Opera N' Coffee

41. Passion vs. Mattering

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 9:06

This episode explores the confluence and difference between passion and mattering. www.candiceshaughnessy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/candice-shaughnessy/support

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40. How to Get Out of a Creative Rut

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 18:26

Hi Everyone! I'm back after a long hiatus. Here's a little episode on how to get out of a creative rut. www.candiceshaughnessy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/candice-shaughnessy/support

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39. Creating Your Own Opportunities with special guest Megan Ihnen

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 81:26

An amazing interview with the one and only Megan Ihnen. For more info about Megan and her work visit: https://meganihnen.com/. Support this podcast on Buy Me a Coffee! Email me: candice.shaughnessy@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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38. Anxiety and the Singer's Life

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 22:09

Tips and trick for managing anxiety as a performing artist. Support this podcast on Buy Me a Coffee! Email me: candice.shaughnessy@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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37. Follow me on Buy Me a Coffee!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 10:35

Hi Everyone, I have begun to use the platform Buy Me a Coffee for all of my extra content. Check it out here. What do you want to see on this platform? Email me and let me know: candice.shaughnessy@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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36. Living and Working as a Musical Theater Performer with special guest Josey Miller

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 80:12

Josey is a rockstar in the world of musical theater. She has performed all over the United States and is currently pursuing her MFA at West Virginia University. We talk about nomadic performer life, when to go union, and how to stay motivated in this crazy career. P.S. I was DEFINITELY Ruth, not Mabel in Pirates of Penzance. Josey's Instagram: @joseymariemiller West Virginia Public Theater: @wvpublictheatre My Instagram: @operancoffee To donate to this podcast visit buymeacoffee.com/operancoffee --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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35. Compassionate Productivity and Finding Your Creativity with special guest Rebecca Hass.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 71:37

Creativity coach Rebecca Hass teaches us how to find our creativity and shepherd it compassionately. Learn more about Rebecca's work here: http://www.rebeccahass.com/ Want to be on the Opera N' Coffee podcast? Fill out my contact form at www.candiceshaughnessy.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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34. Pitching and Partnering with Museums with special guest Averie Shaughnessy-Comfort

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 50:24

My sister, Averie Shaughnessy-Comfort educates us on how musicians and other performing artists are hired by an art museum. Check out the Erie Art Museum here! www.candiceshaughnessy.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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33. Cynicism + Criticism = The Death of Progress

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 16:03

How to find ways to be constructive and move forward rather than giving into cynicism and malicious criticism. Have an idea you want to talk to me about on the podcast? Submit a form at: www.candiceshaughnessy.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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32. Embracing Seasonality

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 16:31

How and when to embrace seasonality as a performing artist. www.candiceshaughnessy.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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31. Non-Union Actor Life in NYC with special guest SaraKate Coyne

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 56:54

SaraKate is a good friend of mine from Pittsburgh and she is living the non-union actor life in NYC. Listen in for some great tips on self-tapes, auditions, and how to make NYC home. Follow SaraKate on Instagram: @sarakatecoyne Classes Referenced in the Episode: Actor's Connection Motivated Movers Growing Studio --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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30. Content and Work Batching

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 12:06

This episode talks about creating systems to batch your work so you can have more time and energy for yourself. Join the Singing Biz Class Join the free Artistic Career Mini-Course on Udemy for Free Join my Mailing List --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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29. Pareto's Principle

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 6:37

A short introduction to Pareto's Principle (also known as the 80/20 rule). Get your FREE Artistic Career Jumpstart Guide HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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28. Creating More Income

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 28:09

Are you in a panic mode about making more money as an artist? Do you feel like you are taking every single little thing, running around, and grasping at straws? This episode gives you some ideas to get out of that mode and into an empowered place. Overcoming Underearning by Barbara Stanny Get the FREE Artistic Career Jumpstart Guide. Join us for The Singing Biz Class in July 2022! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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27. The Power of "I Don't Know"

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 17:25

"I don't know" can be an extremely powerful phrase for voice teachers. This episode outlines three reasons why. Get the FREE Artistic Career Jumpstart Guide. Join us for The Singing Biz Class in July 2022! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

26. Audition Sanity

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 12:34

How to give yourself some sanity during audition season. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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25. How You're Wired

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 14:39

A short episode on how to figure out your personal wiring and use it to your advantage in your career and life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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24. The Importance of Community Theatre and Opera

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 21:36

In this episode we dive into why community theatre and opera are important for the betterment of humanity and the arts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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23. Productivity

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 22:55

Some productivity hacks for performing artists. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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22. Social Media: The good, the bad, and the ugly

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 26:40

Part 1: How to work social media as a performing artist. Part 2: Why we need to be cautious in our use of social media. (Rant alert!) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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21. The stuff no one talks about

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 20:26

A podcast about a dark sides of a career in the performing arts... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

20. Fitness and Other Vocal Health Things

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 9:46

Basic vocal health maintenance tips. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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19. Basics of Marketing

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 18:23

The Basics of Marketing for Performing Artists. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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18. Networking Basics

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 16:34

What does networking look like in the performing arts? Let's talk about the basics today! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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17. Audition Tracking/Journaling

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 9:31

Some ideas on how and what to track from your auditions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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16. The Basics of Income Taxes for Artists

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 8:14

Basic income tax info for artists! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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15. Skills Assessment: An interactive episode

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 12:44

Where do you stand with your artistic skills? Listen and join me in this interactive skills assessment to figure out your most marketable skills. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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14. Resumes!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 10:38

We're going back to basics in 2022 with how to write an effective resume. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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13. Why 100% Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 23:41

Today we talk about the connection between generosity and boundaries. Cited in this episode: www.brenebrown.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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12. I identify as...

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 13:37

A short story from my own life about how I identify in my career. Visit my website: www.candiceshaughnessy.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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11. Stars and Masterpieces

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 41:09

Star complex and masterpiece syndrome. Two of the biggest problems I see. How do we turn these thoughts around? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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10. On The Fear of Making Art

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 27:28

Some musings on something I have seen a lot lately: Anxiety about making art. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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9. The Art of the No

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 17:58

Why learning how to say "no" is essential to one's career in the arts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

8. Organization

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 11:20

Ideas on how to stay organized as an artist. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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7. Mini Episode: "The Practice"

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 10:18

A short reflection on "the practice" of music. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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6. The Big "I": Imposter Syndrome

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 29:18

Today, I discuss the systemic reasons for imposter syndrome in the performing arts, and why it's a system we need to dismantle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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5. Burnout (How to get out of it and how to prevent it)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 23:06

Burnout is something we all struggle with sometime in our artistic careers. Sometimes it sneaks up on us and sometimes it lingers for years. How do we get out of it? How do we prevent it? These are the questions Candice tackles in this week's podcast. Join my mailing list! www.candiceshaughnessy.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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4. Tips for Teaching Online

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 17:14

Candice discusses tips and tricks for teaching online during the COVID-19 crisis. If you want to pose a question for me to answer in the podcast please email me at candice.shaughnessy@gmail.com. For more info about me my website is www.candiceshaughnessy.com. For vocal advice join me at The Singing Hub. It's a one time fee of $29. Visit www.candiceshaughnessy.com/the-singing-hub. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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Bonus Episode: "It's all hard. Pick your hard."

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 11:11

I had a moment of inspiration on this cold, snowy 1st of February. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

3. Defining "Career"

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 16:45

What is a "career"? How do you define a "career" for yourself? Candice talks about "career" in this week's edition of the Opera N' Coffee Podcast. References in this podcast: The Studio Class Podcast Mad Scenes and Exit Arias If you want to pose a question for me to answer in the podcast please email me at candice.shaughnessy@gmail.com. For more info about me my website is www.candiceshaughnessy.com. For vocal advice join me at The Singing Hub. It's a one time fee of $29. Visit www.candiceshaughnessy.com/the-singing-hub. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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2. Rest

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 31:47

Rest The subject I struggled with the most as a young artist was rest. Everyone said, "You need to rest!", "Take a sabbath!" and meanwhile I was frustrated because I could barely pay my bills. I had to work a lot to stay afloat. So, in this episode I talk about what rest is, why performing artists struggle with rest, why rest is important, and some things that can help you in your journey to find rest. If you want to pose a question for me to answer in the podcast please email me at candice.shaughnessy@gmail.com. For more info about me my website is www.candiceshaughnessy.com. For vocal advice join me at The Singing Hub. It's a one time fee of $29. Visit www.candiceshaughnessy.com/the-singing-hub. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

1. Online Presence Basics

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 13:18

Google yourself! What do you see? In this first episode, I discuss the basics of building an online presence. Come visit me at www.candiceshaughnessy.com! IG: @operancoffee --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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Bonus Episode : Listener Question

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 14:07

Hi Everyone, This episode is in response to an Instagram question I posed asking what people wanted to hear from me in the podcast. This question comes from my student Karla who asked, "What opera roles have you done, what opera roles do you want, and what opera roles will you do?" If you want to pose a question for me to answer in the podcast please email me at candice.shaughnessy@gmail.com. For more info about me my website is www.candiceshaughnessy.com. For vocal advice join me at The Singing Hub. It's a one time fee of $29. Visit www.candiceshaughnessy.com/the-singing-hub. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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Intro Episode! Welcome to the Opera N' Coffee Podcast!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 2:56

Hello Everyone! Welcome to the Opera N' Coffee Podcast. My name is Candice Shaughnessy. I am a singer, voice teacher, and performing arts coach/consultant. I work as a teacher both in performing arts business practices and private voice at American Musical and Dramatic Academy. I also live in the big apple, New York City. For more information about me or any of the guests on my show, please visit www.candiceshaughnessy.com or email me directly at candice.shaughnessy@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candice-shaughnessy/support

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