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Studio ClassEpisode 117: Masterclass - Bryan RegisterAmerican tenor, Bryan Register, has received great critical acclaim for his portrayal of roles including Tristan, Lohengrin and Enée, and has performed in many of the most prestigious theatres in Europe including, the Bavarian State Opera, the Semperoper Dresden, Festspielhaus Baden-Baden, The Opéra Bastille and La Monnaie.
In the 2022/23 season he sang Verdi’s Otello with the Taipei Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Marco Boemi, and returned to the roles of Florestan in Fidelio at the Nationale Reisopera in the Netherlands, as well as Tristan in the new production at Cottbus State Theater and in a...
2024-06-0354 min
Studio ClassEpisode 116: Masterclass - Julia CookeAs the Artistic and General Director of Opera Baltimore, Julia Cooke has spearheaded a revolution, overseeing a phenomenal 366% budget increase and expanding annual events from 10 to 103 since 2020. Her visionary leadership and deep community involvement led to a monumental expansion in 2022, introducing fully staged productions alongside their renowned concert series. Beyond her role as an opera executive, Julia's journey is a testament to her multifaceted talents as a singer, teacher, mentor, and catalyst for change. Learn all about it in this Masterclass episode featuring Julia Cooke.
My gratitude goes out to Hannah Boissonneault who edits our Masterclass episodes...
2024-04-301h 03
Studio ClassEpisode 115: Masterclass - Dr. Tonya LawsonDr. Tonya Lawson is a musician, blogger, and SEO specialist whose mission is to empower musicians and other creatives to build out passive income streams so they have the financial freedom to live the life they want to live.
She is a multipassionate entrepreneur who currently runs a private studio of over 50 students, has 3 blogs, a coaching business, a blogging membership, multiple courses, and teaches at Middle Tennessee State University. When not working, Dr. Lawson enjoys gardening, running, reading, cuddling with her two cats (Dot and Biscuits), and playing with her dog Buster.
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2024-04-081h 00
Studio ClassEpisode 114: Masterclass - Sarah BraileyGRAMMY Award-winning soprano Sarah Brailey enjoys a versatile career that defies categorization. Praised by The New York Times for her “radiant, liquid tone,” and by Opera UK for “a sound of remarkable purity,” she is a prolific vocalist, cellist, recording artist, and educator.
My gratitude goes out to Hannah Boissonneault who edits our Masterclass episodes and to Juanitos and Scott Holmes for the music featured in this episode.
You can help support the creation of these episodes when you join the Sybaritic Camerata on Patreon. Get started at patreon.com/mezzoihnen.
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2024-04-0151 min
Studio ClassEpisode 113: Masterclass - Samuel MartinStep into the world of classical music and #TeamArtSong with pianist Samuel Martin in this Masterclass episode. From international stages to innovative projects like "Before She Became Fire," Martin's debut album with mezzo Kathryn Leemhuis, his dynamic performances redefine the genre. As the Founding Artistic Director behind the Cincinnati Song Initiative, he's hailed as "Cincinnati's champion for art song."
A New York native and alumnus of top institutions, Martin now teaches at The Hartt School, University of Hartford, shaping future musicians. Join us as Sam shares insights on artistic collaboration, musical innovation, and his relentless pursuit of...
2024-02-051h 11
Studio ClassEpisode 112: Masterclass - Lee Anne MyslewskiIn this episode, we dive into the world of opera and classical programming with a true luminary in the field, Lee Anne Myslewski. As the Vice President of Opera and Classical Programming at Wolf Trap, Lee Anne shares her journey since joining the organization in 2006. With a passion for nurturing emerging artists, she has played a pivotal role in making Wolf Trap the country's foremost summer training program.
Lee Anne's expertise extends beyond the Wolf Trap Opera, as she oversees classical music programming and has initiated groundbreaking series like "Untrapped." Through her visionary leadership, she has forged...
2024-01-231h 06
Studio ClassEpisode 111: Micro Action Monday - Set your new intentionsIn this Micro Action Monday episode, we delve into the transformative power of reviewing your 2023 and setting intentions for 2024. Explore key areas like physical and mental health, finances, relationships, community, and creativity. Reflect on your achievements and challenges, extracting valuable lessons. Uncover your own actionable steps to enhance well-being, optimize financial goals, nurture relationships, engage with your community, and fuel your creativity. Tune in to kickstart a purpose-driven 2024, fostering a holistic approach to developing your professionally creative life.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer...
2024-01-0817 min
Studio ClassEpisode 110: Masterclass - Keturah StickannAs a director and choreographer, Keturah Stickann's work has graced stages worldwide, from the U.S. and Canada to Chile, Japan, France, Hungary, and Australia. We dive into her experiences with opera giants like Jake Heggie & Gene Scheer, her passion for new American opera, and the creative process behind her mesmerizing productions.
My gratitude goes out to Hannah Boissonneault who edits our Masterclass episodes and to Juanitos and Scott Holmes for the music featured in this episode.
You can help support the creation of these episodes when you join the Sybaritic Camerata on Patreon. Get...
2023-12-0457 min
Studio ClassEpisode 109: Micro Action Monday - Improve your tenacity"Simply put, tenacity gives you the confidence and courage to 'find a way' even if you don't currently know 'how' you'll do it." That and more in this Micro Action Monday episode which is all about improving your tenacity and being a tenacious creative professional.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
My gratitude goes out to Juanitos and Scott Holmes for the music featured in this episode.
You can help...
2023-10-1619 min
Studio ClassEpisode 108: Micro Action Monday - Get asked backMegan discusses how to get hired back and why you’ll want to show gratitude today for the working relationships in your past that have been spectacular.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
My gratitude goes out to Juanitos and Scott Holmes for the music featured in this episode.
You can help support the creation of these episodes when you join the Sybaritic Camerata on Patreon. Get started at patreon.co...
2023-10-0216 min
Studio ClassEpisode 107: Micro Action Monday - Be a better sight-readerIn this Micro Action Monday episode, Megan discusses how to incorporate more sight-reading and sight-singing and why you’ll want to invest some time in having a system for pitches and intervals today.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
My gratitude goes out to Juanitos and Scott Holmes for the music featured in this episode.
You can help support the creation of these episodes when you join the Sybaritic Camerata on...
2023-09-2511 min
Studio ClassEpisode 106: Micro Action Monday - Get new headshotsIn this Micro Action Monday episode we're focusing on capturing your best self through your headshots. Megan dives into the importance of updating your headshots as a key aspect of personal and professional branding. She discusses how a fresh set of headshots can make a significant impact on your online presence and how to go about scheduling a photoshoot. Whether you're an actor, musician, entrepreneur, or simply looking to refresh your social media profiles, this episode provides actionable insights to help you put your best face forward.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like...
2023-09-1113 min
Studio ClassEpisode 105: Micro Action Monday - Diversify your incomeThis Micro Action Monday episode focuses on what it means to diversify your income streams and why it's crucial in today's ever-changing economy especially for those of us who live professionally creative lives.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
My gratitude goes out to Juanitos and Scott Holmes for the music featured in this episode.
You can help support the creation of these episodes when you join the Sybaritic Camerata...
2023-09-0417 min
Studio ClassEpisode 104: Masterclass - Fabiana ClaureFabiana creates financial and artistic prosperity for musicians so they can stop trading time for money and create lifestyle-aligned businesses where they have the freedom to work on their own time, with complete location freedom, without sacrificing their quality time with their families and artistic dreams. As a concert pianist and business strategist for musicians, Fabiana has helped thousands of musicians build, grow, and scale their businesses into online premium music programs that run on autopilot.
My gratitude goes out to Hannah Boissonneault who edits our Masterclass episodes and to Juanitos and Scott Holmes for the music...
2023-08-2847 min
Studio ClassEpisode 103: Masterclass - Ann McMahon QuinteroPraised for her evocative interpretations of oratorio and opera, Ann McMahon Quintero has filled the 2022/23 season with new works and old favorites. She joins Boston Baroque and Alabama Symphony for Messiah, Charleston Symphony for Prokofiev’s Alexander Nevsky Cantata, and performs in the world premiere of Ghosts with San Diego Opera in the role of Yadira.
Ms. Quintero was thrilled to join Santa Fe Opera in 2022 in one of her signature roles, Mistress Quickly in Falstaff. Also in the 2021/22 season, she portrayed the titular role in Lizbeth with Opera Orlando and Madame Flora in The Medium with Ch...
2023-08-211h 05
Studio ClassEpisode 102: Masterclass - Jason NitschJason Nitsch is a composer for the concert stage, feature and short films, and other media. In the world of podcasting, he is the writer, producer, and composer for Beyond the Belt: Adventures from the Outer Rim, a science fiction drama podcast with a dedicated cult following. In the film world, he has scored the short film Passing By directed by David M. Chandler, Edward J. Delaney’s feature length documentary Library of the Early Mind, and the celebrated horror short Bedtime produced by Joint Concept Productions.
He has released multiple albums, including Poem at the End of...
2023-07-241h 12
Studio ClassEpisode 101: Masterclass - Kerriann OtañoKerriann Otaño is the Vice President of Engagement at America’s 11th oldest opera company, OperaDelaware. Originally from Long Island, New York, Kerriann studied at the Verdi Conservatorio in Milan, Italy, before receiving her Bachelors degree from Indiana University and her Masters from Mannes the New School for Music. Kerriann sang opera professionally for 10 years, performing at Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Opera San Jose, and Wolf Trap Opera. She is featured on Naxos album Bernstein: Songfest with Wolf Trap Opera. Kerriann began her transition into administration in 2019 after a mental health cri...
2023-07-1753 min
Studio ClassEpisode 100: Masterclass - Chelsea HollowChelsea Hollow “has rewritten the book on the potential of musical activism," curating & commissioning solo recitals based on activist texts as well as exploring ways to make traditional opera exciting to new audiences. In recognition of this work, she presented on Art and Activism (2021) for the United Nations’ Office of Human Rights. This past April, Chelsea released her debut album Cycles of Resistance with Aerocade Music, featuring 22 of her commissions chronicling examples of human resilience in Mandarin, Dutch, Turkish, Arabic, Sanskrit, and Czech in addition to English. She is known for her “soaring high range” and “stage panache!” premiering new operatic...
2023-07-101h 04
Studio ClassEpisode 99: Masterclass - Peyee ChenAn omnivore when it comes to performing, soprano Peyee Chen enjoys singing Monteverdi with lute and bass viol as much as singing Bernhard Lang with electronics and electric bass. Up for physical challenges, she has performed with poet Caroline Bergvall on her Raga Dawn series, outdoors and starting before sunrise. She is interested in vocal and physical improvisation, DIY electronic instruments, and installation and performance art, recently performing in Martin Creed’s exhibition at Hauser & Wirth’s London gallery, where she sang music by Martin for 30 minutes every hour, eight hours a day, two or three days each week for...
2023-05-301h 13
Studio ClassEpisode 93: Masterclass - Pamela Stein LyndePraised for her “rich dramatics” (The Boston Globe) and called "Magnificent" by Fanfare Magazine, Pamela Stein Lynde is a versatile singer, composer, choral conductor and music educator. As a singer, Pamela has built a career working with contemporary composers of all levels, from students to internationally recognized artists. As an educator, Pamela has taught, lectured, and given master classes at universities and conservatories across the country.
My gratitude goes out to Hannah Boissonneault who edits our Masterclass episodes and to Juanitos and Scott Holmes for the music featured in this episode.
You can help support the...
2023-05-221h 02
Studio ClassEpisode 98: Masterclass - Whitney GeorgeWhitney George’s music traverses the affective terrain between tragedy and ecstasy, fragility and strength, bringing together romantically delicate intimacy and the spectacular darkness of the macabre. Haunted by ghosts and/of love, George’s operas, staged multimedia works, and chamber music coloristically explore the mysteries of irrationality, nightmare, and memory, sonically seeking lost objects and hidden subjects. Given George’s theatrical inclinations and preoccupation with the tragic, she has turned again and again to opera as both a composer and conductor. Recently, George has been awarded a number of operatic commissions, premieres, and recognition: in 2017; the Elebash Award for he...
2023-05-151h 02
Studio ClassEpisode 97: Masterclass - Jenni BankJenni Bank was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, grew up in Binghamton, New York, & studied at Peabody Conservatory. She has worked with Seattle Opera, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Chicago Lyric Opera, New York City Opera, Anchorage Opera, Opera Delaware, Des Moines Metro Opera, Florentine Opera, Wolf Trap Opera, Tri-Cities Opera, Knoxville Opera, Hawaii Opera Theatre, Bard Summer Music Festival, Ash Lawn Opera, Amarillo Opera, Baltimore Concert Opera, Annapolis Opera, Mid-America Productions at Carnegie Hall, Alabama Symphony Orchestra, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic, Bergen Filharmoniske Orkester, Seoul Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, & the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
Performances include Marcellina (Marriage...
2023-05-0858 min
Studio ClassEpisode 96: Masterclass - Maggie FinneganSoprano Maggie Finnegan has been hailed by Opera News for her “clear, poised and defiant soprano” and the Washington Post for her “silvery, pitch-perfect voice." Recent career highlights include Maggie's European Operatic debut in L'Enfant et les Sortilèges with the Belgian National Orchestra, her Dutch debut in Louis Andriessien's Odysseus' Women / Anais Nin, the world premiere of PermaDeath: A Video Game Opera, the title role in the West Coast premiere of Lembit Beecher's Sophia's Forest with Opera Parallèle, the performance and GRAMMY nominated recording of Malcolm X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X with Odyssey Opera and Bost...
2023-05-011h 01
Studio ClassEpisode 95: Masterclass - Kathleen KellyKathleen Kelly’s projects and repertoire are wide-ranging and diverse. From Mozart to commissioned works by her peers, she is both deeply experienced in the classical vocal canon and engaged in new creation. Recent notable projects include a recording with soprano Emily Albrink - which we’ll reference in this episode, leading the world premiere of Matt Bohler’s opera FAT PIG (composed for activist soprano Tracy Cox), and the filmed opera Interstate, composed by Kamala Sankaram, co-authored and performed by Kathleen and soprano Jennifer Cresswell, produced by Minnesota Opera.
Kathleen has appeared internationally as a pianist in col...
2023-02-061h 17
Studio ClassEpisode 94: Masterclass - Carrie HennesseyCarrie Hennessey is a wayfinder through the deep, spiritual and technical discoveries of the voice.
Early success in the Metropolitan Opera Auditions led to high expectations, but singing after trauma in her early 20s dismantled the ease in her voice and presence. A top artistic mentor once reviewed, ‘This is not the same singer I heard 2 years ago. Go back home’, and a famous singer/coach exclaimed, ‘If you’d just sing like Renata Tebaldi…’ Hennessey left, losing her identity and voice.
Ms. Hennessey has since found her true voice and created a wildly unique and energize...
2023-01-161h 12
Studio ClassEpisode 92: Masterclass - Kala MaxymKala is the Founder of Five Senses Tastings, a Certified Women-Owned Business. Her philosophy of Sensory Wellness encourages guests to harness the energy, power, and play of their five senses using music, wine, and food, and sweet treats.
Inspired by her childhood abroad, Kala believes that diversifying our own sensory ecosystems leads us to find beauty and inspiration not just in ourselves but in the world around us. She is a professional opera singer who has performed worldwide (including for three presidents), and now intentionally uses her voice to advocate for voting rights. She is a former...
2022-12-0654 min
Studio ClassEpisode 91: Micro Action Monday - Deal with negative feedbackNo one likes to receive negative feedback - it's true. But, how you respond to criticism will influence what kind and speed of progress you can make in your professionally creative career. In this Micro Action Monday, Megan discusses how to take in, respond to negative feedback, and turn it into a positive situation.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
My gratitude goes out to Juanitos and Scott Holmes for the music...
2022-11-2815 min
Studio ClassEpisode 90: Masterclass - Hilary GintherOpera Now Magazine in their article, “Written in the Stars” profiled Hilary Ginther in May 2016 as one of ten young American singers intent on taking the opera world by storm, calling attention to her “substantial and richly colored instrument”. This was followed by her Philadelphia Orchestra debut in Bernstein’s MASS under the baton of Yannick Nézet-Séguin, which was recorded by Deutsche Grammophon and released in March 2018, in commemoration of the composer’s centenary.
Most recent engagements include Olga in Eugene Onegin for Opera Omaha, Rosina in Il Barbiere di Siviglia for Opera on the James, Adalgis...
2022-11-211h 09
Studio ClassEpisode 89: Micro Action Monday - Make your auditions shine"Having an audition that really shines is not about, 'Oh, I wore this dress that they really liked.' It's about, 'I made a moment for them in that room. They felt so inspired by my work that they knew I would be the right fit for an entire production or I would be the right fit for their company.'" In this Micro Action Monday episode, Megan discusses a few tips to make your auditions really stand out.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic...
2022-11-1417 min
Studio ClassEpisode 88: Micro Action Monday - Create a practice schedule"Go ahead and actually prepare with efficiency and effectiveness so that you can make the most out of your work and feel like you're bringing your best musical self to the situation." In this Micro Action Monday episode, Megan breaks down the process of creating an efficient practice schedule in 7 steps.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
My gratitude goes out to Juanitos and Scott Holmes for the music featured in this...
2022-11-0720 min
Studio ClassEpisode 87: Masterclass - Megan Ihnen on Being a Whole Person with Rebecca Hass (Crossover Episode)Megan does a crossover episode with Rebecca Hass of "Being a Whole Person" podcast!
Here's what Rebecca wrote about our chat... "I had a delightful conversation with Megan Ihnen, a mezzo-soprano and “new music force of nature” who wears many hats as a performer, educator, coach/consultant for musicians, and also in arts admin. With these many roles, she is an amazing connector and natural community builder.
Tune in to hear us chat about creative placemaking, authentic community building, balancing many roles and having lots of work variety, burnout, being a musician during the pandemic, rout...
2022-10-3159 min
Studio ClassEpisode 86: Masterclass - Kelly CorcoranNamed “Best Classical Conductor” by the Nashville Scene, Kelly Corcoran is Artistic Director & Conductor of Intersection, a contemporary music ensemble now in its 9th season in Nashville. Corcoran founded the Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted the Nashville Symphony in hundreds of performances for nine seasons as Associate Conductor and Director of the Symphony Chorus.
Join us in this Masterclass episode featuring Kelly Corcoran!
My gratitude goes out to Hannah Boissonneault who edits our Masterclass episodes and to Juanitos and Scott Holmes for the music featured in this episode.
You can help support the crea...
2022-10-2446 min
Studio ClassEpisode 85: Micro Action Monday - Work with a new collaboratorAsk yourself, "Am I bringing my best self to each collaboration?" In any collaboration when you start working with somebody new, I want you to think, "Wow, it's really an honor to get to work with this person. How can we both achieve our goals together through this piece, through this music, and then also honor the composer's intentions, the composer's creativity, and our shared musical imagination?"
Megan shares her thoughts on working with new collaborators in this Micro Action Monday episode on Studio Class.
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2022-10-1714 min
Studio ClassEpisode 84: Masterclass - Ah Young HongA soprano of "fearlessness and consummate artistry" (Opera News), Ah Young Hong has interpreted a vast array of repertoire, ranging from the music of Monteverdi to Georg Friedrich Haas. Widely recognized for her work in Michael Hersch's monodrama, On the Threshold of Winter, The New York Times praised Ms. Hong’s performance in the world premiere as "the opera's blazing, lone star." Recent performances include solo appearances with violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Camerata Bern, and at both the Aldeburgh and Ojai Music Festivals. Highlight concerts of 2021-2022 include the premiere performances in the title role of Hersch...
2022-09-261h 30
Studio ClassEpisode 83: Micro Action Monday - Invoice like a pro"If you have done any freelance music work or any kind of freelance creative work, at some point you will need to invoice someone. And now's the time to figure out what you're going to do."
In this Micro Action Monday, Megan talks about how to set yourself up for invoice success.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
My gratitude goes out to Juanitos and Scott Holmes for the music...
2022-09-1911 min
Studio ClassEpisode 82: Micro Action Monday - Interview your prospective teacher“So asking about logistics and style really help you know whether this is the right situation or if you’re just going to be studying with someone who might be fantastic at what they do… but the ‘what they do’ is not the right thing for you. And, vice verse. You’re not going to be a great student in their studio if you’re expecting different things but you haven’t communicated about what those expectations are. This is an important time to communicate together clearly and effectively about ‘what are our shared expectations?’”
In this Micro Action Monday ep...
2022-09-1211 min
Studio ClassEpisode 81: Masterclass - Michelle TrovatoMichelle Trovato has sparked praise in Opera News, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and others for her “lush” voice and dynamic characterizations. She has won prizes in the U.S., Canada, and Europe and she also maintains an active private vocal studio.
Michelle also teaches at FMDG Music School which is the only school in the US devoted completely to supporting the musical and artistic lives of students who are blind, have low vision, or significant vision loss of some kind.
Show Notes:
We Come to Claim the Throne, a recital of musi...
2022-07-261h 14
Studio ClassEpisode 80: Micro Action Monday - Set your own prices“I want you to know that you have way more control over your financial life in the arts than you might have been led to believe. I love helping people figure out how to live sustainable lives in the arts. That’s what I want for you. I want you to be sustainable. I want you to be the artist you want to be. If you have questions about setting your own fees/prices, hit me up. It’s my pleasure to help!”
In this Micro Action Monday episode, Megan shares the formula she teaches her clients to set t...
2022-05-3017 min
Studio ClassEpisode 79: Micro Action Monday - Beat practice procrastination“I can’t be the only one who feels this way… Do you sometimes procrastinate practicing? Practice really is the number one anxiety killer, the number one performance anxiety killer, so have a great time. Be joyful in your practicing because you’ve built in all of these ways to get better at it and to not procrastinate. Enjoy what you’re doing. This helps you grow and challenge yourself!” Join Megan for 8 tips and recommendations for getting your practice motivation in gear.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on Th...
2022-05-2317 min
Studio ClassEpisode 78: Micro Action Monday - Generate better dramatic choices“Ask yourself to go much deeper with what you’re performing. Show me both the internal and the external so that I can just lose myself in the performance that you’re giving!” In this Micro Action Monday episode, Megan talks about tools, tips, and strategies to help you make better dramatic choices in auditions and performances.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
My gratitude goes out to Juanitos and Scott Holmes for the...
2022-05-1612 min
Studio ClassEpisode 77: Micro Action Monday - Break the rules“You are inhabiting information that may or may not be useful to you anymore. I want you to interrogate what you think the rules of the game are. That you can only “make it’ if you follow these rules, if you do all of the things on this checklist, then you’ll get what you want. I would love for you to dig into that and ask yourself, ‘Is that true?’ As your micro action today, I want you to identify all of the rules that you have come into contact with over time. Then, I want you to take the fat...
2022-05-0907 min
Studio ClassEpisode 76: Micro Action Monday - Do the ideal client exerciseSo ideal client exercise is this super charger of empathy. You’re putting yourself into the feelings, thoughts, desires, goals, and pain points of somebody else. This is somebody you care about because you really want to work with them. This can be anybody.” Divas, I really want you to ask yourself the questions in this episode so you can work with more people you absolutely love to work with! You’ll experience some really cool results if you do.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybari...
2022-05-0211 min
Studio ClassEpisode 75: Micro Action Monday - Conduct a SWOT analysis“Divas, I want you to do your own SWOT analysis today: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats.
- What are my most unique skills?
- Where am I less skilled? Can I become more skilled in this area with more/better information? Or, should I abstain from this area?
- Where is there space for me to be more visible? Where is there space for me to really distinguish myself?
- What are the internal/external threats to my ongoing existence in this field… to my sustainable, thriving existence in this field?"
All of that, and more, in today's Micr...
2022-04-2510 min
Studio ClassEpisode 74: Micro Action Monday - Communicate your offers“I really want you to think about how you are putting yourself out there for the work you want to do. How are you communicating your offers? Let’s go through the list one more time: attracting and connecting with your ideal clients, being clear about what your signature service is, sharing the outcomes and results that people can expect from working with you, having a clear portfolio of previous work, sharing testimonials and reviews, being clear about your process, FAQs, strategic redirects to your other services, and a call-to-action on every single material you have.” Get the scoop on thi...
2022-04-1814 min
Studio ClassEpisode 73: Micro Action Monday - Create a lead magnet“Having an email list can be a really important tool in your toolbox for communicating with potential commissioners, clients, collaborators, students, fans, or whoever you’re trying to reach to share your offers. Just get started. Let it grow over time. The next step I want to talk about is ‘have a lead magnet.’ A lead magnet is basically a freebie they get when they give you their contact information. We’re gonna think about this in a community-building way. It’s a ‘community magnet’…” More on all of that with tips and tricks in today's Micro Action Monday episode with Megan.
2022-04-1112 min
Studio ClassEpisode 72: Micro Action Monday - Show up“So, your micro-action for today is just… pitch somebody. It’s your responsibility to show up in front of the colleagues, collaborators, and commissioners you want to attract. Make a plan to pitch somebody and then take responsibility for showing up in front of the people who can make it happen for you.” Hear about this and more in today's Micro Action Monday episode with Megan Ihnen.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
My gra...
2022-04-0407 min
Studio ClassEpisode 71: Micro Action Monday - Ask deeper questions"Use this as a template for asking better and deeper questions. Use this as a template for listening without defensiveness - because you really do want to actually hear the answers that people will give you. Recognize that you’re growing by taking an interest in their inner world. You’re saying, “I care. I want to keep working together so I’m going to invest in these deeper than surface level questions.” Be open. Be inquisitive. You got this!" Hear this and more in today's Micro Action Monday episode!
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll pro...
2022-03-2109 min
Studio ClassEpisode 70: Micro Action Monday - Book more gigsPeople want to be sure they're making a good choice in hiring you, buying from you, or commissioning you. Customer objections are the concerns that a potential client, commissioner, presenter, or director has which cause them to hesitate (at best) and abandon (at worst) a project or contract with you. This Micro Action Monday episode explores some of the ways that you can think through customer objections in your professionally creative life to book more gigs, get more students, or sell your offers to your ideal clients.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like...
2022-03-1410 min
Studio ClassEpisode 69: Micro Action Monday - Grow your Instagram“Divas, if you are on social media, I want you to recognize the powerful tool that it is and avoid the mindless scrolling and self comparison trap that can come with it. Social is an incredibly powerful tool, but it can also be a very negative experience. Here’s one way to use social, especially Instagram, to use it for your best self - for your best life.”
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
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2022-03-0707 min
Studio ClassEpisode 68: Micro Action Monday - Do your Eisenhower Matrix“Make a list: these are all of the things I’m actively engaged in that are not urgent and not important. Then, practice letting them go. You might be convincing yourself that they are urgent or that they are important. That is sabotaging what you really want to do with that time. I don’t want you to hear me saying that you should be a “creative business robot” - that’s not what the Eisenhower Matrix is about. We sometimes allow non-urgent and non-important things to take over because we think somehow it makes us more worthy of the gold sta...
2022-02-2809 min
Studio ClassEpisode 67: Micro Action Monday - Determine KPIsAs creative professionals, having your own KPIs (key performance indicators) can be the difference between wild insecurity/uncertainty and feeling like you’re on your own path - you’re in your lane. I promise you that having these things will level out some of those ups and downs we feel because you’ll feel like you’re doing your work. Not somebody else’s work. Not somebody else’s dream. Your dream. Your goals. Your work. I want you to set up your own KPIs so that you can look at the progress you’ve made toward your own strategic...
2022-02-2215 min
Studio ClassEpisode 66: Micro Action Monday - Build your boardMegan discusses how you can think about building a board of directors for your creative career and why you’ll want to set up meetings with your board members today!
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
My gratitude goes out to Juanitos and Scott Holmes for the music featured in this episode.
You can help support the creation of these episodes when you join the Sybaritic Camerata on Patreon. Get st...
2022-02-0708 min
Studio ClassEpisode 65: Micro Action Monday - Have a content strategyBefore you even start your content strategy, "What's the overall thing that I'm an expert at? And, what does my community care about? What do they want to know more about?" That and more in this Micro Action Monday episode.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
A big thank you to Juanitos and Scott Holmes for the music featured in this episode.
You can help support the creation of these...
2022-02-0106 min
Studio ClassEpisode 64: Masterclass - Laura StricklingGrammy™ nominated soprano Laura Strickling was praised by The New York Times for her, “flexible voice, crystalline diction, and warm presence.” Celebrated for her work on the concert and recital stage, she has performed at Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, National Sawdust, Trinity Church on Wall Street, Washington National Cathedral, Tanglewood Music Festival, Ravinia Music Festival, and so, so many more! A specialist in new music, she has collaborated with composers Libby Larsen, Tom Cipullo, James Matheson, Juliana Hall, John Musto, Reinaldo Moya, and Glen Roven. Her upcoming commissioning initiative – The 40@40 Project – will bring to l...
2022-01-2458 min
Studio ClassEpisode 63: Micro Action Monday - Set your intentions“If this, then that… Right? What kinds of things do you want? What are your biggest goals? Then, what kinds of ‘if this, then that’ statements can you set up so that they’re helping you get closer to it? This is such a core ‘micro action activity’! It’s just these little things in which you set up cause and effect statements for yourself.”
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/.
You are welcome to joi...
2021-12-0611 min
Studio ClassEpisode 62: Micro Action Monday - Take the leap"You don’t have to have the career you thought you were gonna have when you were 18. You don’t have to have the career where you perform at La Scala by 28 and if you don’t then it’s a failure. You are creating the career that YOU want to have. If your career leads you to directing, producing, teaching, being a creative person in multiple modalities, you have not failed yourself or anyone else. I am giving you permission to be successful and happy in the version of you that you want to be. You are going to be a...
2021-11-2211 min
Studio ClassEpisode 61: Micro Action Monday - Work with a coach“It’s such a powerful relationship [between a voice coach, acting coach, or business coach and you.] They can really help you feel so much more prepared. Going into auditions or performances, you’ll know that you’ve worked this out. I really want you to work with someone who is going to give you that unyielding feedback. That means that you have someone on your team that is invested in your success. You’re both invested in your success.”
Enjoy this episode about how to get the most out of working with a coach!
Do you like...
2021-11-1512 min
Studio ClassEpisode 60: Masterclass - Ariana WehrAriana Wehr, is a Brazilian-born soprano who has sung traditional operatic roles as well as contemporary repertoire. She has performed with Washington National Opera, Opera in the Heights, Brava Opera Theater, Naples Philharmonic, Opera Louisiane, and more. Ariana debuted the roles of Girlfriend #1/Nurse/Congregant in Blue at The 2019 Glimmerglass Festival and will reprise the roles at Washington National Opera in 2020. She also recently completed her MBA and we’ll talk about that beautiful intersection of music and business as well. I hope you enjoy this episode with the wonderful Ariana Wehr! Find out more about her at http://ww...
2021-11-081h 25
Studio ClassEpisode 59: Micro Action Monday - Get the most out of a YAP or DIY YAP“These types of programs can be very powerful for that kind of learning, growing, challenge, and change. YAPs help you focus on your craft, technique, acting, being on stage in general, business of music, language study, diction - so many things. It’s an incubator of that experience. If you’re trying to really amp up specific aspects of your skills a program can be a great way to do that. It’s this condensed time to really focus on knowledge acquisition. With that in mind, remember how I said, 'you don’t have to go to a YAP to do this...
2021-11-0119 min
Studio ClassEpisode 58: Micro Action Monday - Break down your big vision"I want to be known for impact and known for transformation. I can’t stay in that burned out place and I don’t want you to stay there either. So, let’s commit to the big vision. Let’s commit to each other. Let’s commit to breaking down those big visions into really important tasks and not just busy work. Divas, I love you so much. If you are in that burned out place, if you are in that dark cloud place, hang on. Throw everything you can at getting out of it. I know it’s hard. I know...
2021-10-2521 min
Studio ClassEpisode 57: Micro Action Monday - Commit to language learningWe always talk about micro actions on this podcast which is about chunking something down so it’s really manageable. Then, you can have this much larger experience - this really wonderful experience - of being able to converse in a language, or understand a language, or perform your best because you have this understanding. So, get in there and chunk this down. Ask yourself, “How am I going to turn language learning into a ‘micro-action’ so that I can commit to it over time?”
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva se...
2021-10-1807 min
Studio ClassEpisode 56: Micro Action Monday - Form a forgiveness practice"Divas, in what ways are you going to be a self-compassionate singer? In what ways are you going to be more kind and empathetic and aware and understanding with the people that mean the most to you in your life? Be in a forgiveness practice and be in empathy with yourself today and let that transform your own self-worth. I promise you that work will not go to waste. I promise you that work will be transformative."
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too...
2021-10-0412 min
Studio ClassEpisode 55: Micro Action Monday - Achieve flowFlow is often described as a mental state in which people experience complete immersion and involvement in an activity. Things seem to happen almost effortlessly and time seems to disappear while in this state. Your micro action for today is to give yourself the gift of time to achieve this state of being. You'll be happy you did!
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
A big thank you to Juanitos and Scott...
2021-09-2707 min
Studio ClassEpisode 54: Masterclass - Odeya NiniMegan welcomes vocalist/composer Odeya Nini to give this Masterclass episode of the Studio Class podcast. They talk about Odeya's deep understanding of embodiment and physicalizing sound, unraveling habits that the body stores, the importance of being in our imagination/visualization when doing voicework, and so much more.
Odeya Nini is a Los Angeles based experimental vocalist and contemporary composer. At the locus of her interest is performance practices, textural harmony, gesture, tonal animation, and the illumination of minute sounds, in works spanning chamber music to vocal pieces and collages of musique concrète. Find out more a...
2021-09-201h 00
Studio ClassEpisode 53: Micro Action Monday - Cultivate self discipline"Your micro action for today is to make a commitment to accountability. It is to make a commitment to self discipline. Remember that self discipline tends to look like those small, boring, unsexy tasks. But, through that, you reach a freedom of being able to do what you want to do - being able to do what you said you were going to do."
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
A big...
2021-09-1310 min
Studio ClassEpisode 52: Masterclass - Francesca MondanaroWhile enjoying a busy professional singing career performing lead roles with such opera companies as Deutsche Oper Berlin, Baltimore Opera, Teatro Grattacielo, Nashville Opera, Sarasota Opera, Baltimore Concert Opera, Opera Maryland and others, soprano Francesca Mondanaro found her way into teaching as her own colleagues began asking for lessons. It was a natural fit after having studied vocal pedagogy for over 20 years with her own vocal mentors, and having had a unique, challenging instrument of her own that she had to build from bottom to top, into a voice that is still hired to this day. She now teaches...
2021-08-241h 24
Studio ClassEpisode 51: Masterclass - Allyssa Jones, Ashley Shabankareh, Sara NobleIn advance of our New Music Gathering 2021 panel on Money Mindset, I've invited my friends and colleagues to do a Masterclass episode where we talk about all things money mindset. Allyssa Jones, Ashley Shabankareh, and Sara Noble shared tons of tips, tools, and insights inside this episode. I hope you'll listen and share widely!
Do you like these Masterclass episodes? You can join the Sybaritic Camerata on Patreon and become a Masterclass Scholar! Masterclass Scholar's get VIP access to the Masterclass guests on Studio Class. This is your chance to ask them your questions and get their...
2021-08-091h 21
Studio ClassEpisode 50: Micro Action Monday - Develop Self AwarenessAs part of this short series on self-love, worthiness, self-discipline, and more, we're tackling the subject of self-awareness today. Know thyself, divas! Knowing your motivations, needs, desires, and values helps you in big and small ways. Find out more through this episode.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
Thank you Sybaritic Camerata Patrons!!
I wouldn't be able to make these Micro Action Monday and Masterclass episodes without the help of my...
2021-07-2613 min
Studio ClassEpisode 49: Masterclass - Liz PearseFinding joy in variety, Liz Pearse is a musician of many pursuits. Liz began her exploration of the endless possibilities of the voice after a childhood spent playing any instrument she could lay hands upon. As a performer, her uniquely colorful and versatile voice has led to performances of wide-ranging works from medieval to modern, and though she is known as a specialist in contemporary vocal repertoire, she also deeply enjoys a well-aged song. I am so thrilled to feature Liz in this Masterclass episode of the Studio Class podcast!
Do you like these Masterclass episodes? Now...
2021-07-1958 min
Studio ClassEpisode 48: Micro Action Monday - Focus on the positiveWe've got a micro series of micro actions on the Studio Class podcast! We're talking about self-esteem, self love, worthiness, and positive thinking. Buckle up, divas, because this is some real talk.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
You can support the creation of these Micro Action Monday and Masterclass episodes on the Studio Class podcast by joining the Sybaritic Camerata on Patreon. Head on over to patreon.com/mezzoihnen to joing...
2021-07-1312 min
Studio ClassEpisode 47: Micro Action Monday - Health Insurance for DivasFinding affordable health insurance when you're self-employed or a freelancer can be intimidating. But, it's so important for musicians to have! Megan talks about some key points for those who are navigating the health insurance high seas during this Micro Action Monday episode.
You can support the creation of these Micro Action Monday episodes as well as the Masterclass episodes when you join the Sybaritic Camerata on Patreon. Get started at patreon.com/mezzoihnen.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check...
2021-06-2911 min
Studio ClassEpisode 46: Masterclass - Susan Eichhorn YoungSusan Eichhorn Young is a Canadian soprano, actress, voice-over artist, voice teacher, and writer. Her website reads, "all things voice" and that is the truth!! It is a pleasure to welcome her as a guest for this masterclass episode where we cover Susan's feelings about "finding the singer" rather than making them "fit a mold"; how she focuses on the psyche of the artist; and how to recalibrate when your path goes a different direction than you thought it would. Susan drops so many pearls of wisdom. Don't wait to listen!
My sincere gratitude goes to Josh...
2021-06-2454 min
Studio ClassEpisode 45: Micro Action Monday - Workout like you love yourself"Your body is your instrument" and I want you to take care of it with intuitive eating and intuitive movement. Studio Class is a body positive space so this episode is all about finding what YOU need in your life regarding health and wellness to be able to operate at your best.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
A big thank you to Juanitos and Scott Holmes for the music featured in...
2021-06-1413 min
Studio ClassEpisode 44: Masterclass - Jillian FlexnerComposer, producer, and development professional, Jillian Flexner refuses to be labeled as one thing and that's exactly why I wanted her to join us for a Masterclass episode on Studio Class. Jillian Flexner is a composer, new music activist, and bassoonist. Originally from North Carolina, Jillian grew up around a diverse culture of music. In 2013, Jillian co-founded the Fresh Squeezed Opera Company, a group that continues its passion to present new operas today. Jillian received her Master’s in Business Administration from the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College in 2016, and now works in Development with the Rubin Mu...
2021-06-0958 min
Studio ClassEpisode 43: Masterclass - Dale TrumboreDale Trumbore is a Los Angeles-based composer and writer whose music has been praised by The New York Times for its "soaring melodies and beguiling harmonies." Trumbore's compositions have been performed widely in the U.S. and internationally by ensembles including The Aeolians of Oakwood University, American Contemporary Music Ensemble (ACME), Los Angeles Master Chorale, Los Angeles Children's Chorus, Modesto Symphony, Pasadena Symphony, The Singers – Minnesota Choral Artists, and Tonality.
Trumbore has served as Composer in Residence for Choral Chameleon as well as Artist in Residence at Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts, Copland House, and the He...
2021-05-101h 01
Studio ClassEpisode 42: Micro Action Monday - Study your iconsYour micro action for the day is to study your icons! So much content is being made available virtually these days. Don't miss out on that value.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/. If you're interested in joining the Sybaritic Camerata, head on over to Patreon.com/mezzoihnen.
A big thank you to Juanitos and Scott Holmes for the music featured in this episode.
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2021-05-0309 min
Studio ClassEpisode 41: Micro Action Monday - Evaluate your teacherI have always said that voice teachers are one part instructor and two parts therapist. Singing is a very personal thing. You must trust the person you have chosen to help develop your voice as well as being an encouraging force. Here are a few areas of focus for evaluating your current teacher or finding a new voice teacher.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
A big thank you to Juanitos for...
2021-02-2216 min
Studio ClassEpisode 40: Masterclass - Raehann Bryce-DavisHailed by the New York Times as a "striking mezzo soprano" and by the San Francisco Chronicle for her "electrifying sense of fearlessness," Raehann Bryce-Davis opens the 2019/20 season singing Verdi’s Requiem with conductor Kent Nagano and the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal at the Olympic Stadium. She then returns to Opera Vlaanderen for her role debut as Eboli in Verdi’s Don Carlos and makes her LA Opera debut in the World Premiere of Aucoin and Ruhl’s Eurydice, a coproduction with The Metropolitan Opera, and sings Sara in Roberto Devereux opposite Angela Meade and Ramon Vargas. Further perform...
2021-02-151h 06
Studio ClassEpisode 36: Micro Action Monday - Deal with your debt
Don't let debt push you out of the field before you have a chance to realize your dreams. Give yourself the gift of financial freedom.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
A big thank you to Juanitos for the music featured in this episode.
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Megan Ihnen is a professional mezzo-soprano, teacher, writer, and arts entrepreneur who is passionate about helping other musicians and...
2021-01-1109 min
Studio ClassEpisode 35: Micro Action Monday - Spend on what you love
The overall challenge here is to put your money where your mouth is. Or, spend the same way that you talk about yourself. Most singers have challenges financially because they aren’t spending consciously. We spend on what we think we need to get through to the next level, or get through the semester, or to just get through the overwhelmingly long days. Following a plan for your spending that supports your ultimate career plans will help relieve you from the burden of debt and constant worrying over your financial future. Don’t wait for other people to shower you...
2020-12-2814 min
Studio ClassEpisode 34: Micro Action Monday - Track your incomeTake the first step today by watching your finances. Be aware. Be proactive. Be less stressed about your money by monitoring your accounts.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
A big thank you to Juanitos for the music featured in this episode.
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Megan Ihnen is a professional mezzo-soprano, teacher, writer, and arts entrepreneur who is passionate about helping other musicians and creative professionals...
2020-12-2104 min
Studio ClassEpisode 33: Micro Action Monday - Practice professionalismHere are some tips to bring your best self to the rehearsal space and beyond.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
A big thank you to Juanitos for the music featured in this episode.
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Megan Ihnen is a professional mezzo-soprano, teacher, writer, and arts entrepreneur who is passionate about helping other musicians and creative professionals live their best lives. Studio Class is an...
2020-12-1409 min
Studio ClassEpisode 39: Micro Action Monday - Diva AffirmationsAfter going through an intense period of burn-out in 2017, I knew I needed to make some changes in my life to avoid feeling that way again in the future. I hadn’t spent a lot of time with guided meditations or affirmations before then but I heard one of my mentor’s voices in my head saying, “just throw everything at it.” So, I did. I found that I really enjoyed certain guided meditations and affirmations and I love them in audio form for when I’m walking the dog or getting ready. In fact, I even make personalized tracks for...
2020-12-0722 min
Studio ClassEpisode 32: Micro Action Monday - See the path between...There's no such thing as an overnight sensation. Practice imagining everything amazing that could be on your path between here and your overall goals.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
A big thank you to Juanitos for the music featured in this episode.
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Megan Ihnen is a professional mezzo-soprano, teacher, writer, and arts entrepreneur who is passionate about helping other musicians and creative...
2020-11-3007 min
Studio ClassEpisode 31: Micro Action Monday - Spiff up your websiteYour challenge is to create an accurate and exciting web presence.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
A big thank you to Juanitos for the music featured in this episode.
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Megan Ihnen is a professional mezzo-soprano, teacher, writer, and arts entrepreneur who is passionate about helping other musicians and creative professionals live their best lives. Studio Class is an outgrowth of her popular #29...
2020-11-2315 min
Studio ClassEpisode 30: Micro Action Monday - Get new headshotsHeadshots are our calling cards. It should look like you and hint at aspects of your personality that you will bring to the stage.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
A big thank you to Juanitos for the music featured in this episode.
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Megan Ihnen is a professional mezzo-soprano, teacher, writer, and arts entrepreneur who is passionate about helping other musicians and creative...
2020-11-1608 min
Studio ClassEpisode 38: Masterclass - Sharin Apostolou MacPherson & Ryan MacPhersonIt's true! The #KiltedOlive couple is here for a Studio Class Masterclass. Soprano Sharin Apostolou MacPherson and tenor Ryan MacPherson talk about building musical interpretive power, knowing when it's time to leave professional singing, and what's keeping them hopeful right now.
Watch Front Porch Series presents an Evening with Charlottesville Opera featuring Ryan and Sharin: https://youtu.be/Ediwk0hWtXk
Get tickets for Urban Arias' "The Roost" (part of Decameron Opera Coalition’s "Tales From a Safe Distance") here: http://www.urbanarias.org/performances/the-decameron-coalition/
Do you like these masterclass episodes? You'll probably li...
2020-11-091h 30
Studio ClassEpisode 29: Micro Action Monday - Audition like a divaThe most sublime comment I have ever heard from an audition panel was, “Wow. She really came to play…” Simply put, the audition is the best of your preparation actualized. The better the preparation – the better the audition.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
A big thank you to Juanitos for the music featured in this episode.
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Megan Ihnen is a professional mezzo-soprano, teacher...
2020-11-0217 min
Studio ClassEpisode 28: Micro Action Monday - Schedule a recordingHaving good audio and video documentation is a necessity in this business. Schedule your next recording session today.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
A big thank you to Juanitos for the music featured in this episode.
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Megan Ihnen is a professional mezzo-soprano, teacher, writer, and arts entrepreneur who is passionate about helping other musicians and creative professionals live their best lives. Studio...
2020-10-2609 min
Studio ClassEpisode 27: Micro Action Monday - Read competitively"I read for growth, firmly believing the what you are today and what you will be in five years depends on two things: the people you meet and the books you read." - Twyla Tharp - The Creative Habit
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
A big thank you to Juanitos for the music featured in this episode.
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Megan Ihnen is a professional...
2020-10-1907 min
Studio ClassEpisode 37: Fri-YAY - Applied Business LessonsMegan shares the audio from a recent Fri-YAY video all about the importance of "applied business lessons." You might have spent upwards of $20,000 in applied lessons in voice, composition, or on your instrument. How much have you invested in your business knowledge?
Want to watch Megan's Fri-YAY videos? Join her every Friday on her Facebook pages (Megan Ihnen & Sybaritic Singer) or IGTV.
Do you like the Studio Class micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
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2020-10-1412 min
Studio ClassEpisode 26: Micro Action Monday - Meet someone newPut yourself out there and deepen your community ties. Make plans to meet someone new at a virtual (or in person) concert!
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
A big thank you to Juanitos for the music featured in this episode.
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Megan Ihnen is a professional mezzo-soprano, teacher, writer, and arts entrepreneur who is passionate about helping other musicians and creative professionals live...
2020-10-0516 min
Studio ClassEpisode 25: Micro Action Monday - Write your singing bioYour bio is a music business document designed to inspire interest in your product/service. Focus on writing your bios for the decision makers you are trying to collaborate with and impress. The bio is an exercise in writing a beautifully balanced portrait of yourself as a musician.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
A big thank you to Juanitos for the music featured in this episode.
Be on the...
2020-09-2821 min
Studio ClassEpisode 24: Micro Action Monday - Polish your resumeYour goal is to make your résumé be the best first impression of your skill, training, and your professionalism.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
A big thank you to Juanitos for the music featured in this episode.
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Megan Ihnen is a professional mezzo-soprano, teacher, writer, and arts entrepreneur who is passionate about helping other musicians and creative professionals live their best li...
2020-09-2115 min
Studio ClassEpisode 23: Micro Action Monday - Practice StyleDetermine your best practice style and then make time for it in your schedule.
Do you like these micro action episodes? You'll probably like the 29 Days to Diva series on The Sybaritic Singer too. Check it out here: https://sybariticsinger.com/category/29-days-to-diva/
A big thank you to Juanitos for the music featured in this episode.
Be on the Studio Class Podcast
Megan Ihnen is a professional mezzo-soprano, teacher, writer, and arts entrepreneur who is passionate about helping other musicians and creative professionals live their best lives. Studio Class is an outgrowth...
2020-09-1412 min
Studio ClassEpisode 22: Teach a Voice StudioThis episode of Studio Class begins with a look at Megan's voice studio policies and her thoughts on teaching a private voice studio. Other topics include: structuring a voice lesson, how to help students formulate their own goals, knowing when you're ready to teach voice students, and much more.
Megan references the NewMusicShelf Anthology of New Music for Mezzo-Soprano, Vol. 1 in this episode. It is available for purchase here: https://newmusicshelf.com/product/anthology-mezzo-soprano-vol-1/.
Thank you to Juanitos for the intro and outro music.
2019-08-011h 17
Studio ClassEpisode 21: Figure Out Your Own BalanceThank you to Dr. Jennifer Bellor for inviting Megan Ihnen & Alan Theisen present... to University of Nevada Las Vegas during the 2018-2019 season. During this residency, Megan sat down with a small group of singers in the voice department to have a conversation about "living the singer life." Here is their conversation.
If you are interested in bringing Megan and Studio Class to your institution, please contact her at info@meganihnen.com
2019-07-0130 minStudio ClassEpisode 17: How To Change The World Through Classical Music - Part IIJoin me for the second part of our “Change the World” music project episode!
In our last episode we started discussing:
1) How can music influence the body to support fitness and rehabilitation?
2) How can music motivate the mind to promote academic achievement?
In this episode we will be going over some questions including:
1) How can music reflect the psyche to improve mental health?
2) How can music foster intimacy to strengthen relationships?
3) How can music enhance connectedness to support communities?
Show Notes:
Garrison Keillor - "Good Poems and Good Poem...
2017-08-2725 minStudio ClassEpisode 10: Leveling Up - Diva StyleAre you a generalist, specialist, expert, or authority in your corner of the musical world? Not sure? I've invited my first guest, Rebecca Ihnen (yep, she's my youngest sister), on to talk about the different levels of your creative career and how to advance from one to the next.
2017-03-1249 minStudio ClassEpisode 5: The Audition is Never Over!Charisma and confidence create allure. It is the sense of being drawn to another person. Allure isn’t solely based on exquisite features or a superior IQ. Those both help of course – no one is going to deny that Jonas Kaufman’s good looks make him more enticing. A true diva has “it”. And, YOU are going to actively cultivate it. Watch out world: no more invisible diva.
Your studio class challenge for today is to Tune-Up Your Charisma
Show notes:
Joyce DiDonato Carnegie Hall Masterclass: https://www.carnegiehall.org/DiDonato-Master-Class/
Humans of New York q...
2017-01-2926 min