Pathways to memorization � GretchensPianos

Pathways to memorization � GretchensPianos

We all struggle with memory. Here's a great article on memorizing from a piano player's point of view - but it all applies to you guys. Share some ideas here, in the studio, or on ANGEL.

Once More With Feeling: New Year message - claiming or dabbling?

Once More With Feeling: New Year message - claiming or dabbling?

Well gang? Thoughts? My project between now and the time I see you all again at the college: reread Peak Performance thoroughly and share my progress here. No requirements - you are on break - but think about the message in the above link and what you can do right now, where you are. And if you are motivated: share your thoughts. If not now, we'll talk in studio.

IPA character picker 11

IPA character picker 11

Happy Holidays - and have a wonderful break! My present to you: a site with all the IPA symbols one could ever want for online posting - may be a help for ANGEL - we shall see.

Geraldine in a Bottle: The best 6 books on practicing

Geraldine in a Bottle: The best 6 books on practicing

Want to improve your practice technique? Check this list out.

14 things freelancers should do before the end of the year | WordCount

14 things freelancers should do before the end of the year | WordCount

As performing artists, we are most likely freelancers. Even though this article is focused on freelance writers, you can adapt things to a performer's life.

Bite-Size Business for Actors: Books on the Business and Craft of Acting

Bite-Size Business for Actors: Books on the Business and Craft of Acting

Looking for ways to spend bookstore gift cards? Check this out and get reading! Do something for your craft every day!

Billeves�es: Marcia Lewis

Billeves�es: Marcia Lewis

Read and go study her performance choices - as you should with each great star. What makes them unique? What makes you unique as an artist?

Musical Assumptions: More Fun with the Petrucci Library

Musical Assumptions: More Fun with the Petrucci Library

Musical Assumptions: Changing our Musical Way of Life

Musical Assumptions: Changing our Musical Way of Life

Susan Graham - Thomas Hampson - Renée Fleming - Chat About Auditions

LoVetri Post: More Ways to Break Down Songs

LoVetri Post: More Ways to Break Down Songs

The Collaborative Piano Blog: Sometimes People Just Don't Get It

The Collaborative Piano Blog: Sometimes People Just Don't Get It

Patience is a virtue for the second video

BUT

for the first one - don't let this be your audition!

Soprano Helen Boatwright, who performed at the White House, dies at 94 | syracuse.com

Soprano Helen Boatwright, who performed at the White House, dies at 94 | syracuse.com

Patricia Racette talks about Gounod's Faust, her cabaret repertoire and future plans - Interview on her San Francisco debut and her career (MusicalCriticism.com)

Patricia Racette talks about Gounod's Faust, her cabaret repertoire and future plans - Interview on her San Francisco debut and her career (MusicalCriticism.com)

Interview with the incredible Patricia Racette. Who are some of your favorite singers, and can you find interviews on the web to share with your fellow students? Am raiding her cabaret rep list for my own one woman cabaret act, currently in development!

Elizabeth Vidal - Concert de Prague - 2003 - 3/3

The Collaborative Piano Blog: The Definitive Guide to Building and Maintaining a Repertoire List

The Collaborative Piano Blog: The Definitive Guide to Building and Maintaining a Repertoire List

Awesome post with food for thought about keeping track of your repertoire. As the post mentions, it's time consuming, but well worth the effort. Those of you that work with me via SUNY Oswego should work on compiling this list in LakerApps - it'll be something we can work on together - include a repertoire wish list section, and we'll talk!

Hildegaard von Behrens

Hiildegard Behrens, August 20, 2009

Every so often, I will be including articles about great singers of past generations. There are a few earlier in this blog, so browse through, glean the names, and go play around on youtube! Also, feel free to share your own discoveries in the discussion file on ANGEL!

Classical Singer Community

Classical Singer Community

As I slowly revamp my latent fitness program (probably not to be picked up again until after our move - during finals week!), I was thrilled to read several articles in the latest Classical Singer. Will be sharing them here for what it's worth. Now is not too soon to begin thinking about life post school. Start building healthy habits now!