2016, what a year! Many people are anxious to get this year over with – for understandable reasons – and I’ve had my share of personal high’s and low’s, too. Looking back, I have to say it was a year of new beginnings and the most productive year of my life. … More The Peak and The Pit of 2016: My Year in Review
The countdown began, and I started thinking… how do I get this money to stick on my body? 5…4…3…2…1! … More That Time When… I Won a Karaoke Competition and Covered Myself in Honey for Money
It turns out talent can only take you so far. Talent in the opera world is a pretty, well-placed voice with strong acting ability. Having talent doesn’t guarantee you a career, and you will find in your journey that sometimes people who were deemed less talented will get a job at a company that you can’t get a job at. Why is this? Beyond talent, what is holding you back? … More Talent is Not Enough
Recently, I was featured on the Barihunks blog, a social media platform for “sexy” operatic baritones, for my weight transformation. I am very proud to say that I have lost 50 pounds since January 4th through a new diet and lifestyle. This was no easy feat and I want to elaborate on this subject. … More Why I Lost 50 Pounds to Be a Better Opera Singer
As a thank you all for the positive responses for my last blog post, My 5 Tips for Auditions Success, I want to share more of the best advice I’ve ever gotten while auditioning. These tips come from the mouths of people who I’ve auditioned for, and who have seen far more auditions than I will ever give. … More 5 (More) Motivational Tips for Audition Season
As 2016 winds to a close, it’s a wonderful time of opportunity for young opera singers around the world. It is not, as some call it, the “festival of shattered dreams.” Rather than prey upon your fears or insecurities at a time when you need bolstering and actionable advice, I wanted to share my top tips for audition success. … More My 5 Tips for Audition Success
In my inaugural blog post, I wanted to spend some time answering one of the most common questions I hear about this industry I love so much. … More Can Anyone Be An Opera Singer?
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