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The Practice Parlour, hosted by Gina Morgano, is a conversation series with world-class artists about the practices that shape their lives - both onstage and off. It is for curious artists and arts lovers, alike, who are crafting aligned and meaningful lives of purpose through their daily practices. 

Gina Morgano


    • Sep 24, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 157 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Practice Parlour

    The Voice Space - Season 5 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 2:28


    The Voice Space is back! Listen to our Season 5 trailer for some encouragement to kick off the season.

    Introducing The Open Voice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 21:26


    In this final episode of Season 4, discover what it means to have an open voice, and learn all about the new Open Voice Membership.   You'll learn: What it means to be open as a singer What an openness feels like in both giving and receiving The five pillars of an open voice

    Your Voice Is Strong

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 20:25


    Everyone wants a strong voice, but a desire for vocal strength can lead to unreasonable comparison. This episode breaks down vocal strength and reminds you that your voice is already strong.   You'll learn: What it means to have a strong voice How to reframe your definition of vocal strength How to increase your voice's power

    Knowing Yourself As An Artist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 22:38


    How well do you know yourself as an artist? This episode breaks down four areas of self-awareness that are crucial for artists to gain clarity on in order to show up as their best selves.   You'll learn: Why self-awareness work is the foundation of artistic success How to identify your artistic throughline How boundaries can help you narrow down the scope of the work you're willing to do How to get better at selecting material for yourself

    How Should Singing Feel?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 13:43


    Do you know what singing should feel like? This week's episode dismantles preconceived notions around singing and encourages you to explore how singing feels in your own body.   You'll learn:   Why it's important to stop “shoulding” your voice The importance of defining singing terminology and why it can be confusing Why singing well doesn't always feel like we expect it to

    Tiny Habits for Giant Progress

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 15:32


    Making forward progress in your life doesn't have to feel overwhelming. This week's episode encourages you to take small steps for major results.   You'll learn: Some of the tiny habits I'm incorporating into my life Why consistent action is what leads to progress My favorite apps for habit tracking

    When You Don't Feel Like Singing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 19:13


    We all have times when we don't feel like singing. In this episode, learn to identify the root cause of your feelings and what to do about them.   You'll learn: The 3 reasons you don't feel like singing When to rest and when to push through How to get started singing again after a break

    The Rejection Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 23:42


    Rejection is a part of life and a major part of the job for performing artists, but experiencing it can still be difficult. This episode explores the sting of rejection and offers tools to help you keep going despite it.   You'll learn: The two kinds of rejection Why some rejection hurts more than others Mindset shifts to help you move forward

    Refresh Your Vocal Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 12:15


    Spring is the perfect time to check in on your vocal habits. In this episode, learn how to do an audit of your vocal habits so that you can make sure that your daily actions are serving you well.   You'll learn:   How change begins Five categories of vocal habits to consider Where you can make tweaks to your singing routine

    The Three Things Blocking Your Voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 13:40


    We all want vocal freedom, but an open voice can sometimes feel out of reach. This episode explores three factors that get in the way of vocal expression.   You'll learn: How to discern what is keeping you blocked How these three common blocks are interrelated How to overcome your blocks

    What I Learned From My TEDx Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 17:28


    TEDx 2024 at Point Park University was all about “renewal.” In this episode, I share my takeaways from speaking at this incredible event.   You'll learn:   My biggest takeaway from each talk What I learned preparing my own talk Common themes and threads throughout the day

    You Are An Expert

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 11:40


    It's time to claim your expert status! In this episode, learn why it's important to stop looking outside of yourself for answers that you can only find within.   You'll learn:   Ways in which you're an expert Why we look to others for expertise instead of ourselves Why you're the expert of you

    Your Voice is a Gift

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 18:07


    It's easy to take our voices for granted. This episode reminds you that your voice is a gift to be used and shared.   You'll learn: Why using your voice is a privilege How your voice benefits yourself and others How to use your voice

    The Perspective of Resilience

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 14:40


    Building a strong resilience muscle is key for artists. This episode explores what it means to have a resilient outlook and mindset shifts to help you get there.   You'll learn: How to measure your progress How to put less pressure on yourself Why resilience is about the journey, not the destination

    The Technique Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 21:24


    What does it mean to have a solid technique? This episode unwraps the concept of technique, encouraging you to stop chasing someone else's definition of technical excellence in favor of setting your own standards.   You'll learn: How to define what technical excellence means to you How to do a technique audit How to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be

    The 3 Most Common Cabaret Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 14:46


    Does creating your own cabaret feel overwhelming? This episode breaks down the three most common questions that people have about self-producing a concert.   You'll learn: How to find collaborators What makes self-producing affordable (or not) My take on audience building

    10 Mistakes I've Made Self-Producing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 11:46


    In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on some of the mistakes I've made over the past decade of self-producing. If you have an interest in creating your own show and want to avoid the overwhelm, this is for you!   In this episode, you'll learn:   Things to consider when doing your first cabaret Why self-producing can be overwhelming and what to do about it How to avoid making the same mistakes I did

    Why It's Important To Create Your Cabaret

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 18:31


    Have you ever thought about doing cabaret? In this episode, I share how I got started, why I believe it's vital for artists to create their own opportunities, and how you can learn how to produce your own show by becoming a Founding Member of “Create Your Cabaret.”   You'll learn:   How I got started in cabaret Three reasons it's important to make your own cabaret as an artist How to become a founding member of “Create Your Cabaret” and produce your own show in 2024  

    Embodiment: My Word Of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 20:58


    In this episode, I'm sharing my word of the year and offering ideas for how you can “embody your life” (and career) in 2024!   You'll learn: How to move past “re-imagining” into tangible action What it means to be in your body 10 ways to get into your body in 2024

    Sing With Courage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 13:30


    May 2024 be the year that you love your voice and sing with courage! In this episode, you'll learn three steps to summon your vocal courage when you need it most.   You'll learn: Why singing requires courage What it means to sing with courage 3 steps to summon your courage

    Embracing Joy: Beth MacLeod Largent

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 48:42


    ‘Tis the season to embrace joy! In this special holiday episode, opera singer, voice professor and Barbie ambassador Beth MacLeod Largent shares how saying “yes” and leaning into your interests can enrich your life and well-being.   You'll Learn:   How saying “yes” can lead to unexpected opportunities How to use social media for self-care How to hold onto the joy when life feels hard

    6 Lessons From My Christmas Concert

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 20:07


    If you've ever wanted to produce your own show, then this episode is for you. I share six takeaways from my recent, sold-out Christmas concert.   You will learn:   How to challenge your assumptions about who will attend your show How to make your event memorable What is more important than musical mastery

    The Problem With Potential

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 15:58


    If the phrase, “You have so much potential!” makes you cringe, then this episode is for you. Learn how to step into your potential rather than be discouraged by it.   You'll learn: Why potential can be so frustrating How to translate “You have potential” into tangible action The importance of owning your journey and embracing your gifts right now

    Giving Tuesday: Singing in Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 22:39


    Your voice is a gift to be shared. This special Giving Tuesday episode puts the focus back on service, encouraging you to steward your talents to uplift others.   You will learn: My personal system for charitable giving Two journaling prompts to help you use your voice in service Ideas for how to give back with your voice

    Starving Artist No More: A Financial Feast with Tiffany Soricelli

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 59:17


    This holiday season, Tiffany Soricelli, founder and CEO of Virtuoso Advising for Artists, encourages singers to shift their money mindset and drop the starving artist mentality. In this episode, she shares how to approach your finances from a place of gratitude and intentionality.   In this episode, you will learn:   How to reframe your finances from a place of lack to a place of enoughness and growth How to break down your finances to identify your specific money successes and challenges What to say in lieu of “I can't afford it”

    Regulate Your Nervous System & Free Your Voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 19:30


    In order to be the best, most expressive versions of ourselves as singers, we need to feel calm, confident, open and free. In this episode, we discuss how regulating your nervous system is the key to freeing your voice. You will learn: The two main parts of your nervous system How your body's threat response impacts your singing How to calm your nervous system

    Stamina and Endurance for the Holiday Marathon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 23:38


    It's the most singing-intensive time of the year! In this episode, learn how to increase your vocal stamina and endurance for the holiday season ahead.   In this episode, you will learn: The difference between stamina and endurance The importance of self-care during a full season Tips for building vocal strength and pacing yourself

    Playing Dress Up: The Halloween Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 17:46


    Happy Halloween! This special episode teaches you how the holiday can help you to explore and to tap into the heart of your artistic essence and message.   In this episode you will learn: What your favorite costumes, characters, and movies reveal about you How to find your artistic through-line Three Halloween-themed vocal exercises

    How to Make Peace With Your Imposter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 31:29


    When your imposter shows up as an unwelcome guest, intent on stealing your joy, this episode gives you the tools to maintain your peace and confidence.   In this episode you will learn: How to identify your imposter Why your imposter will always be a part of you Four steps to managing your imposter

    How to Increase Your Vocal Fitness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 20:53


    This episode explores the parallels between physical and vocal fitness, showing how a well-rounded physical fitness routine can serve as a guide for building a comprehensive vocal fitness system.   Three types of physical and vocal fitness Components of a flexible voice The benefits of working with a vocal trainer

    How to Build a Versatile Voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 17:52


    If you've ever wondered how to build a versatile voice, this episode offers a starting place for honing in on your unique strengths and branching out with purpose.   In this episode, we'll talk about: What determines your vocal strengths and default singing style The difference between technique and style How to branch out from your stylist comfort zone

    Shifting the Voice Lesson Model

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 28:15


    What you put into a lesson often determines what you get out of it. Here are my best tips for getting all you can out of your lessons.   In this episode, you will learn: How to prepare for a lesson How to make the most of your time What to do afterwards How the private lesson model is changing

    Making Space for Seasonal Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 25:36


    The beginning of fall is the ideal time to make space for seasonal reflection. In this episode, I share my own seasonal reflection and encourage you to journal along with the Practice Planner's Quarterly Review so that you can finish 2023 strong.   In this episode, we'll discuss: The importance of making space for reflection Why the end of Q3/start of Q4 is a pivotal time to review and plan Questions to ask yourself about your artistic practice

    Voice Stories with Samara Bay

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 52:08


    Voice coach Samara Bay, author of “Permission to Speak,” talks about embracing the “new sound of power” and the role that voice stories play in how people show up in the world.   In this episode, we'll talk about:   - Why you sound the way you sound - Navigating vocal standards, expectations and gatekeepers - Giving yourself permission to sound uniquely yourself - Vocal justice and responsibility

    Safe Spaces for Singing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 22:56


    This episode explores the significance of safe spaces for singers, delving into why a supportive atmosphere empowers vocalists to excel and express themselves with vulnerability and confidence.

    Welcome to the Voice Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 12:40


    In this episode, I'll answer the question, "What is The Voice Space?" We'll talk about what inspired the name change for the podcast and what to expect this season. I'll also offer questions to help you dream about what your ideal voice space would look like.

    Introducing: The Voice Space - Season 4 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 3:40


    Big News!! The Practice Parlour Podcast is now The Voice Space Podcast. Listen to our Season 4 trailer to learn more about the name change and what to expect from this new season.

    3 Practices This School Year Taught Me

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 19:59


    In this episode, we'll explore the three invaluable practices I learned while serving as a music teacher this school year. From the importance of listening and evaluating your resources to the power of courage, these practices can be applied to any aspect of life. Tune in and discover how you can start seeing the benefits of these practices in your own life

    Life Lessons from the Opera America Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 26:05


    The Opera America Conference is a gathering of artists, administrators and creatives who share a passion for opera and a desire to move the art form forward. In this episode, Gina shares her learnings from this year's conference and why "relationship" is at the center of all creative work.

    6 Takeaways for Artists from the Coronation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 28:33


    Despite it controversies and complexities, a coronation offers the pinnacle of pageantry, pomp and circumstance. In this episode, I share six things that creatives can learn from arts-lover King Charles III's special weekend.

    How to Get Creatively Unstuck

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 20:21


    In this episode, you will learn 5 effective practices to break free from creative blocks and gain inspiration again. If you're feeling stuck in a rut, tune in to discover new ways to unlock your creativity and get back to producing creative work.

    10 Ways to Tap into Your Creativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 26:54


    Creativity is a muscle that can strengthen with use or atrophy with neglect. In this episode, reignite your creative spark and learn 10 ways to exercise your creativity.

    6 Ways to Find New Repertoire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 14:31


    With so much material out there, how do you even know where to start when looking for new songs? Get yourself out of overwhelm with these six tactical steps to help you find new-to-you repertoire.

    7 Things to Look for When Choosing New Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 20:33


    Choosing new music is a lot easier and more fun when you know what to look for. Here are seven things to keep in mind as you search for new repertoire to work on.

    Spring Clean Your Repertoire: The Song Lists You Need to Feel Organized and Ready for Anything

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 23:22


    ‘Tis the season for spring cleaning. In this episode of the podcast you'll learn how to spring clean repertoire so you feel refreshed and organized as you head into this new season and beyond. I'll walk you through my personal system for organizing repertoire and offer up some tips and strategies to help you develop your own repertoire lists.

    How to be More Expressive

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 21:49


    In this episode of the podcast you'll learn how to become more expressive with your voice. We'll take a look at some tips and strategies to help you develop your own personal style of expression in order to make your voice uniquely you.

    How Long Should You Warm-Up?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 17:16


    Whether you're a professional singer or just singing for fun, vocal warm ups are an important part of maintaining good vocal health. Tune in and join me for this episode to learn all about the different warmups you'll want to have in your arsenal and how to incorporate them into your daily practice.

    The 5 C's for a Successful and Productive Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 12:36


    Today's bite-sized episode is all about sharing my five C's framework, my key to having a successful and productive day and week. If you're looking for a way to break down the action steps you need to take every day so you can grow and make progress, this episode is for you!

    Sierra Provencal: Designing Digital Systems for Artists and Creative Businesses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 48:15


    In this episode, artist and designer Sierra Provencal joins me to discuss “Building a Second Brain” and other digital systems so you can free up more time for your creative work.

    Why You Hesitate to Use Your Voice: The Most Common Fears Holding You Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 21:59


    In this week's episode, we take a look at the 6 most common fears that stop you from using your voice so you can bring awareness to your own fears and use your voice more confidently in 2023.

    My 2023 Word of the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 19:13


    In the first episode of 2023, learn how to “reimagine what's possible” for your life, your career, and your artistry!

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