Although it probably will not appear in this order, this is actually the 200th blog post I have written for The Sybaritic Singer. On such an …
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"When Pope Julius II commissioned Michelangelo for the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo initially declined. He was busy with another project, …
29 Days to Diva: Day 28 — Get the Edge – Get a Coach (#29daystodiva)
"Coaches are not for the meek. They're for people who value unambiguous feedback. If coaches have one thing in common, it's that they are …
29 Days to Diva: Day 27 — Move Up the Ladder (#29daystodiva)
I have heard many singers lament the lack of a clear path for becoming an full-time opera singer. It may not be as clear as becoming an …
29 Days to Diva: Day 26 — The Post-Show Schmooze (#29daystodiva)
Most performers I know abhor the thought of greeting guests in the lobby after a performance. They nervously wait backstage wondering …
29 Days to Diva: Day 25 — Set Specific Goals (#29daystodiva)
The most important thing about having goals is to have them. I do not care how you keep track of them or what you think is standing in your …
29 Days to Diva: Day 23 — Work On Your Languages (#29daystodiva)
You may be an IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) superstar, but if you do not fully comprehend the language you are singing you are …
29 Days to Diva: Day 17 – Evaluate Your Teacher (#29daystodiva)
During this week we have been discussing the financial concerns of singers. One of the biggest expenses that singers incur over the lifetime …