful and happy version of yourself and you will be a light and empower those around you. Let’s talk about self permission and your singing career. 24:57 no 29 Days to Diva and this Studio Class podcast are all about encouraging you to take control of your career and be proactive. If there is something that you have been waiting to do or have been procrastinating, now is the time to carpe the freakin’ diem. Feeling divalicious, yet? Fantastic. So, our challenge for today, even though it isn’t a leap year, is to metaphorically take the leap. Show Notes: let’s discuss: Rejection (aka: getting your a** handed to you.) - https://sybariticsinger.com/2010/09/09/rejection/ The Atlantic: "The Four-Letter Code to Selling Just About Anything" - DEREK THOMPSON JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017 ISSUE - https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/01/what-makes-things-cool/508772/ 29 Days to Diva and this Studio Class podcast are all about encouraging you to take control of your career and be proactive. If there is something that you have been waiting to do or have been procrastinating, now is the time to carpe the freakin’ diem. Feeling divalicious, yet? Fantastic. So, our challenge for today, even though it isn’t a leap year, is to metaphorically take the leap.

Show Notes:
let’s discuss: Rejection (aka: getting your a** handed to you.) - https://sybariticsinger.com/2010/09/09/rejection/
The Atlantic: "The Four-Letter Code to Selling Just About Anything" - DEREK THOMPSON JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017 ISSUE - https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/01/what-makes-things-cool/508772/

]]> 29 Days to Diva and this Studio Class podcast are all about encouraging you to take control of your career and be proactive. If there is something that you have been waiting to do or have been procrastinating, now is the time to carpe the freakin’ diem. Feeling divalicious, yet? Fantastic. So, our challenge for today, even though it isn’t a leap year, is to metaphorically take the leap.

Show Notes:
let’s discuss: Rejection (aka: getting your a** handed to you.) - https://sybariticsinger.com/2010/09/09/rejection/
The Atlantic: "The Four-Letter Code to Selling Just About Anything" - DEREK THOMPSON JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017 ISSUE - https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/01/what-makes-things-cool/508772/

]]> Episode 1: What's a Diva Audit? https://studioclass.fireside.fm/1 e317894d-e053-4fc5-8b5a-eeccbd0a5ef0 Sun, 01 Jan 2017 10:00:00 -0600 Megan Ihnen | The Sybaritic Singer full Megan Ihnen | The Sybaritic Singer A good business, whatever its size, must keep good records to measure performance. As your star rises, it is important to take stock of where you are and the goals you have accomplished along the way. Studio Class, like 29 Days to Diva, is all about little challenges designed to help you create a mission, long-term goals, and strategies. Make sure you are getting the most out of your hard work by doing your Diva Audit today. 22:23 no It is the first day of January and you may be realizing that things are often easier said than done. In that first blush of 2016, many of us made those hastily scribbled lists of things that we would certainly accomplish this time around. Now, you may, or may not, have stuck to your New Years’ resolutions like a tenor to a mirror but something tells me that while the gym is getting a little more crowded - you haven’t been spending quite as much time in your practice room as you thought at the beginning of last year.. With that in mind, I’m starting Studio Class. We certainly support taking care of all of your resolutions, but together we’ll be focusing on your arts-career related goals. Show Notes: Diva Audit = bit.ly/diva-audit 29 Days to Diva: The Course = bit.ly/29daystodiva Money: A Love Story by Kate Northrup = http://katenorthrup.com/book/ It is the first day of January and you may be realizing that things are often easier said than done. In that first blush of 2016, many of us made those hastily scribbled lists of things that we would certainly accomplish this time around. Now, you may, or may not, have stuck to your New Years’ resolutions like a tenor to a mirror but something tells me that while the gym is getting a little more crowded - you haven’t been spending quite as much time in your practice room as you thought at the beginning of last year..

With that in mind, I’m starting Studio Class. We certainly support taking care of all of your resolutions, but together we’ll be focusing on your arts-career related goals.

Show Notes:
Diva Audit = bit.ly/diva-audit
29 Days to Diva: The Course = bit.ly/29daystodiva
Money: A Love Story by Kate Northrup = http://katenorthrup.com/book/

]]> It is the first day of January and you may be realizing that things are often easier said than done. In that first blush of 2016, many of us made those hastily scribbled lists of things that we would certainly accomplish this time around. Now, you may, or may not, have stuck to your New Years’ resolutions like a tenor to a mirror but something tells me that while the gym is getting a little more crowded - you haven’t been spending quite as much time in your practice room as you thought at the beginning of last year..

With that in mind, I’m starting Studio Class. We certainly support taking care of all of your resolutions, but together we’ll be focusing on your arts-career related goals.

Show Notes:
Diva Audit = bit.ly/diva-audit
29 Days to Diva: The Course = bit.ly/29daystodiva
Money: A Love Story by Kate Northrup = http://katenorthrup.com/book/

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