Categories:  Careers Entrepreneur   A lot of performers, ourselves included, have faced some burnout when it comes to performing over the last few years. When it comes to opportunities, they’ve been slim, to say the least! This week we’re talking all things how to make your own opportunities to start getting yourself motivated again! What does your next opportunity look like?   Resources from the episode: How To Thrive When Conservatory Casting Doesn’t Go Your Way Create Your Own Opportunities Workbook What to Do When You're Not Working   Let’s Get Social: Support ..read more

Categories:  Careers Entrepreneur   As more and more companies around the world add musical styles to their seasons, it’s important to delve into what it means to be a crossover performer. Whether it’s musical theatre, Zarzuela, jazz, or another style of music, knowing how they all interact and entwine is key to being at the top of your game. This week, we invited friends of the podcast, Megan and Brennan, from Songs for a New Week for their Crossover Coffee Break!   Resources from the episode: Songs for a New Week Instagram Songs for a New Week Facebook Group Six Things ..read more

Categories:  Careers Resources Money can be a hard topic. This week we’re talking about how to make, edit, and stick to your budget! From start to finish, we’re here to help you find your support as a freelancer in the modern world.   Resources from the episode: Modern Singer Budget Bundle How to Create a Realistic Budget How to Clean Up Your Back-to-School Budget Budget 101: A Performer’s Guide to Getting Control of Your Money Hell Week on a Budget: A Guide for the Frugal Singer Audition Season 2019: Can You Afford Those Application Fees? The Hidden Cost of Role Preparation ..read more

Categories:  Careers Resources   Finding your voice as a brand can be hard. Join us this week as we review some of our top tips for marketing yourself as a brand!   Resources from the episode: A Brief Overview of Marketing for Classical Singers 5 Marketing Tips for Singers After a Year (or More) Off 5 Free Ways to Get Noticed Create Your Own Brand Oxford Learners Dictionaries   Let’s Get Social: Follow us on social media Search our website Check out our Shop Modern Singer book club Follow Ellen Follow Alyssa ..read more

Categories:  Features Artists   Originally posted in March 2021, we sat down with Dr. Patricia Au, coach and pianist, to talk about all things repertoire! When it comes to putting your best foot forward in any audition or gig, it all comes back to how you prepare. From picking out your package and what is going to highlight your voice the best to how to prepare a role and how to navigate coachings during COVID, join us in our conversation! For more information, visit patriciaau.com or on Instagram @au_patricia.   Resources from the episode: Learn Your Music the Righ ..read more

Categories:  Careers Entrepreneur Finding a side hustle to support your career can be difficult. Here are a few ways we like to supplement our singing careers! What’s your favorite?   Resources from the episode: Voice Overs with www.ACX.com Freelance Writing Jobs Modern Singer Budget Bundle Side Hustles for the Professional Singer Conquer Your Side Hustle in Three Easy Steps 5 Summer Hustles Even if You’re in a YAP What to do when you’re not working   Let’s Get Social: Modern Singer book club Follow us on social media Search our website Check out our Shop Follow Ellen ..read more

Categories:  Careers Resources   It’s that time of year again! A new year means it’s time to figure out your goals! From long-term to short-term and everything in between, we’re talking about how to not only set your New Years' goals but how to achieve them.   Resources from the episode: 90-Day Goal Slaying Planner Practice Logs Personal Goal Setting   Let’s Get Social: Follow us on social media Search our website Check out our Shop Follow Ellen Follow Alyssa ..read more

Categories:  Features Artists Auditions can mean nerves, nerves, and more nerves! Originally posted in July 2021, we sat down with Ann Baltz to talk about all things auditions to help you nail your post-pandemic live auditions!   Let’s Get Social: Modern Singer book club Follow us on social media Search our website Check out our Shop Follow Ellen Follow Alyssa   Ann Baltz is recognized as one of the leading opera educators in America. As OperaWorksTM founder and former artistic director, her revolutionary holistic approach to singer training was the first of its kind. H ..read more

Categories:  Features Artists Kyaunnee Richardson, soprano, made her professional debut as Papagena in Mozart’s The Magic Flute with the Festival of the Arts Boca in 2016. Recently, Kyaunnee made her debut as Adele in Die Fledermaus with Opera Orlando. Other highlights from the last few seasons include the roles of Gretel in Hansel and Gretel, Frasquita in Carmen with Opera Orlando; Clara in Porgy and Bess; Alice/Dr. Marigold in Adolphe’s The Adventures of Alvin Alegretto; Esther in the concert premiere of Ginsberg’s Esther, Sweet Esther at the National Press Club in Washington, D ..read more

Categories:  Careers Auditions   We’ve all had them, and we all hate them. Bad auditions can be difficult to handle so we’re talking about some coping strategies to implement when they inevitably occur. What do you do to get back on your game?   Resources from the episode: What to Do After a Bad Audition A Balancing Act with Analisa Leaming   Let’s Get Social: Modern Singer book club Follow us on social media Search our website Check out our Shop Follow Ellen Follow Alyssa ..read more