Broadway Vocal Coach

Today we're chatting with BVC intern and (nearly) college BFA grad Emily Baggarly, and she's sharing the five things she and her family did to make the college audition process easier!

Because let's be real–there is a lot that goes into applying for college musical theater programs. You need support around your singing and acting, audition material that fits you perfectly. Plus audition, cuts, piano tracks, self-tapes, essays, resumes, and wild card videos... it's why we created our college prep program BVC Aspire.

Learn more about Aspire and see if it's the right fit for you! Book a consult, and let's chat. We're already at 70% capacity for this summer's program!  bwayvocalcoach.com/aspire

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Can you imagine booking your Broadway debut from a single self-tape? For so many actors, it often feels like sending in tapes is sending them into the void. But Delphi Borich is a testament to what great audition work over time can lead to. "It wasn't just one tape that got me the job. It was years of them seeing me in completely different capacities." Today's conversation is all about creating a strong body of work, the super powers of understudies, and the logistics and learning curves of being a working actor.

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Perhaps one of the greatest myths singers grow up hearing is "belting is bad for you!" If that were true, how could so many incredible musical theatre singers make decades long careers out of belting on stage, eight times a week? Granted, belting is a highly demanding style of singing, and there are certainly things to avoid if you want to do it well and have a lasting singing career. Today we're talking all about healthy belting. Is it possible? And what should you to avoid in order to achieve it? 

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"I actually know my songs are good. I believe that for myself, independently. I had to tell myself: you're allowed to start saying this to yourself. It's not arrogance, it's not even confidence, it's just knowing, it's peace."

After 20 years in the industry, this is what Gavin Creel finally starting saying to himself. 

"I spent a lot more time getting my value and my worth from outside forces. But the pandemic took that away. There were no outside forces. There was no applause. There was no positive feedback loop."

For many of us, we know Gavin as a Tony Award (and Olivier Award) Winner, star of stage and screen. But in our podcast interview with him, Gavin says he "doesn't know who that is."

Listen to episode 22 of the Broadway Vocal Coach Podcast for a transformative conversation about identity, self-worth, and creativity with one of Broadway's brightest (and kindest!) stars. 

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Applying to musical theatre programs can feel like a never-ending roller coaster. It’s completely overwhelming! So it’s not uncommon that some essential parts of the process get overlooked. Today we’re shining a light on 7 things families and students overlook during the musical theatre college audition process. And we're joined by our head coach for BVC Aspire, Julie Kavanagh!

BVC Aspire is our four month college audition prep program. Registration is open now and closes in May. Book a consult with us to reserve your spot! https://bwayvocalcoach.as.me/consult

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This conversation with Emily Kristen Morris is all about tackling limiting beliefs, pursuing a side hustle you love, and of course, what it's like to fly during Defying Gravity! Emily Kristen Morris is an NYC-based actor, singer, dancer, vocal instructor, and popular online content creator (1.6 Million followers on TikTok). Emily is currently the Elphaba standby on the Broadway national tour of WICKED. Emily received her voice certification through the Institute For Vocal Advancement (IVA), and received her BFA in musical theatre from the University of Cincinnati; College-Conservatory of Music (CCM).

Connect with Emily at www.emilykristenmorris.com
On TikTok: tiktok.com/@emilykristenmorris
On Insta: instagram.com/emilykristenmorris

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There's a classic saying in our industry that if there's anything else you love to do as much or more than theater, do that. In my opinion, that advice is outdated. We've seen time and time again that some of the most successful performers are multi-passionate multi-hyphenates. They wear a lot of hats. Today we're talking about the benefits of having interests, hobbies, and even careers outside of, and in addition to theater. 

Join the College Audition Webinar on March 6 (or get the replay!) bwayvocalcoach.com/college

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"I really feel like I had two choices in that moment. And the first choice is to, you know, just panic and run off stage. And the second option is to just roll with it and realize you've already shown up."

This is what Broadway, National Tour, and West End star Desi Oakley thought to herself just before the curtain went up on her West End debut, only hours after landing in London and finding out she'd be leading the cast of Waitress that evening. A self-proclaimed "Jane of all Trades," Desi is an actor, singer-songwriter, recording artist, composer, and coach. In today's interview she talks about creating a life as a working artist by reaching out in the business, how she shows up authentically online, and the experience that forever changed the way she speaks to herself.

Find Desi Oakley at www.desioakley.com and on instagram @desioakley

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When it comes to working on a rock/pop song, especially for auditions, there's some common questions we hear all the time. How do I act this song? Should I move and groove or just stand there and sing? And how much style should I sing with? And then it usually ends with comments like, I just don't know where to start, and I just feel so awkward! Don't worry, we've got you.  Today is part one in a two-part series where we are giving you some tangible tools that you can use to help you act your pop rock song with confidence.

Register for our free College Audition Q&A on March 6th!
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If you're like many actors, chances are you get anxious when thinking about how to show up online. Do I need a website? What should be on it? What about social media? Will people think I'm bragging when I talk about career stuff? What are casting directors finding out about me online? We've got a simple game plan for you to follow in today's episode. We're talking all about how to create your ideal actor website and how to show up online.

Actor website templates and more from Sarah Kleist: https://sarahkleist.com/

Register for our free College Audition Q&A on March 6th!
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