Musical Theatre & Opera

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Musicals vs. Operas

Musicals vs. Operas

In this modern age when academics seem to eschew most binaries, it may seem impossible to say what anything is anymore.  In the music world, the distinction between musicals and operas is a thorny one that plagues music students, audience members, and...

Genre Guide: Opera

Genre Guide: Opera

It's important for emerging musicians in all fields to immerse themselves in those fields. To help, I'll be releasing a series of basic guides that offer starting places for learning about your field. It's critical to note that these guides are very incomplete and...

Genre Guide: Musical Theatre

Genre Guide: Musical Theatre

It's important for emerging musicians in all fields to immerse themselves in those fields. To help, I'll be releasing a series of basic guides that offer starting places for learning about your field. It's critical to note that these guides are very incomplete and...

Coping with Failure

Coping with Failure

One of the most paralyzing fears for many artists is a fear of failure.  However, we often fall into the trap of fearing failure and dreaming of success without really defining either term.  In my experience, too few artists really live with the...

How to Write a Bio

How to Write a Bio

At some point in your career, you're going to need to provide a short biography (or "bio"). Here are some tips on constructing a suitable bio. Style Third Person: Write your bio in the third person.  (Use he/she, for instance, rather than "I") Formal Tone: Keep the...

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