Studio Class

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?

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!

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.

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.

Episode 18: Get a lay of the land

April 29th, 2018  |  42 mins 29 secs

classical singing, composers, music business, new music, opera

In this we’re taking a different approach. It’s been a little while since I’ve posted a new episode and I want to tell you about that. Then, we’re going to rely on the wisdom of Ellen Highstein and her book “Making Music in Looking Glass Land” to help us get “a lay of the land” for us that are out there performing and composing our little hearts out.

BURNOUT IS A B****. LET’S AVOID IT. article for NewMusicBox - https://nmbx.newmusicusa.org/burnout-is-a-b-lets-avoid-it/