Studio Class
The Sybaritic Singer
We found 10 episodes of Studio Class with the tag “classical singing”.
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Episode 30: Micro Action Monday - Get new headshots
November 16th, 2020 | 8 mins 11 secs
classical singing, headshots, micro actions, music business
Headshots are our calling cards. It should look like you and hint at aspects of your personality that you will bring to the stage.
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Episode 38: Masterclass - Sharin Apostolou MacPherson & Ryan MacPherson
November 9th, 2020 | 1 hr 30 mins
classical singing, masterclass, music business, opera
It's true! The #KiltedOlive couple is here for a Studio Class Masterclass. Soprano Sharin Apostolou MacPherson and tenor Ryan MacPherson talk about building musical interpretive power, knowing when it's time to leave professional singing, and what's keeping them hopeful right now.
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Episode 29: Micro Action Monday - Audition like a diva
November 2nd, 2020 | 17 mins 5 secs
auditions, classical singing, music business
The most sublime comment I have ever heard from an audition panel was, “Wow. She really came to play…” Simply put, the audition is the best of your preparation actualized. The better the preparation – the better the audition.
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Episode 28: Micro Action Monday - Schedule a recording
October 26th, 2020 | 9 mins 38 secs
classical singing, micro actions, music business, recording session
Having good audio and video documentation is a necessity in this business. Schedule your next recording session today.
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Episode 27: Micro Action Monday - Read competitively
October 19th, 2020 | 7 mins 4 secs
classical singing, community-building, music business, networking
"I read for growth, firmly believing the what you are today and what you will be in five years depends on two things: the people you meet and the books you read." - Twyla Tharp - The Creative Habit
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Episode 37: Fri-YAY - Applied Business Lessons
October 14th, 2020 | 12 mins 28 secs
arts coaching, classical singing, micro actions, music business
Megan shares the audio from a recent Fri-YAY video all about the importance of "applied business lessons." You might have spent upwards of $20,000 in applied lessons in voice, composition, or on your instrument. How much have you invested in your business knowledge?
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Episode 26: Micro Action Monday - Meet someone new
October 5th, 2020 | 16 mins 6 secs
classical singing, community-building, music business, networking
Put yourself out there and deepen your community ties. Make plans to meet someone new at a virtual (or in person) concert!
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Episode 25: Micro Action Monday - Write your singing bio
September 28th, 2020 | 21 mins 19 secs
bios, classical singing, music business
Your bio is a music business document designed to inspire interest in your product/service. Focus on writing your bios for the decision makers you are trying to collaborate with and impress. The bio is an exercise in writing a beautifully balanced portrait of yourself as a musician.
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Episode 24: Micro Action Monday - Polish your resume
September 21st, 2020 | 15 mins 31 secs
classical singing, music business, resumes
Your goal is to make your résumé be the best first impression of your skill, training, and your professionalism.
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Episode 20: Outcomes, Not (Mindless) Activities
May 13th, 2018 | 47 mins 59 secs
achievement, arts entrepreneurship, classical singing, new music, opera, setting goals, success metrics, success workbook
"Performance begins with focusing on outcomes instead of activities. In my experience, most people do the reverse. They concentrate their efforts on the pursuit of activities instead of outcomes." Tired of the relentless busy-ness of being a musician? Let's re-focus on outcomes and avoid the temptation of mindless activity, divas, with the help of Douglas K. Smith's book "Make Success Measurable! A Mindbook-Workbook for Setting Goals and Taking Action."