Podcasts about classical voice

“I think the hardest thing in the world is to write easy music that still is eloquent. A piece relies on strength of idea and not strength of technique or difficulty. That underlying idea is so rich with potential and can be developed in so many beautiful ways within a 3-minute work or a 70-minute work. The pieces I'm the most proud of are the pieces where I've gotten down to the simplest necessary means to say something rich and full and profound.”Dan Forrest (b. 1978) has been described as having “an undoubted gift for writing beautiful music….that is truly magical” (NY Concert Review), with works hailed as “magnificent, very cleverly constructed sound sculpture” (Classical Voice), and  “superb writing…full of spine-tingling moments” (Salt Lake Tribune). His music has sold millions of copies, has received numerous awards and distinctions, and has become well established in the repertoire of choirs around the world via festivals, recordings, radio/TV broadcasts, and premieres in prominent international venues.Dan's work ranges from small choral works to instrumental solo works, wind ensemble works, and extended multi-movement works for chorus and orchestra. His Requiem for the Living (2013) and Jubilate Deo (2016) have become standard choral/orchestral repertoire for ensembles around the world, with LUX (2018), the breath of life (2020), and his new CREATION oratorio (2023) also receiving critical acclaim.Dan holds a doctorate in composition and a master's degree in piano performance, and served for several years as a professor and department head (music theory and composition) in higher education. He currently serves as Editor at Beckenhorst Press, Chair of the American Choral Director's Association Composition Initiatives Committee, adjunct Faculty at Furman University, and Artist-In-Residence at Mitchell Road Presbyterian Church (Greenville, SC). Details about Dan and his work can be found at www.danforrest.com.To get in touch with Dan, you can visit his website or find him on Facebook (@danforrestcomposer) or Instagram (@danforrestmusic).Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson

This week on Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Ethan Nichtern, the author of Confidence: Holding Your Seat through Life's Eight Worldly Winds, and several other titles, including the widely acclaimed “The Road Home.” A renowned contemporary Buddhist teacher and the host of “The Road Home” Podcast, Ethan teaches meditation and Buddhist psychology classes and retreats online via Dharma Moon and all around the US. Ethan Nichtern is a Buddhist teacher, and is author of the acclaimed book The Road Home: A Contemporary Exploration of the Buddhist Path (Farrar Straus and Giroux, North Point Press), which was selected as one of Library Journal's Best Books of 2015, and one of Tech Insider's “9 Books That Define 2015.” His newest book, Confidence: Holding Your Seat Through Life's Eight Worldly Winds, was just released on June 4th, 2024 (New World Library) His “The Road Home” podcast launched in 2018 and is available on iTunes and Stitcher. He is also the author of “The Dharma of The Princess Bride: What The Coolest Fairy Tale of Our Time Can Teach Us About Buddhism and Relationships,” released by FSG – North Point in 2017. His earlier books are One City: A Declaration of Interdependence (Wisdom Pubs, 2007), and the Novella/poetry collection, “Your Emoticons Won't Save You” (Nieto Books, 2012). He founded the Interdependence Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to secular Buddhist practice and transformational activism and arts, and served as Executive Director from 2007-2011. For the past 20+ years, Ethan has taught meditation and Buddhist psychology classes and workshops all around New York City and North America and Europe, along with working with students privately. He has primarily studied in the Shambhala and other Tibetan traditions, but he has also studied Theravadan and Soto Zen Buddhism. As well, he is an avid yoga practitioner. He served as Shastri, or Senior Teacher-In-Residence, for the Shambhala Meditation Center of New York, from 2010-2018. He was formerly on the part-time faculty at Eugene Lang College at New School University and has lectured at Brown, Wesleyan, Yale, NYU, FIT, Antioch and other universities, and as well as at many other meditation/yoga centers and conferences all around the country and the world. Ethan has been featured on CNN, NPR, ABC/Yahoo News, The New York Times, Vogue.com, Business Insider, Nautilus, and Vice, to discuss Buddhism and meditation in the 21st Century. His articles have been featured in The Huffington Post, Beliefnet, Shambhala Sun, Tricycle Magazine, BuddhaDharma Magazine, Reality Sandwich, as well as other online publications. He is based in Brooklyn, where he lives with his daughter. Also on the program, we have talented singer/songwriter Adelina Peretti. Adelina Peretti is a passionate performer and voice teacher holding a Bachelor's degree in Classical Voice from Wheaton College, and a Master's degree in Voice with a concentration in Musical Theater from New York University. As a performer, Adelina Peretti has graced some of New York City's most elite venues, including Radio City Music Hall, 54 Below, The Green Room 42, The Midnight Theater, and Yankee Stadium. In addition to her performance work, Adelina maintains a vibrant private voice studio, teaching students from all across the US. She has gained recognition as a social media voice teacher, with engaging videos that have reached hundreds of thousands of viewers. Adelina Peretti also serves as the theater director at a private high school in New Jersey, guiding young talent and helping students discover their unique voices. Be sure to check out Adelina's cover of "If I Ain't Got You" and more of her beautiful singing on her website! https://www.adelinaperetti.com/ For more on Finding Your Bliss, you can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to findi ...

Kate Quinn is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A native of southern California, she attended Boston University where she earned a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Classical Voice. She has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga, and two books in the Italian Renaissance, before turning to the 20th century with “The Alice Network” (a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick), “The Huntress,” “The Rose Code,” and “The Diamond Eye.” All have been translated into multiple languages. Her newest novel, The Briar Club, tells a powerful story of female friendships and secrets in a Washington, DC, boardinghouse during the McCarthy era. It is out in July 2024.  Kate is one of the headline speakers at this year's Historical Novel Society Conference in Devon, UK and we are both looking forward to meeting her in person in September, but until then, welcome to RPS, Kate Quinn. Useful links: https://www.katequinnauthor.com/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast and X https://twitter.com/rock_swords  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast

Brit McCrae is a fast-rising actor, producer, and Co-Founder of KINO, a film-tech company seeking to make a more equitable film & tv industry.In this conversation, we dive into her journey into the wild-west of the entertainment industry and how she best finds balance while pursuing a career in the creative space; how do you find balance financially; how do you balance creative work for the soul and creative work for the roof over your head; how do you maintain your sanity; how do you find elements of control in a space that can feel so uncontrollable? While this conversation may be geared towards creatives (especially actors!), there are nuggets of gold for anyone who is looking to explore a creative pursuit or find balance in a space that isn't 100% within our control. Meet Brit MacRaeHailing from Toronto, Canada, Brit MacRae is a fast-rising actor/producer based in Los Angeles, California. Brit had her sights on the entertainment industry at the young age of 15 when she moved out on her own to attend the Etobicoke School of the Arts, to major in Theatre and trained through Conservatory Canada in Classical Voice. After a quick artistic pause to pursue a science degree, Brit made the big move to Los Angeles where she continued to hone her craft, training with Lesly Kahn, Anthony Meindl, and UCB. In 2018, Brit booked her first role as Jamie in the sci-fi thriller THE EDEN THEORY alongside Jeffrey Weissman (BACK TO THE FUTURE) and Carel Struycken (THE ADDAMS FAMILY). Her big break came in 2021, when she was cast as Jessica Hicks; a series regular in the highly- acclaimed television series DEPARTURE (Global/Peacock) starring opposite Emmy Award-winning actor Archie Panjabi (THE GOOD WIFE) and Eric McCormack (WILL AND GRACE). Since then, Brit has amassed a growing number of works in major film and television productions including NEON LIGHTS (Netflix) and HUDSON & REX (Citytv). She can also be seen in the new romantic film WRITING A LOVE SONG and mystery sci-fi series HIDDEN SPRINGS. In 2022, Brit co-founded KINO, a venture-backed film tech company with the mission to create greater equitability for artists in the film and television industry. Outside of acting and tech, Brit's many interests include travel surfing, reading, and boxing.

Kaya Herstad-Carney returns to the podcast but this time she's brought her Mary Poppins bag of tricks. Join Alexa and Kaya as they discuss the gadgets and props you can use as a singing teacher, the benefits they have to the student's voice and learning, and how best to utilise them in your singing lessons. KEY TAKEAWAYS Using props in singing training provides a kinesthetic experience, prompting students to consider technique and form habits that feel innate. Physical engagement aids memory recall, reinforcing learning through tactile stimuli. This approach enhances understanding and skill development in vocal performance, it's also more fun.  Balls aid singing teaching by enhancing breath control and support through exercises like tossing or squeezing. They engage students physically and mentally, adding a playful distraction that fosters focus and skill development. Straw warm-ups, blowing air through a straw into water or the air, enhance singing by focusing airflow and promoting proper breath support. They gently prepare the voice, reducing strain, improving resonance, and enhancing vocal control for better performance. Ask the singing student how using props like a TheraBand feels: does it improve, worsen, or maintain their vocal control and support? Assessing their experience helps tailor exercises for optimal vocal development. BEST MOMENTS  "Because of its expandable nature, I like to use this with singers who feel constriction in the throat” “I love my singing straw” “The important thing is that you know the research and why” EPISODE RESOURCES Guest Website: kayamusic.com Social Media: Handle: @kayamusic Relevant Links & Mentions:  Vocology in Practice: https://www.vocologyinpractice.org/ (Youtube) Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SingingTeachersTalk Dr Shannon Coates: https://drshannoncoates.com/ (Podcast) Singing Teachers Talk: Eps. 155 & 156 - Building Neurodiversity-Inclusive Voice Studios with Dr Shannon Coates (Parts One & Two) Mindy Pack: https://www.mindypack.com/ Dana Lentini: https://www.born2singkids.com/ (Podcast) Singing Teachers Talk: Ep.77 - How to Teach Singing to Children with Dana Lentini  Singing and Teaching Singing - A Holistic Approach to Classical Voice by Janice L. Chapman Estill Voice Training System: https://estillvoice.com/ Voce Vista: https://www.vocevista.com/ Matrix VocalizeU Spectogram: https://matrix.vocalizeu.com/spectrodev/ Heidi Moss: https://www.heidimosserickson.com/ Actions - The Actor's Thesaurus by Marina Caldarone & Maggie Lloyd-Williams  Amelia Carr: https://www.ameliacarrvoice.com/ (Podcast) Singing Teachers Talk: Ep.50 - Managing ‘Pushy Parents' and Teaching ‘Legit' with Amelia Carr The Morrison Bone Prop: https://www.themorrisonboneprop.com/ The work of Ken Bozeman: http://www.kenbozeman.com/ (Podcast) Singing Teachers Talk: Ep.146 How to Understand and Apply Vocal Acoustic Pedagogy with Ken Bozeman The work of Ian Howell (Podcast) Singing Teachers Talk: Ep.145 Style Vs Technique with Kaya Herstad-Carney BAST Book A Call ABOUT THE GUEST  Kaya, a Norwegian artist based in the UK since '99, excels in original music, vocal coaching, and artist development. Her career includes performances on The Royal Variety Show and the BBC Songwriting Showcase. Passionate about mentoring, directing festivals, and teaching, she serves as a board member for Vocology in Practice, training singing teachers globally. Specialising in singing, songwriting, and artist development at Waterbear and esteemed institutions. ABOUT THE PODCAST BAST Training is here to help singers gain the knowledge, skills and understanding required to be a great singing teacher. We can help you whether you are getting started or just have some knowledge gaps to fill through our courses and educational events. basttraining.com Updates from BAST Training

Sol Gabetta, whose “enthusiastic music-making and animated style are completely infectious” (Classical Voice), makes her CSO debut in Shostakovich's captivating Cello Concerto No. 1 — a riveting journey through themes of defiance, sorrow and triumph. Electrifying conductor Klaus Mäkelä frames the program with Shostakovich's Tenth Symphony, a searing portrait of the composer's tormented life in Stalinist Russia, and the U.S. premiere of Sauli Zinovjev's vibrant Batteria. Please note: Pianist Yuja Wang, who was scheduled to perform Bartók's Piano Concerto No. 2 on this program, has withdrawn from these concerts. Learn more: cso.org/performances/23-24/cso-classical/klaus-makela-and-sol-gabetta

Music is an under-explored tool with respect to the provision of psychotherapy as well as the crafting of peak experiences.  Clinical counsellor, performance coach and opera singer, Dr. Fiona McAndrew, joins us for an eclectic, wide-ranging discussion in which explore:Fiona's alternating journey between psychology and music a window into the psychological life of a top tier opera singermusic as tool to evoke and access emotions and spiritual experiences the emotional transaction between performer and artist Fiona's research on peak experience and peak states including a fascinating recounting of her own seminal peak experience while performing translating learnings from peak experience in the performing arts to the therapeutic domain  consideration of the evolutionary significance of peak experience and the utility for exploring one's sense of selfreflections on providing therapy to highly creative individuals a brief meditation on the beauty inherent to the human voice the appeal and utility of depth psychology, especially for managing dialectics and tolerating internal dissonance the unique challenges and opportunity of the mid-life passageFeedback or comments?  Email us: oicbtpodcast@gmail.comDr. Fiona McAndrew is a clinical counsellor and performance coach working internationally online and in person in central Helsinki. She holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne in Music Performance Psychology and a Master of Counselling (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) from Monash University, Melbourne which she integrates with a Jungian, depth psychology perspective to help a range of clients in the corporate world, elite athletics, professional performing arts, music, film and advertising. This experience is underpinned by training and publication as a research psychologist (B.A.Hons) (University of Western Australia) and professional performing arts training at the elite Opera Course at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London (PG.Ad.Dip.,Opera). She is also a trained Creativity Coach and holds a Certificate to administer the personality test, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).Fiona's special interest in positive psychology and performance grew out of her 25 year career as an international opera singer performing solo roles to critical acclaim for major festivals, opera houses and film. Until 2020, she was Deputy Head of Opera and Classical Voice as well as a lecturer in Musical Theatre at the well- known multi-arts conservatoire Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and is a frequent performance consultant at conservatoire and universities in New Zealand, Australia, and the UK.In 2020 she re-trained in counselling and her Masters research focussed on anxiety in mid-life women and chronic pain conditions. Her previous doctoral research into peak states of consciousness, looked at the ways in which music, language and movement in the communal experience of theatre can provide the conditions for the experience of awe that lies "beyond words".Fiona's diverse range of experience and skills and a network of international referrals and contacts, allows her to offer a creative, confidential space for clients to address issues and develop clarity in their working and personal lives. The term idir from the Irish language meaning between, refers to the creative space between client and therapist and between clients and their creative challengess.https://idircreativecounselling.com/Email: fmmcandrew@gmail.com

Episode 71. Host Troy Saunders interviews one of the baddest singer/songwriters out there today, Rebecca Jade. If you do not have her latest album, “A Shade of Jade,” in your playlist, you better go get it. It's insane from beginning to end. This also happens to be the first record where Rebecca wrote all of the lyrics.Rebecca talks about growing up in a musical home, and being exposed to a broad range of artists, genres and styles, as well as her ongoing training both as a vocalist and learning to play bass. She explains that it's very helpful for anyone who wants to be part of the music industry to learn music theory, especially for singers. Rebecca graduated from UC Berkeley on a full basketball scholarship with a degree in Theatre & Performance Studies, has earned her MBA in Marketing from the University of Phoenix, and advanced her musical education by studying Jazz Theory and Classical Voice at Grossmont College.In 2022, Rebecca Jade earned “Breakout Artist of Year” from Smooth Jazz Network and “Debut Artist of the Year” by JazzTrax, and two San Diego Music Awards (SDMA) for “Best Music Video” and “Best R&B, Funk, or Soul Song” for “What's It Gonna Be,” the first single off of “A Shade of Jade”. She was nominated for five SDMAs in 2023, and took home “Best R&B, Funk, or Soul Album” for “A Shade of Jade”.Listen and subscribe to the BAAS Entertainment Podcast on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Podchaser, Spotify, Stitcher and TuneIn. “Hey, Alexa. Play the BAAS Entertainment Podcast.”Listen and subscribe to the BAAS Entertainment Podcast on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Podchaser, Pocket Casts and TuneIn. “Hey, Alexa. Play the BAAS Entertainment Podcast.”

Alexa's guest this week is Wendy Rolls, who divides her time teaching singing at two Brisbane girls' secondary schools and at her own private studio, conducting a chamber choir for middle school girls. Wendy completed a Masters where her thesis focused on the pedagogical needs of adolescent female singers and is currently tracking the development of nine girls for her PhD. She is the creator of the female voice change pamphlet and post packs and is on Singing Teachers Talk to discuss how we can best navigate the adolescent female voice change.   KEY TAKEAWAYS An adolescent girl's voice will generally change when her body begins changing during puberty at around 13 or 14. Things become closer to their adult form, usually around the age of 16 however, this will be different for everyone. As a teacher, it's important to remember that during these changes, your students will be more anxious, emotional, impulsive and generally less able to reason and identify subtle emotions. Because of this, Wendy makes sure she cuts them some slack and smiles in ‘big print' to make sure the positivity is not misinterpreted. The female larynx grows overall, whereas in males it grows by dropping down an octave. In females, the range drops by around one-third overall, so you will have to look at changing the key. Externalising progress is important to keep students on track, motivated, and positive about their development. Wendy likes to get students to give themselves a star rating out of five when it comes to learning a song. For example, if they gave themselves a three for melody or remembering lyrics one week and then four the next, we can see where they are and they can evaluate their own progress. The more we affirm our students, the more they can see their value. They're at a time in life where confidence can be knocked easily, and that can shape who our students become as adults. As a teacher, you need to make learning and progress visible to allow your students to see their own progress and affirm themselves.   BEST MOMENTS  ‘Everything is growing, not just the larynx, everything is changing in the body' ‘It's really important to make sure we're safe adults for our students' ‘I love the word noticing when it comes to teaching' ‘Our language is so important that we need to make sure we don't inadvertently put pressure on students' ‘Singing is a source of joy and a creative release'   EPISODE RESOURCES Guest Website: rolls.id.au Social Media: Facebook: Wendy Rolls Singing & Musicianship Resources: (available from the website) Female voice change pamphlet & poster packs in a range of quantities (Australian & international packs available) Musicianship postcards for pentatony and diatony Relevant Links & Mentions: Mental Health First Aid England: https://mhfaengland.org/ Harvard Thinking Routines: https://pz.harvard.edu/thinking-routines Canva: https://www.canva.com/en_gb/ Accent Method If in Doubt, Breathe Out by Ron Morris and Linda Hutchison The work of Janice Chapman Singing and Teaching Singing: A Holistic Approach to Classical Voice by Janice Chapman James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/habit-triggers The work of Lynne Gackle Finding Ophelia's Voice, Opening Ophelia's Heart by Lynne Gackle Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep. 87 How to Manage Allergies and Upper Respiratory Infections with Laryngologist Declan Costello: https://linktr.ee/basttraining?utm_source The work of Barbara Connable The work of Dr Jenevora Williams: https://jenevorawilliams.com/ Teaching Singing to Children and Young Adults by Dr Jenevora Williams Doctor Vox: https://www.doctorvox.co.uk/ Dane Chalfin: https://danechalfin.com/ Untangled by Lisa Damour Good Habits, Bad Habits by Wendy Wood Blame My Brain by Nicola Morgan Thinking Outside the Voice Box by Bridget Sweet   ABOUT THE GUEST   Wendy Rolls enjoys working with singers of all ages as teacher, conductor and performer. Her work is informed by a wide-ranging background with a Master of Music Studies in vocal pedagogy from Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, Bachelor of Veterinary Science (UQ), Bachelor of Education (QUT), and an Australian Kodály Certificate. Wendy has worked with many young female singers as choristers and music students, including twelve years in a singing-based school music program, from early childhood to middle school. Wendy currently divides her time teaching singing at two Brisbane secondary girls' schools and private studio, conducting an auditioned chamber choir for middle school girls, and PhD study. Following her Masters' thesis on the pedagogical needs of adolescent female singers, Wendy recognised the need for a clear and simple way to explain girls' voice change. The subsequent pamphlets were well received by both teachers and students, and she was encouraged to explore this area more deeply. Wendy's current PhD study involves one-to-one singing lessons with nine girls whilst tracking their vocal development and responses to changes they experience. She has presented at workshops and conferences on vocal pedagogy, vocal health, and musicianship for singers for ANATS, ANCA and Kodály Australia.   ABOUT THE PODCAST   BAST Training is here to help singers gain the knowledge, skills and understanding required to be a great singing teacher. We can help you whether you are getting started or just have some knowledge gaps to fill through our courses and educational events. Website: basttraining.com Get updates to your inbox: Click here for updates from BAST Training Link to presenter's bios: basttraining.com/singing-teachers-talk-podcast-bios  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Liner Notes Podcast with Crimson Calamity. Audiocapsules: Deep-dive interviews, reviews, and live tunes from your new favorite artists. We used to read the liner notes. Now? We Listen. SEASON 2: Episode 10 - September 13th, 2022 Liza Jane is in the studio and we chat with her about her musical journey that has taken her from Key West to New York to Hollywood! This rising star also harmony raps on this episode so you'll want to tune in for sure!Drink of the week: Honey Chai TeaSubscribe to this podcast AND our mailing list for a free download of our song Fool's Gold - we're a band too! Our new EP WildCard is out now!Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Spotify, and Twitter - we wanna be friends with y'all! 

Working in technology, it's rare to find someone whose passion is as deeply in the arts as it is in the sciences. With very early life training in Carnatic music, Vidya Srinivasan's career journey is filled with insights about how she uses a music as a tool for creativity, problem-solving, and as a means for processing life's emotional rhythms. In this two-part episode, we explore her career, the basics sounds and flavors of Indian classical music, and Vidya's abundant wisdom as well as her life turning point when she realized going full-into being a singer wasn't a sustainable path for her personally.Vidya Srinivasan was introduced to the world of music at age 2 by her parents. Enrolled in music school at age 3 to learn Carnatic music, she gave her first solo concert at age 5. She holds a degree in Carnatic music. Vidya has performed in 4 Indian TV shows in Tamil and Telugu and numerous stage shows. Her voice appeared in Sapthaswarangal and Ennodu Paatu Paadungal, both popular Tamil reality music TV shows.Vidya sings in 4 different languages and likes to experiment across different music types to create hybrid mashups. Music is her favorite escape from her work in technology and Vidya often opens her tech talks with a song.Vidya has been the General Chair of Grace Hopper conference since 2019. Her love of tinkering with tech and has won her awards at Hackathons and so far she has filed 21 patents for her work.More visual information, liner notes, and an episode transcript can be found for this (and every!) episode on Agile Vocalist.com 

Lovely yayborhood, today's guest is special for so many different reasons not least because we were born just three days apart and have so much in common. You'll hear me say I think we'd be dear friends if we lived in the same city, and I've admired this amazing woman for many years from afar. Like many of our guests, you may have first heard about Erin Holland as Miss World Australia 2013 but there is so much more depth and detail to her pathYAY that somehow flies under the radar. For example, she not only has an incredible voice she's actually a classically trained soprano singer, graduated with a Bachelor of Classical Voice from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music is also qualified in clarinet, music theory, jazz, tap and initially dreamt of being on Broadway. Also like many guests, she hasn't ended up exactly where she expected but is seizing all her yay in presenting, TV, ambassadorships and the coolest role ever with the Pakistan Super League – her experience working in such a different culture deserves a WHOLE separate episode (which I actually think we'll do next time she's over there). But, as promised in the anonymous Q&A episode, it's her journey with fertility and IVF that we're here for today. This is one of the only podcasts Erin has done on the topic since first opening up earlier in the year about her challenges with conceiving and the IVF process and I am so honoured she shares so openly and honestly about what it's involved physically, mentally and emotionally. I'll let you hear the rest from her, but I hope you learn as much as I did. FOLLOW ERIN HERE + Announcements on Insta at @spoonful_of_sarah + Join our Facebook community here + Subscribe to not miss out on the next instalment of YAY! WATCH THIRTEEN LIVES ON PRIME VIDEO

In this Artist Exploration, Elizabeth and Charlie discuss building your own MT degree, making the switch from Classical Voice to MT, the value of Regional Theatre, and how training is not done at 22 year old. You can follow Elizabeth on Instagram @el.stans. But she has enough followers, so follow Charlie (@charmur7) instead! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you're interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtcollegeauditions.com, or on Instagram or Facebook.  About MTCA:  Musical Theater College Auditions (MTCA) is the leader in coaching acting and musical theater students through the college audition process and beyond with superlative results. MTCA has assembled a roster of expert artist-educators who can guide students artistically, organizationally, strategically, and psychologically through the competitive college audition process. MTCA provides the tools, resources, and expertise along with a vast and strong support system. They train the unique individual, empowering the artist to bring their true, authentic self to their work. MTCA believes that by helping students reveal their potential it allows each school to connect with those who are truly right for their programs, which in turn guides each student toward their best college fit.  About Charlie Murphy:  Charlie is a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's BFA program. As an Actor he has performed with theaters such as: NY Public Theatre's “Shakespeare in the Park”, The Pearl Theatre Company, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Chautauqua Theatre Company, Kinetic Theatre Company, and the Shakespeare Theatre of DC. With MTCA [Musical Theater College Auditions -- mtca.nyc], he has been helping prospective theatre students through the college process for over 15 years. As a Teacher and Director, he is able to do a few of his favorite things in life: help students to find their authentic selves as artists, and then help them find their best fit for their collegiate journey. Through this podcast, he hopes to continue that work as well as help demystify this intricate process. This episode was produced by Meghan Cordier and Charlie Murphy. Episode theme music is created by Will Reynolds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to the Mindset Forge Newsletter:  https://bit.ly/3xKWAqNDr. Jolly sits down with Barton Bryan to discuss her career as an Opera Singer and her work helping aspiring singers overcome performance anxiety and creating a strong mindfulness practice.  They also discuss the  parallels between Singers and Athletes.  Episode Highlights:  Discover the power of having a word or mantra that allows you to relax and reset your body in the middle of performance.Performance habits of singers that can work for any discipline or sportThe importance of not people pleasing and searching for external validation in performance. Soprano Katherine Jolly is an Associate Professor of Music (Voice) at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. She has performed with Opera companies including Opera Theatre Saint Louis, Houston Grand Operaco., Florida Grand Opera, New York City Opera,  and appearing with conductors including George Manahan, Stephen Lord, Michael Christie,  and Jerry Steichen. Upcoming appearance include performances with Omaha Symphony, Lima Symphony and the Kingsbury Ensemble.  Katherine made her debut with Houston Grand Opera in 2012, in a world premiere of New Arrivals. “Katherine Jolly, also making her HGO debut, employed tender and expressive soprano vocals to make her portrayal of Iris poignant and unforgettable”, Operaworld.com.  She debuted with Virginia Opera, reprising Yum-Yum, in The Mikado, and returned to New York City Opera in 2010 for performances as Laoula in L'Etoile following her performances in Cendrillon, in 2007, where Variety wrote of her debut, “As the Fairy Godmother, coloratura soprano Katherine Jolly, delights with her endlessly flowing trills, runs and roulades.”    Dr. Jolly received the Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degrees from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music, where she studied with Barbara Honn and Thomas Baresel. As certified yoga teacher with research background in music performance anxiety, she has presented workshops on yoga, singing, and performance anxiety at the Voice Foundation Symposium, Performing Arts Medical Association, the National Association of Teachers of Singing, and is a frequent guest clinician with organizations including Schmidt Vocal Arts, Opera Theatre Saint Louis's Spring Training program, NATS, and Arts Bridge. Dr. Jolly is an Associate Professor of Voice at Oberlin Conservatory, where she recently received the Faculty Excellence in Teaching award.  Learn more about Dr. Katherine Jolly at: http://www.katherinejollysoprano.comWatch and Listen to Katherine JollyVideo: https://youtu.be/uks6SYYZ-X0Video: https://youtu.be/7mQLMBro_Z4Audio: https://spoti.fi/3OhLjVEFor more information about Coaching with Barton, contact him at: Email Barton: bgbryan@gmail.com Let's be 1% better each week by Forging a Powerful Athlete's MindsetMindset, Dedication, Athlete, Strength, Consistency, diet, exercise, grit, endurance, cardio, weights, powerlifting, functional strength training, flexibility, CEO, Entrepreneur, Business,  opera, Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Classical Voice, Soprano, Coloratura, aria, baritone, basso, Mezzo Soprano, Lyric Opera, Cincinati Opera, New York City Opera, The Met, Metropolitan Opera, Davis, California, Broadway, musical theater, tenor, La Boheme, Mozart, Puccini, Verdi, Beethoven, Mindfulness practice for singers, Diaphragmatic breathing for singers, Visualization

You've heard me say that I help multi-passionate artists, musicians, and actors slide into the spotlight with the impact and income to match, but maybe you've wondered what exactly does that mean?Have you ever thought to yourself:“If I'm being honest, I fear putting myself out there, being judged or failing. I hold myself back.”“I know social media is important, but I get overwhelmed thinking about everything everyone tells you that you should be doing with it.”“If I could just get an agent or manager or hire a PR and marketing pro, my career would take off.”Gaining clarity on your goals, values, beliefs, and story is what personal branding is about and it is the foundation required before PR & marketing strategies will result in long-term successAsk yourself: Is embracing your authenticity, creativity, and purpose important to you? If you said YES, I'm so excited to launch the newly updated Fans, Media, and Industry Attraction Playbook!The 3 Phases of The Fans, Media, & Industry Attraction Method:Authentic Personal BrandingEmbrace your authenticity, creativity, and purpose by exploring your goals, values, beliefs, personality, strengths and experiences. Your unique story is the key to connecting with fans, media, and industry.Social Media SuperfansLearn how to confidently show up consistently on social media by sharing your personal brand through photography, video and storytelling. Identify and connect with your ideal superfans.Media SpotlightWhether you want to be featured in blogs, magazines, podcasts, radio, television or your local newspaper it is important to prepare yourself to make the most of the opportunities. Melissa Harding is a multi-faceted singer/songwriter and a concierge Vocal Coach and Stylist based out of Los Angeles, CA. With a background of 20+ years of vocal training in theater, classical voice, pop techniques and major touring, Melissa helps touring vocalists harness their unique vocal power and learn to sing effortlessly so they can be reliable in the studio and on stage, night after night. Melissa works privately with a broad range of singers of all styles, providing focused coaching for vocalists working on an extended tour, recording in the studio, an actor preparing for a special performance, or at home developing a healthy vocal routine for long term maintenance. Melissa is also an active singer and creator, releasing her latest single "Paper Suit" in February 2022, now streaming everywhere! We talk about all your favorite pop and rock vocalists. Of course, I bring up my Janet and JLo, but we talk Celine Dion. We talk Pink, Steven Tyler, Dave Grohl, Mariah, of course, Michael Jackson, Billie Eilish, Adele. The list goes on.For links and a transcript visit https://dianefoy.com/080

Charlie and Kate Quinn (The Rose Code; The Diamond Eye) discuss the extraordinary people behind Bletchley Park's successes, including socialite Osla Benning, and her relationship with Elizabeth II's future husband, Prince Philip. And, in a nod to her latest novel, Kate introduces us to Lyudmila Pavlichenko, a WWII Soviet sniper from Kyiv. Please note there is a swear word in this episode. Some podcast apps do not show description links properly unless the listener subscribes to the podcast. If you can't click the links below and don't wish to subscribe, copy and paste the following address into your browser to access the episode's page on my blog: http://wormhole.carnelianvalley.com/podcast/episode-57-kate-quinn Osla Benning Lord Mountbatten Mavis Lever Dilly Knox Battle of Cape Matapan Mavis Lever's biography of Dilly Knox John Cairncross The Cambridge Five Coventry Blitz Lyudmila Pavlichenko Question Index 00:34 Tell us about your degrees in Classical Voice 02:55 How did you come to choose how to write The Rose Code, whose stories to tell? 04:59 Could you tell us more about Osla - who she was factually, and in the context of your novel? 08:01 Were you daunted at all, using Prince Philip as a character? 11:17 Could you tell us about Mavis Lever (a person who worked at Bletchley who made up a portion of Quinn's character, Beth)? 13:52 You've said before that Bletchley was quite diverse. Could you expand on this? 15:47 You've used references to Alice In Wonderland as metaphors - why? 17:11 Did many people suffer from mental illness due to their work? 20:10 How vital were Beth's awful parents to you in terms of her character development? 23:01 The second narrative set in the 'current' day - why include this new code-breaking and traitors? 26:16 How important was it for the traitor to be easy to work out? 27:48 You have a second, fictional, aid raid happening in Coventry. Can you tell us about the facts of the real one and the decisions made? 31:47 Should the reader's opinion of Beth have changed during this section? 35:08 [Reading] 39:55 How was Lyudmila recruited? Purchase Links The Rose Code: Amazon UK Amazon US Amazon Canada Waterstones Hive Barnes & Noble IndieBound Indigo Chapters The Diamond Eye: Amazon UK Amazon US Amazon Canada Waterstones Hive Barnes & Noble IndieBound Indigo Chapters I am an IndieBound affiliate and earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. Photograph used with the permission of the author.

This week Kelsie and Brooke dive back into one of their favorite topics for a two-week pairing of lesser known women's stories from WWII. Kelsie interviewed author Kate Quinn. Quinn is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A native of southern California, she attended Boston University where she earned a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Classical Voice. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/remedialherstory/support

In this Artist Exploration, Elizabeth and Charlie discuss building your own MT degree, making the switch from Classical Voice to MT, the value of Regional Theatre, and how training is not done at 22 year old. You can follow Elizabeth on Instagram @el.stans. If you would like to learn more about her summer concerts visit the following links: Forestburgh Playhouse: A Benefit Concert Starring Elizabeth Stanley  Barrington Stage Company: Elizabeth Stanley in Concert  Hamptons: Broadway Out East  If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you're interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtcollegeauditions.com, or on Instagram or Facebook.  About MTCA:  Musical Theater College Auditions (MTCA) is the leader in coaching acting and musical theater students through the college audition process and beyond with superlative results. MTCA has assembled a roster of expert artist-educators who can guide students artistically, organizationally, strategically, and psychologically through the competitive college audition process. MTCA provides the tools, resources, and expertise along with a vast and strong support system. They train the unique individual, empowering the artist to bring their true, authentic self to their work. MTCA believes that by helping students reveal their potential it allows each school to connect with those who are truly right for their programs, which in turn guides each student toward their best college fit.  About Charlie Murphy:  Charlie is a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's BFA program. As an Actor he has performed with theaters such as: NY Public Theatre's “Shakespeare in the Park”, The Pearl Theatre Company, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Chautauqua Theatre Company, Kinetic Theatre Company, and the Shakespeare Theatre of DC. With MTCA [Musical Theater College Auditions -- mtca.nyc], he has been helping prospective theatre students through the college process for over 15 years. As a Teacher and Director, he is able to do a few of his favorite things in life: help students to find their authentic selves as artists, and then help them find their best fit for their collegiate journey. Through this podcast, he hopes to continue that work as well as help demystify this intricate process. This episode was produced by Meghan Cordier and Charlie Murphy. Episode theme music is created by Will Reynolds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jarrod Draper! A proud Wiradjuri man, Jarrod is the first Indigenous graduate from the prestigious Music Theatre course at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Born and raised in Orange, country NSW, Jarrod earned a full scholarship to the Regional Conservatorium to study Music Theatre and Classical Voice, which saw him perform both nationally and internationally for several years. During his time at WAAPA, Jarrod played roles such as ‘Sam' in Lord of the Flies, ‘Black Fox' in Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, ‘Louise's Soldier (pas de deux dancer)' in Carousel and most notably, ‘George' in Sunday In The Park With George, for which he was voted Male Performer of the Year by Perth Theatre Reviews. Jarrod could most recently be seen on stage in The Hayes Theatre Company's sold out production of Catch Me If You Can. He also was a member of the ensemble in RENT at the Sydney Opera House and most recently has been announced as a member of the ensemble for the Australian Tour of Moulin Rouge!

Diana Nalyvaiko is a Ukraine Global Scholars Finalist & Scholar '20. She is originally from Chernihiv, Ukraine. Diana is an Alumna of the Challenge Academy by Klitschko Foundation. She is the winner of various international competition in Classical Voice. Diana has been admitted to study at Vanderbilt University, a Private Research University in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Her Instagram: @diana.nalyvaiko

Holly grew up in Sydney and joined the Australian Girls' Choir at the age of 10 graduating to their Performing Choir. During her time with the choir, she performed on Channels 7 and 9, Sydney's Carols in the Domain, media launches for QANTAS and other corporate events as well as the AGC annual concerts at the Sydney Opera House. A recent Year 12 graduate of Scots All Saints College and College Co-Curricular Prefect for 2019/20 Holly studied 3 Unit Music for her HSC and was a member of the Amadeus Academy. Holly made her music theatre debut in 2018 performing the role of Shenshen in the Carillon Theatrical Society's production of Wicked. Later that year, she performed the role of Lamar in the All Saints College production of Godspell. During 2019, Holly performed the role of Belle in the Scots All Saints College production of Beauty and the Beast. During December 2020, Holly accepted the role of Maria in the Carillon Theatrical Society's 2021 production of the Sound of Music, however due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the production was sadly cancelled. This year, Holly will be studying a Bachelor of Music (Performance) at the Sydney Conservatorium, University of Sydney. She cannot wait to see what the future holds for her in either the Music Theatre realm or the world of Classical Voice. Links mentioned: https://www.ctsbathurst.com.au/about-us.html https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXIld-GjsuRenw6njdKcNOA

Marshall Butler has impacted many student's lives over his years teaching. In this interview, we talk about the teamwork aspect of choir as well as many other important topics and memories from his years teaching. This interview is especially meaningful to me because Mr. Butler taught for 24 years at Sanderson and left shortly before I took the position at Sanderson High School.Since March, Dr. Marshall Butler, Jr. has been engraving/transcribing Classical Voice and Piano Music of African American Classical Composers for the University of Michigan School of Music (to be placed in Vocal Anthologies). He is a retired choral music teacher- Wake County and Nash-Rocky Mount formerly Rocky Mount City Schools. He worked a year at North Raleigh Christian Academy following retirement. Mr. Butler studied at Winston Salem State University with phenomenal choir director and music composer- Robert L. Morris. He was inspired to study music by amazing former high school music teacher - Gene Yeargin. If you have questions for Marshall, you can contact him at mebkdb@aol.comChoir Baton Host: Beth Philemon | Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerFor more information on Choir Baton please visit choirbaton.com and to follow us on Instagram @choirbaton @bethphilemon Music by: Scott HolmesTo join the Choir Baton Teaching Membership waiting list or for more information, go here.To enroll in the Revamp course, click hereTo learn more about my new course on Pandemic Choir Planning, visit here.To receive the weekly Choir Baton Weekly Letter, sign-up here.

Born and raised in south London, Michelle O Faith is a young vocalist, songwriter, and producer making Alt-Pop music. Classically trained, Michelle has a Bachelor's degree in Music. Aged 10, she was awarded a scholarship for tuition in Classical Voice. By age 18, she was a concert-level Opera singer. This technique seeps into Michelle's vocal delivery, making for a distinct and striking sound that has earned her comparison to Kate Bush and Lana Del Rey, alike. When reviewing her debut single, Paul Bridgewater, Editor at Line of Best Fit, deemed Michelle: “the singer-songwriter with the most interesting vocal style we've heard, so far, this year.” Her music has also received support and praise from CLASH, Hunger Magazine, Earmilk, Record of The Day, The 405, amongst others. Michelle's last project, the 2017 EP Birthday Blues, was funded by PRS Foundation through their prestigious Women Make Music Award. Michelle promoted the set with a series of electrifying live shows at some of London's most renowned independent music venues - including The Bedford, Troubador, Tooting Tram & Social, Hoxton Underbelly, Dublin Castle, and BIRTHDAYS, (a sold-out gig where she served as support for IAmDDB). Currently, Michelle is rolling out her most ambitious project to date - a trilogy of EP's titled Lagoon. The set is funded by MOBO's through their MOBO Help Musicians Award. Volume I of the trilogy was released in June 2020; and preceded by singles Bloomsbury Hotel, Speaking in Tongues, and Lemonade (Pt. II). Volume II of Lagoon is slated for release at end of Jan 2021. Its lead single Black Lolita was released on 18th September. To date, its music video has racked up 60,000 views on YouTube. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 2 of the Young Performer Summer Series features an exploration of song and Shakespeare over the ages, with soprano Rachael Joyce. From Henry Purcell in the 17th century, to Australia today with a setting by Alison Bauld, Rachael traverses four centuries of Shakespeare through song, and joins us for a chat about how the musical interpretation of his words have changed over time.Rachael has just finished her Honours year in Classical Voice at Monash University, after completing a Bachelor of Arts (French)/Music in 2019. In 2018, Rachael was recipient of the Hedy Holt & Roger Prochazka Memorial Award for a young female singer showing great potential at the National Liederfest, and in 2019 she was the winner of the Australian Music Prize at Monash University and The Talent on 3MBS. Rachael has a great love of travelling, having spent six months living in Paris participating in a university exchange at the Université Sorbonne Nouvelle, and completed a two-week intensive music in Prato, Italy. Programme:"Come Unto These Yellow Sands", by Henry Purcell"Full Fathom Five", by Henry Purcell"O Let Me Weep" from Fairy Queene, by Henry Purcell"Where the bee sucks", by Thomas Arne"An Sylvia", by Schubert"La Mort d'Ophelie", by Saint-Saëns"Willow, Willow, Willow", by Hubert Parry"Come Away, Death", by Roger Quilter"Fear No More the Heat O' the Sun", by Roger Quilter"A Sea Dirge", by Charles Ives"Cry, Cock-a-doodle doo", by Alison Bauld--Performer: Soprano Rachael JoyceHost: Jess Carrascalão HeardTechnical production: Joe Gofron, Sam BignellPodcast producer: Jess Carrascalão Heard3MBS warmly acknowledges the support of the young performer patrons, for making this broadcast possible.

Want to help us grow the show? Leave us a Rating and Review!“I was a waste of God-given talent if I didn't do it.”—Daniel OzanWhen talent, hard work, and good coaching collide, dreams can be realized. Daniel Ozan understands what it takes to push his body and mind above and beyond what’s comfortable. Here, he and Bryan talk about his training as a classical vocalist and how that compares to running, the advantages of community college, and how the skills you develop can prepare you for opportunities you never expected to get.(2:00) Where are you from, and how did you start running and singing?(6:00) Fear of being on stage…(9:20) Qualifying for the state meet in distance running…(11:03) The surprising benefits of community colleges…(14:20) What did it look like to pursue both passions?(15:59) Are voice lessons cheating?(19:51) Auditioning for music school… “I spend a little bit of time there fixing my shoe, and I was like, okay, I got to focus… me focusing is listening to Kanye West,  Jesus Walks, loud in my headphones…”(23:30) The many classes involved in a Classical Voice graduate degree…(26:09) What makes Carnegie Hall special?(29:12) Understanding the concepts of talent, hard work, and coaching in the world of music and running…(34:08) Having the resources to excel…(38:37) Coaching at the junior college level… “come to the community college, develop, you'll have some good training partners, you'll get stronger and you'll get faster.”(43:17) The challenges of singing in Southern California…(47:58) “So I put back music in my life, and it just flourished from there.”(50:38) Working on the first big project as an independent artist, Emotional is birthed.(52:36) "I told my Mom one day, 'We're going to be in the studio singing together.'”(53:43) Juggling all the big projects…(56:03) Kids, girlfriend, and the impacts of Covid…(1:00:27) “You don't know what you really have, until an opportunity presents itself.” And being prepared with the right skills…(1:04:39) What does Go Be More mean to you?If you liked this episode, check out our interviews with singer Emme Lentino or our episode on Developing Multiplier Skills.Recorded November 4, 2020.References:Daniel Joshua: Emotional - Apple Music, AmazonDaniel Joshua channel - YouTubeMt. SAC Profile - websiteGuest:Daniel Ozan (Daniel Joshua) - InstagramHosts:Bryan Green - @sendaibry, bryan@gobemore.coJon Rankin - @chasejonrankin, Go Be MoreLinks:Go Be More websiteGo Be More YouTube ChannelAnd, you can now get these show notes sent directly to your email. Sign up here!Production and EditingCreatives Collective Marketing

New Host, Rebecca Jade, is with guest Brett Davis speaking about her new journey with Everything with Rebecca Jade podcast.Rebecca is an accomplished singer/songwriter, and has been singing as long as she can remember. Growing up in a musical home, she has been exposed to an extensive variety of artists, genres and styles from her mother, who is also a vocalist. With such influences, it seems a natural progression that Rebecca has followed in her footsteps. Rebecca has been described by many to have a chameleon-like quality to her voice, where she is able to deliver each song in a unique way, yet she has been blessed with a sound unlike anyone else. Many music lovers have stated that she has the ability to transfer the emotion of each song to her listeners.Rebecca Jade has performed with some of the most sought-after musicians all over the world andher versatility has allowed her many unique opportunities to perform: Rebecca has been touringwith the Queen of percussion, Sheila E. since 2017 and most recently appeared in the Emmy nominated show, “Let's Go Crazy: The GRAMMY Salute to Prince” that aired on CBS in April this year; She also sang background vocals for Sir Elton John at the 2020 Academy Awards; Rebecca opened for Will Downing and Boney James at a sold-out Valentine's Day concert earlier this year in Long Beach, as well as opened for Jeffrey Osborne for the 2019 Thornton Winery Summer Concert series; Rebecca made her debut as a guest artist on the Smooth Jazz Cruise this year; she has appeared as a repeat guest artist on the Dave Koz Cruises since 2016; Rebecca has done multiple concerts at Spaghettini in Seal Beach and was the singer in the Houseband at Anthology for 5 ½ years; She was selected as the official singer of the San Diego Gulls team anthem during their 2015 and 2016 hockey seasons.Rebecca has over 27 years of recording studio experience. She has sung background vocals, demos and jingles on many different projects, including sessions with Kiko Cibrián (Luis Miguel), and has been featured in a variety of works, including being featured on two songs on DW3's newest selftitled album that went #1 on the UK Soul Charts this year, and singing backing vocals on Aubrey Logan's 2nd full-length album, Where the Sunshine is Expensive, which went #1 on the Billboard charts in 2019. She released her 1st album collaboration in 2011, The Jade Element and opened for Grammy-nominated artist, Musiq Soulchild on two separate occasions. Her sophomore album was released with her new group, Rebecca Jade & the Cold Fact, which earned them San Diego Music Awards in 2014, 2015 and 2017, a “Best of San Diego” Award in 2016, and the opportunity to open for and sing with El Debarge. Rebecca is also a jazz vocalist and released an album of Cole Porter classics titled, Planet Cole Porter, with arranger/producer/jazz guitar virtuoso Peter Sprague, which earned them a 2018 San Diego Music Award for “Best Jazz Album”. Rebecca Jade & the Cold Fact recently released their sophomore album, Running out of Time. Rebecca is currently working on her first solo project, set for 2020 release, and earned the “Artist of the Year” award for this year's SDMAs. Rebecca is an actor, having done a variety of work for clients, such as SDG&E, Pechanga Casino, Qualcomm and UCSD, and featured as a singer in the film, “5 Hour Friends” (starring Tom Sizemore). She is also a pin-up model for Temptress Fashion, a vintage-inspired boutique. Rebecca graduated from UC Berkeley on a full basketball scholarship with a degree in Theatre & Performance Studies, and has earned her MBA in Marketing from the University of Phoenix. She has also advanced her musical education by studying Jazz Theory and Classical Voice at Grossmont College. Rebecca is an avid motorcycle rider, has an affinity for classic cars, and loves the Arts community as a whole. She still plays basketball recreationally.https://www.rebeccajade.comPresented by Attorney King Studios with Rebecca Jade on IQ Podcasts.

Hello! Thanks for tuning in to episode 11! This is a very special episode, because this time on the pod we embarked on our first three way conversation! Jarrod Draper, Lyndon Watts and Shannen Alyce Quan are all phenomenal artists in their own rights, and have been incredible leaders of change within the Australian musical theatre industry this year. A few months ago we were lucky enough to have all three zoom in and chat to us and our fellow WAAPA colleagues about what it means to be an ally through the BIPOC movement within the arts industry, and learned so much through this chat, so we knew it was important to have them on the podcast to relay what we heard to our listeners! A bio for our three wonderful guests below...: A proud Wiradjuri man, Jarrod is the first Indigenous graduate from the prestigious Music Theatre course at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Born and raised in Orange, country NSW, Jarrod earned a full scholarship to the Regional Conservatorium to study Music Theatre and Classical Voice, which saw him perform both nationally and internationally for several years. During his time at WAAPA, Jarrod played roles such as ‘Sam' in Lord of the Flies, ‘Black Fox' in Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, ‘Louise's Soldier (pas de deux dancer)' in Carousel and most notably, ‘George' in Sunday In The Park With George, for which he was voted Male Performer of the Year by Perth Theatre Reviews. Jarrod could most recently be seen on stage in The Hayes Theatre Company's sold out production of Catch Me If You Can. Lyndon is a 2014 graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). After graduating from WAAPA, he was cast in the national Australian tour of Sweet Charity, originally staged at the Hayes Theatre. In 2015 Lyndon toured Australia in Anything Goes before going on to perform the role of Beautiful Girl Production Tenor in the Australian national tour and the international Tokyo production of Singin' in the Rain. Lyndon has performed throughout Australia in the ensemble of Disney's Aladdin where he also covered and performed the role of Jafar. Most recently, Lyndon started in the role of Bernardo in the internationally touring company of West Side Story. Shannen Alyce Quan graduated from WAAPA in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre). She recently worked for Norwegian Cruise Lines playing Cynthia in Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical. Prior to this she was a part of the 10th Anniversary Tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical as a Swing and cover Cynthia. Other theatre credits include Natalie Goodman in Next to Normal (Black Swan State Theatre Company), Shirley in Boat People (Theatre451), Wendla in Spring Awakening (CPCA), The Disappeared/The Soul in Torment in Tejas Verdes (Theatre451). She has been lucky enough to work on several new Australian musicals including playing Kelly in The Gathering (Vic Theatre Company), Seela in Post: A New Musical (Something Blue Productions), and Maia in Matthew Robinson's Atlantis. Most recently, Shannen was a swing for the national tour of Six: The musical. In this episode we spoke about our hilarious onstage mishaps, how Lyndon, Jarrod and Shannen have been moved to use their voices for change within the industry, and what it means to hold space for both joy and pain in your artistry. We really enjoyed this episode and the open, generous and fun energy Lyndon, Jarrod and Shannen bring, and we know you'll love hearing what he has to say! You can find Lyndon, Jarrod and Shannen on Instagram as @lyndoncollinswatts, @jarrod_draper and @shannenalycequan. If you liked this ep, please leave a rate and review wherever you listened to this podcast, and come and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @companypod. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Hosted and Created by Giorgia Kennedy and Tiana Catalano Produced and Edited by David Duketis Media by Deirdre Khoo (deedledumdesigns) Music by David Duketis

Welcome to the first episode of the Classical Voice Training podcast: Talking Voice. In this episode the three directors of Classical Voice Training; best-selling author, teacher and voice researcher - Professor Janice Chapman; Estill Master Trainer - Andy Follin; and international opera singer and teacher - James Platt; talk about singing, vocal pedagogy, working during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the evolution of our Classical Voice Training courses. There's also exciting announcements and a sneak peek into the personal geekery of James and Andrew's coffee obsession!

New Zealand born Samoan, Samson Setu, is a bass-baritone who is normally based in London, United Kingdom studying at the Royal College of Music, London, completing a Post-Graduate Diploma in Classical Voice. Setu is a former student in the Dame Kiri Te Kanawa Programme for Young Singers and credits part of his success to Dame Kiri, her trustees and all the opportunities they have provided him. Samson understands the importance of commitment and consistency and truly believes that his successes so far are also a result of hard work. Samson is also a recipient of a Dame Kiri Te Kanawa Scholarship which has given him the opportunity to study at the Royal College of Music. Samson is a former Freemason’s New Zealand Opera Artist and the Dame Malvina Major Emerging Artist of 2018 for New Zealand Opera. As an emerging artist Setu was given the opportunity to be a rehearsal cover and understudy for roles during the New Zealand Opera, 2018 season. Firstly, in L’elisir D’Amore, Samson was given the opportunity to study closely the role of Dulcamara. In the next opera, La Bohème, Samson was the rehearsal cover for the role of Colline. Later in the year, Samson performed in a revival of Gilbert and Sullivans ‘Trial By Jury’, in the prominent role of the Usher, under the direction of Stuart Maunder. Setu is very grateful for those opportunities as he strongly believes the best way to learn is through hands-on experience and performing under pressure. Samson’s most recent accomplishments include competing as a finalist in the annual IFAC HANDA Australian competition in September of 2019. Setu won an array of awards, a three-week programme at the State Opera House in Saarbrücken, a four-week intensive course at any Goethe Institut centre in Germany and an opportunity to participate in the International Vocal Arts Institute (IVAI) Summer Program in New York in 2020. Earlier in 2019 he won the annual Dame Sister Mary Leo scholarship at the 2019 NZ Opera School. In conjunction with this award, he was also awarded the initial Guy and Sue Haddleton Scholarship award which includes $5,000 a year for the next five years to assist Samson on his pursuit of an opera career. Through the Royal College of Music, Samson was casted as Simeon in Debussy’s, L’enfant Prodigue. After weeks and weeks of rehearsing and preparing the role the shows were cancelled due to COVID-19. Setu was also set to play the Sprecher and Sarastro in Mozart’s, Die Zauberflöte, but was also cancelled due the virus. Although the performances were cancelled Samson now knows three new roles and has gained more experience in his chosen field. Nominations for the Arts Pasifika Awards for 2020 close this week Friday 10th July at 1pm.  There are seven awards categories and artists can also nominate themselves for more information you can go to the creative nz website: www.creativenz.govt.nz  

The youngest of 16, Warren Byrd was encouraged to sing in the church choir from age 4 and embrace big band jazz as well. This grew into a passion for bebop jazz, especially the music of Charlie Parker, Oscar Peterson. He began noodling on piano at age 9 and composing music at about age 11, primarily self-taught. In 1972 he studied Piano and Music Theory from that age, most notably with his church music director Thomassina Neely and his South Catholic High School music teacher R. Leslie Childs. His pursuit of theatre amassed him extensive performing credits throughout his teen years. By high school graduation in 1983, he’d earn a full scholarship for Classical Voice at Hartt College of Music. He would soon abandon this to pursue his first love: jazz. He continues to take on projects of his own, freelance with many Southern New England jazz and pop music acts as well as other international artists and acts. His deep respect for all arts, his experiences in the theatre as a youth, his work with Dance, his extensive touring schedule, all kinds of gigs and performances of diverse styles, his willingness to absorb old and new, his curiosity of all artifacts of the human spirit may be reflected inversely in his work motto: “Music speaks free-spirit tongues unleashing grace on souls dancing toward daring peace.” http://warrenbyrd.com http://wijsf.org  

Many people know Roy Dicks as a theater critic writing for 'The News & Observer' for nearly two decades. But he also became the purveyor of North Carolina theater history. Hear what Dicks has to say about the long history of this dynamic creative community starting back in the 1970s when he first moved to Raleigh. He also refers to a running list of Triangle theater companies and presenters he has been keeping. He so graciously shared that list with RDU on Stage and it is now available on the website (link below) in the sidebar on any of the website pages. https://rduonstage.com/podcast/ep-9-theater-criticism-with-theater-critic-roy-dicks/ (Be sure to listen to Episode 9 wherein Roy talks about theater criticism, the evolution of arts coverage in both print publications and online, and what’s next for him.) About the Guest Roy C. Dicks has undergraduate degrees in English and in Drama from East Carolina University and a Masters of Library Science from UNC-Chapel Hill. His theater background includes performing in 65 productions at area university, community and dinner theaters, as well as directing 34 productions in the Triangle for those same theaters, including productions for Raleigh Ensemble Players, the theater company he co-founded and was co-artistic director for from 1982 to 1992. He wrote theater reviews for Raleigh’s weekly 'Spectator Magazine' from 1978-1986 (250 reviews) and was performing arts writer for the daily Raleigh 'News and Observer' from 1997 to 2018 (1,200 reviews, previews and interviews). He currently writes theater reviews for the online website, 'Classical Voice of North Carolina' (CVNC). Roy also has written for 'Opera Quarterly,' 'American Record Guide,' 'Dance Magazine' and 'Pointe Magazine.' He is a member of the Music Critics Association of North America and the American Theatre Critics Association Connect with RDU on Stage Facebook – @rduonstage Twitter – @rduonstage Instagram – @rduonstage Web http://www.rduonstage.com/ (www.rduonstage.com) Support this podcast

Last month, in an article for ‘Fast Company,’ Jed Gottlieb wrote about being the last critic standing at a major Boston newspaper and why that even matters. In that article, Gottlieb writes that critics not only concretely bolster arts and culture but arts writers also provide a historical record of their beat like no other reporter. And here in Raleigh, it might be said, that nobody has bolstered the arts, theater, classical music, opera, and dance, more so than Roy Dicks, who wrote theater criticism for the ‘News & Observer’ for over 20 years. Although he retired from the newspaper last summer, Roy is still writing. Hear what he has to say about the role of the theater critic and reviews, the evolution of arts coverage in print and online, and what’s next for him. https://rduonstage.com/podcast/ep-10-47-years-of-north-carolina-theater-history-theater-critic-roy-dicks/ (Be sure to also listen to Episode 10 wherein Roy walks us through 47 Years of Triangle Theater History.) About the Guest Roy C. Dicks has undergraduate degrees in English and in Drama from East Carolina University and a Masters of Library Science from UNC-Chapel Hill. His theater background includes performing in 65 productions at area university, community and dinner theaters, as well as directing 34 productions in the Triangle for those same theaters, including productions for Raleigh Ensemble Players, the theater company he co-founded and was co-artistic director for from 1982 to 1992. He wrote theater reviews for Raleigh’s weekly ‘Spectator Magazine’ from 1978-1986 (250 reviews) and was performing arts writer for the daily Raleigh ‘News and Observer’ from 1997 to 2018 (1,200 reviews, previews and interviews). He currently writes theater reviews for the online website, ‘Classical Voice of North Carolina’ (CVNC). Roy also has written for ‘Opera Quarterly,’ ‘American Record Guide,’ ‘Dance Magazine’ and ‘Pointe Magazine.’ He is a member of the Music Critics Association of North America and the American Theatre Critics Association Resources https://www.cvnc.org/ (Classical Voice of North Carolina) Connect with RDU on Stage Facebook – @rduonstage Twitter – @rduonstage Instagram – @rduonstage Web http://www.rduonstage.com/ (www.rduonstage.com) Support this podcast

How do I find singing auditions? What do I prepare? What happens when I walk in the room?Whitney Robinson, Artist Diploma candidate at the New England Conservatory of Music joins us to talk about how to prepare for classical voice auditions, particularly when it comes to opera and classical voice auditions. This is just the first episode of an ongoing audition series, so stay tuned for more audition know how for musical theater shows, choral gigs, and more!The Holistic Voice Podcast is a free resource created by vocalists, for vocalists. We believe a successful singer needs more than just a great voice. Artistic development, mental and physical health, business skills, and career opportunities all contribute to a singer's potential. If you are looking for resources and education on how to navigate life as a vocalist, this podcast is for you. Find and track thousands of opera auditions and vocal competitions: https://www.yaptracker.com/Follow Whitney's vocal journeyCredits: Interview: Whitney RobinsonMusic: David M. Rodgers Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theholisticvoice)

Women in Song" is a well explored theme but this engaging program includes repertoire from a number of varied sources and perspectives: the ideal of love and beauty as perceived by men; women in their own words; and, the journey from girlhood to womanhood. The students of the Classical Voice program at the University of Auckland have participated in this concert series for a number of years now, and are grateful for this most valuable opportunity to develop their performance profiles that this series provides. The alumni performing include current semifinalists in the prestigious Lexus Songquest, current and former Emerging Artists for Opera NZ, and participants in the Dame Kiri Te Kanawa Advanced Opera Training Program.

How do you think about vocal technique and your artistry during performance? What do these terms mean? What is the relationship between vocal technique and artistry? How do we stay in the moment when we are thinking about a million things at once? On this episode, Dr. Diane Reich, the Division Coordinator of Classical Voice from Brigham Young University, joins us to talk about how we can deliver compelling performances using vocal technique and making artistic choices. We discuss how you can build vocal technique to increase your ability to make artistic choices, and how to check in with your technique while delivering a great performance.The Holistic Voice Podcast is a free resource created by vocalists, for vocalists. We believe a successful singer needs more than just a great voice. Artistic development, mental and physical health, business skills, and career opportunities all contribute to a singer's potential. If you are looking for resources and education on how to navigate life as a vocalist, this podcast is for you. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theholisticvoice)

Today we're joined by Allan Hubert-Wright, the founder of Le Chanteur Moderne, one of the most respected voice training institutes in France, and one which is remarkable for using modern voice science to help singers and singing teachers be more effective by leveraging what we actually know about the human voice. He is also the director of the voice department at the prestigious IFPRO performing arts school in Paris and conducts ongoing research into vocal function. We recently had the chance to see Allan give a presentation, and we came away determined to have him on the show, because he shares the kinds of thing that can save years of frustration, confusion and wasted effort. So whether you don't sing at all yet, you're at the beginning of learning to sing, or you've been singing for years, you're going to want to pay attention!   In this conversation we talk about:   • Why being told he was a bad singer as a child didn't hold him back • How he helped one singer finally find her own authentic voice after years of imitating various singers and styles • And we bust three big myths in singing: about breathing and support, about what to eat and drink, and about how to correctly produce vowel sounds.   This conversation was such a pleasure and we know it's going to be an enlightening one for any of you listening who sing or who would like to - but find some of the teaching a bit confusing.   Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS   Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 086   Links and Resources • Le Chanteur Moderne • Le Chanteur Moderne on Facebook • Singing and Teaching Singing: An Holistic Approach to Classical Voice, by Janice Chapman • Vocology, by Ingo Titze • Principles of Voice Production, by Ingo Titze     Enjoying the show? Please consider rating and reviewing it! Click here to rate and review

This talk will be a retrospective look at these works and the way they furthered diversity in American opera and musical theatre. Diversity is used more often today than ever before, thanks to musicals like HAMILTON and the controversial OTELLO which made the authenticity of theatrical storytelling a hot topic. This talk will be led by William Henry Curry, Music Director of the Durham Symphony, who has conducted the Grammy-nominated recording of opera X: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MALCOLM X, has reached thousands of diverse audience members with the DSO’s “All that Jazz” program and work with kidzNotes. Curry wrote “Eulogy for a Dream,” based on Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I have a Dream” speech which has been narrated by the late William Warfield of PORGY AND BESS fame. Jackson Cooper is a Theatre and Classical Music Critic for Classical Voice of North Carolina and a member of the American Theatre Critics Association and Music Critics Association of North America.

Rachel BAfter recording over 600 Podcasts it becomes hard to "Blow me away" Well, This amazing lady did just that. Rachel B surpirsed me by bringing a dear friend Mike Roth on guitar. Mike and I go way back and he is brilliant in his own right. This is a very special show. I hope you enjoy it as much as I.Exuding a smoky undertone, sassy delivery, and catchy melodies, Singer-Songstress Rachel B is paving her way as an undefinable and timeless entertainer. Rachel B, described as "A Sassy Treat," is an independent artist who insists on being The Boss of her own life. In 2014 she self-released her debut EP, "I'm The Boss" and headlined a 10 city national tour.  In 2015 she independently released her second EP titled, "Break It Down." Rachel B is currently working on her first full length album which is scheduled to be released in 2016. Whether she's singing about being a boss or tickling the ivories on a charming love song, this songstress is sure to leave you with memorable hooks that empower and inspire. After studying Classical Voice at Interlochen Arts Academy, Rachel B wanted to bend the rules and notes a little more. She fell in love with songwriting and various genres of music, from Motown to new and classic popular music. Rachel B then attended Berklee College of Music in Boston followed by a move to Los Angeles, where she honed her artistry by performing on stages all around Southern California, in addition to writing music for film and television.  She has had songs placed on ABC shows such as General Hospital, independent films, and has played at venues across the country such as Chicago Symphony Hall, Berklee Performance Center, South Park Amphitheater,  Flood City Music Festival, Traverse City Opera House, Wine Festivals, Mr. Smalls, Altar Bar, and more.Rachel B was born to perform and has been captivating audiences across the country with her natural ability to inspire and connect with fans. Often noted as being a sassy version of Norah Jones and a softer Amy Winehouse, this up and coming starlet will reel you in and leave you wanting more of her sultry style. Rachel is inspired by bold woman of their time, such as Barbra Streisand and Marilyn Monroe, and is deeply influenced by the soulful sounds of Minnie Riperton, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie HolidayVideos from the show

Kobra Paige talks about her classical vocal training, growing up metal in Calgary, Canada; the importance of KISS' Gene Simmons to her ascending star and the story behind her adopted name of Kobra. Kobra and the Lotus are releasing "Words of the Prophets," a new EP of songs made famous by other Canadian rockers.

Malaria is the single greatest cause of death that humankind has ever experienced, and continues to be a colossal burden on the health of people all over the world. We've had various treatments over the years, but all of them have been weakened when Plasmodium - the parasite that causes the disease - evolves resistance. So the hunt is perpetually on for novel antimalarial drugs. This month, a new one is published in the journal Nature. Adam Rutherford talks to Professor Ian Gilbert from the Drug Discovery Unit at Dundee University to discuss with him how the new compound attacks the plasmodium parasite to prove effective. Radio 3 is currently in the midst of a season focusing on all aspects of the Classical Voice. Science is playing a growing insightful role in understanding how to get the best out of the singing voice. Many singers base their careers on a particular quality of voice, and that sometimes can sound as though we're imposing a lot of strain on our vocal cords. We hear from Julian McGlashan, an Ear Nose and Throat specialist at Nottingham University Hospitals who has taken singers and placed a video endoscope down each of their throats to observe how their vocal tracts behave differently according to the style they sing. And David Howard head of the Audio Lab at York University, discusses how new technology is helping us understand how it's possible for a singer's voice to cut above the sound of an orchestra and still be heard at the back of a vast auditorium. Species might seem like an obvious way to classify organisms, and one way we define species is by reproductive isolation - If you can't breed with it, it's another species. If we successfully bred with Neanderthals, and produced fertile offspring, surely that means that they must be the same species as us? Adam talks to Professor of evolutionary genetics from UCL Mark Thomas to navigate through the messy world of human species. Producer Adrian Washbourne.

Mary King investigates how advances in our anatomy knowledge are changing the way we sing

Hear our experts' many tips and tricks for warming up – from practising in Italian, to talking in a higher voice, and why basses can enjoy longer lie-ins before morning rehearsals than sopranos. Our experts vocal trainer Mary King, counter-tenor Iestyn Davies, soprano Angel Blue and baritone Roderick Williams explain all, in this episode of Singers on Singing, part of the Classical Voice season on BBC Radio 3.

Why is singing in Italian like riding a racehorse? Why is French such a tricky language to sing in? And what's with all those German consonants? Find out more from our experts baritone Roderick Williams, counter-tenor Iestyn Davies and soprano Angel Blue, in this episode of Singers on Singing, part of the Classical Voice season on BBC Radio 3.

How do you deal with an instrument you can't see, only imagine? How can you practice throwing your voice? And why is counter-tenor technique akin to that of yodelling? Hear tips and tricks on technique from our experts baritone Roderick Williams, counter-tenor Iestyn Davies and soprano Angel Blue, in this episode of Singers on Singing, part of the Classical Voice season on BBC Radio 3.

When you mix inspired passion, innate chops, and a childhood dream all together, it can make for one very powerful potion, and fledgling upstart and singer/songwriter Alisa Boniello poured it all into her debut four-song EP entitled, LOVESTRUCK.Within weeks after graduating with a BA degree from Hunter College , the native New Yorker teamed up with Grammy Award winning songwriter/producer Barry Eastmond (Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, Anita Baker, to name a few) and collaborated on co-writing four songs, “Lovestruck,” a haunting, retro-soul/pop ditty, “(When Will) Love Feel Real,” an upbeat saga about wanting to feel real love, and the whimsical and stirring ballad, “Why,” that reveals the pain of a broken-heart. Eastmond produced all three songs.Tackling the various phases of love and relationships, Boniello and Eastmond also enlisted songwriter/producer Wendell Hanes, ( Mya, Brand Nubian, Cheri Dennis) on the pulsating and edgy, “That Kind Of Girl,” which drips with the bite of a woman who has reached her breaking point. Eastmond shares co-producing credits with Hanes and Dan Kramer on the track. Boniello, who was raised in the town of Somers in Westchester County, NY, started taking classical piano lessons at age 5, and was singing in locally produced musicals by 12. In college she fused her years of training as a classical pianist with singing, and graduated with a BA degree in Classical Voice. Over the past two years, she began exploring her love for contemporary pop/soul music writing original songs, fusing her high soprano vocal prowess with her skills as a pianist. .“I'm just discovering and finding out who I am as an artist,” admitted Boniello, “but I'm hoping these songs will resonate and give people a chance to feel some of the joy that I've felt in writing and recording them.”