Black Girl in a Semi-Classical World

Join me and my MT soprano singing boo thang, Arielle Crosby on our series finale as we chat about her resume full of roles ranging from Aida to Diana Ross, touring, and all the other oh-so-crazy-but-fun elements of her MT life. Through these once in a lifetime experiences, Arielle has defined what is possible in this career with tenacity, even when you switch directions midway through.

If it was easy, anybody (meaning everybody and their mama) would do it. What happens when you beat the odds on this music journey? When the circumstances that are stacked against you end up working out in your favor and you achieve the goals planned for you? When you not only sing for your supper, but you learn the business of the business. Join me this episode as I chop it up with Detroit native, baritone, and music management savant Antoine Griggs. 

Welcome to the world and career that you create, one abundant with opportunities, and gives way to the singing you're meant to do. In this episode, we talk energy, purpose, design, and music through your human and divine form. Take a listen and usher in your positive vibrations with DMV based baritone, Daniel J. Smith. 

What does role preparation look like? How do you even begin to study to prepare for a character? And how does your heritage, culture, and race play into the trajectory of your career? Join me this episode as I chat it up with Metro Detroit actress, theater admin, and visionary Ashley Lyle.

Let's talk nirvana and transformative singing, and how this still exists in a performative space with special guest, Rolyndria Anderson, DMV based vocal coach.

We did it, Joe! Welcome to Black Girl in a Semi-Classical World, an unfiltered space for all singers on the vocal diaspora. After years of being told I talk too much, talked too loud, or sometimes just flat out made no sense, I decided that I can make more noise in my vocal tract that can actually work for you.