Studio Class

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.

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Episode 17: How To Change The World Through Classical Music - Part II

August 27th, 2017  |  25 mins 23 secs

change the world, classical music, new music, opera, singing, social justice, voice

I’m attempting to answer one of my own big questions, “How Do You Change The World Through Classical Music?” Yes. It’s a hefty topic. I have had this nagging feeling that I need to devote some of my attention to how my art can be a force for good and world events don’t seem to be slowing that need or quieting that internal voice at all. It’s getting louder and more insistent. Divas, not only do I want to help you make it rain in your business but I want to help you change the world while you’re at it.

Episode 16: How To Change The World Through Classical Music

August 20th, 2017  |  19 mins 51 secs

change the world, classical music, diva, music education, music therapy, opera, voice

In this episode, I’m attempting to answer one of my own big questions, “How Do You Change The World Through Classical Music?”

Episode 15: What Are Your Diva Metrics?

August 13th, 2017  |  25 mins 17 secs

choosing goals, classical singing, micro actions, new music, opera, singer goals, singer metrics

In this 15th episode, I’m answering a listener question! Mary, who goes by the artist name Alarke, asked me, “What metrics do you use to monitor your growth and how often do you check them? Do you outsource help?"

Episode 14: Brand Yourself - Personal Branding for Divas

August 6th, 2017  |  27 mins 16 secs

branding, classical singing, opera, personal brand, singer

Personal branding is important for singers because you are your own business. In this episode, we'll go over some activities that you can do to understand your personal brand better.

Episode 11: Goal Setting for Your Diva Life

March 19th, 2017  |  16 mins 23 secs

classical singing, diva, goal-setting, metrics, opera

Goal setting is all about milestones. Let's discover where you are and what's left to tackle.

Episode 9: Your Practice Plan

February 26th, 2017  |  34 mins 4 secs

classical singing, intrinsic motivation, memorization techniques, opera, setting intentions

In this 9th episode, I’m gonna take a little different path. I’m going to just talk about some things that I’ve been mentioning in the studio. I work with singers of all different ages and abilities and motivation and practicing are universal.

Episode 8: Kicking Perfectionism to the Curb

February 19th, 2017  |  17 mins

classical singing, opera, overpreparing, perfectionism, under-doing

In this episode, I want to talk about the dangers of perfectionism. Perfectionism can manifest in a couple of ways and we’re going to talk about over-doing and under-doing as a couple of things to watch out for as well as how to accept both failure and success as part of the path.

Episode 7: The Post-Show Schmooze

February 12th, 2017  |  19 mins 20 secs

audience development, classical singing, networking, opera, schmooze

Get your post-show schmooze on, divas, with this quick and fun punchlist! This Studio Class episode helps you decipher what an audience member or performer can do to up their schmoozing game directly after a performance.

Episode 2: Wobble & Be Brave

January 8th, 2017  |  15 mins 34 secs

brave, classical singing, diva, opera, singer

I want to see you be brave! This is all about looking fear and trepidation in the face and saying, "I can do this." Your goal for today is "act now."