Just when I thought there would be nothing , there’s too much!
Acting Singer vs. Singing Actor
Am I the acting singer or the singing actor?
Busking – Covent Garden Style The Elusive Part-Time Job
‘Busking!’, the title above alone may make most opera singers turn their noses up and straight out of the room.
Part-time rant!
Ack, I know I’m not alone in the cash flow problems of working in the performing arts. Even after so many years in the industry I’m still working on ‘nipping this in the butt’. I’ve worked, honed and polished my…
The Audition
As I was walking to my audition, today, the themed music for the Death Star from the ‘Star Wars’ kicked into my head with a bit of ‘Spamalot‘ glitch thrown in for comic relief. Why is an audition so scary?…
A Singer’s Personality – what’s that got to do with it?
Well, I’ve read an article this month in the Singer magazine, Personality traits by Mark Glanville, about how the personality of a singer doesn’t always align with their voice type and the problems that can arise from such a situation.…
Hyper-extended Soprano
Just recently I went to the doctors in regards to physical ailments I’ve been having with 1 hip. It seems I have joints which hyper extend or as I know it are double jointed. I’ve heard about this when I…
A Healthy Singer
I did an event recently where I had to leave before the end of the event. I always hate doing it, but often I find I need to go to rest. I would love to stick around for that drink…
Singers aren’t Musicians – myth or truth?
Well, personally, I feel this is hog wash, but I am biased, as I am a singer who took the ‘higher education’ route. I studied music in high school, college and then ended up with a degree in Music –…
To Brand or not to Brand? – a Singers Dilemma
Branding, marketing and selling yourself are a definate part of the entertainment business, here’s some ideas.