web01.fireside.fm Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:22:11 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Studio Class - Episodes Tagged with “Creative Placemaking” https://studioclass.fireside.fm/tags/creative%20placemaking Sun, 06 May 2018 07:00:00 -0500 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 19: Everyone Performs https://studioclass.fireside.fm/19 1fc4374c-5e36-418c-8841-51aace5de65d Sun, 06 May 2018 07:00:00 -0500 Megan Ihnen | The Sybaritic Singer full Megan Ihnen | The Sybaritic Singer Today, we’re relying on the wisdom of Barbara Townley and Nic Beech in their book “Managing Creativity: Exploring the Paradox.” This episode covers topics such as audience building in opera and new music, collaborative creativity, creative placemaking, and how user-generated content means that audiences have different expectations of artistic experiences. 38:06 no Examining the role of the audience in the creative process, emphasizing its creative role, and how much the "receiver" brings to the process of communication and the implication this has for practice. "Everyone, performer and audience, plays a creative role. Everyone 'performs'." Sources: Managing Creativity: Exploring the Paradox edited by Barbara Townley and Nic Beech Creative Industries: Contracts Between Art and Commerce by Richard E. Caves Connect with Megan online: The Sybaritic Singer (http://www.sybariticsinger.com) @mezzoihnen (http://www.twitter.com/mezzoihnen) Examining the role of the audience in the creative process, emphasizing its creative role, and how much the "receiver" brings to the process of communication and the implication this has for practice.

"Everyone, performer and audience, plays a creative role. Everyone 'performs'."

Sources:
Managing Creativity: Exploring the Paradox edited by Barbara Townley and Nic Beech
Creative Industries: Contracts Between Art and Commerce by Richard E. Caves

Connect with Megan online:
The Sybaritic Singer
@mezzoihnen

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"Everyone, performer and audience, plays a creative role. Everyone 'performs'."

Sources:
Managing Creativity: Exploring the Paradox edited by Barbara Townley and Nic Beech
Creative Industries: Contracts Between Art and Commerce by Richard E. Caves

Connect with Megan online:
The Sybaritic Singer
@mezzoihnen

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