web02.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:27:00 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Studio Class - Episodes Tagged with “Voice” https://studioclass.fireside.fm/tags/voice Sun, 27 Aug 2017 10:00:00 -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 17: How To Change The World Through Classical Music - Part II https://studioclass.fireside.fm/17 6439e244-963f-4362-8ef9-3b4d75064031 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 10:00:00 -0500 Megan Ihnen | The Sybaritic Singer full Megan Ihnen | The Sybaritic Singer 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. 25:23 no Join me for the second part of our “Change the World” music project episode! In our last episode we started discussing: 1) How can music influence the body to support fitness and rehabilitation? 2) How can music motivate the mind to promote academic achievement? In this episode we will be going over some questions including: 1) How can music reflect the psyche to improve mental health? 2) How can music foster intimacy to strengthen relationships? 3) How can music enhance connectedness to support communities? Show Notes: - Garrison Keillor - "Good Poems and Good Poems for Hard Times” https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/garrison-keillor - Twyla Tharp’s “The Creative Habit” http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Creative-Habit/Twyla-Tharp/9780743235273 - Voice of Calvary Ministries in Jackson, MS http://vocm.org/volunteer-opportunities/ - Urban Servant Corps in Denver, CO. http://www.urbanservantcorps.org/ - Single Words She Once Loved Recital - Megan Ihnen - https://www.facebook.com/events/1731284407149648 - Theaster Gates - http://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/theaster-gates-ingenuity-awards-chicago-180957203/#UkWBeOBJ5cpShR5v.99 - Theaster Gates videos: https://www.google.com/search?q=theaster+gates&source=lnms&tbm=vid&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjjifEsXVAhVD1oMKHeQlCgIQ_AUIDCgD&biw=1157&bih=736 SybariticSinger.com SybariticSinger.com/services Join me for the second part of our “Change the World” music project episode!
In our last episode we started discussing:
1) How can music influence the body to support fitness and rehabilitation?
2) How can music motivate the mind to promote academic achievement?

In this episode we will be going over some questions including:
1) How can music reflect the psyche to improve mental health?
2) How can music foster intimacy to strengthen relationships?
3) How can music enhance connectedness to support communities?

Show Notes:

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SybariticSinger.com/services

]]> Join me for the second part of our “Change the World” music project episode!
In our last episode we started discussing:
1) How can music influence the body to support fitness and rehabilitation?
2) How can music motivate the mind to promote academic achievement?

In this episode we will be going over some questions including:
1) How can music reflect the psyche to improve mental health?
2) How can music foster intimacy to strengthen relationships?
3) How can music enhance connectedness to support communities?

Show Notes:

SybariticSinger.com
SybariticSinger.com/services

]]> Episode 16: How To Change The World Through Classical Music https://studioclass.fireside.fm/16 969cf6cc-d7d8-4def-a9c5-052248dca020 Sun, 20 Aug 2017 10:00:00 -0500 Megan Ihnen | The Sybaritic Singer full Megan Ihnen | The Sybaritic Singer In this episode, I’m attempting to answer one of my own big questions, “How Do You Change The World Through Classical Music?” 19:51 no Yes. It’s a hefty topic. With the world events going on at the moment, 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. 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. This episode covers: 1) The motivation behind our "Change the World" music projects. 2) How to identify passions, pain-points, and purpose. 3) How can music influence the body to support fitness and rehabilitation? 4) How can music motivate the mind to promote academic achievement? Show Notes: - Olafur Eliasson | World Economic Forum “Why art has the power to change the world.” | https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/01/why-art-has-the-power-to-change-the-world/ - Elevator pitch formula: “I’m a ______ (profession) who is passionate about _______ (things you’re into.) My mission is to _______ (how you’re changing the game) by _______ (secret weapon.)” - Katrina Skewes McFerran, Professor at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music | “How Music Can Change Your Life” | https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/01/why-art-has-the-power-to-change-the-world/ - Florence Cohen | American Music Therapy Association | https://www.musictherapy.org/about/personal_stories/ - ArtForceIowa | http://www.artforceiowa.org/ Yes. It’s a hefty topic. With the world events going on at the moment, 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. 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.

This episode covers:
1) The motivation behind our "Change the World" music projects.
2) How to identify passions, pain-points, and purpose.
3) How can music influence the body to support fitness and rehabilitation?
4) How can music motivate the mind to promote academic achievement?

Show Notes:

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This episode covers:
1) The motivation behind our "Change the World" music projects.
2) How to identify passions, pain-points, and purpose.
3) How can music influence the body to support fitness and rehabilitation?
4) How can music motivate the mind to promote academic achievement?

Show Notes:

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