Welcome to part two of our Audition Season Breakdown series! You’ve already submitted all your pre-screens and put everything into your audition tracker so now let’s prep for the auditions themselves! This week, we’re talking all things planning - everything from packing to parking, we’ve been there!

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Audition Season Tracker

Branding Workbook

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Are you ready for audition season?! Whether you’re an old hat or new on the circuit, we’ve got you covered! This week, we’re breaking down YAPs from what they are to how they fit in your career path. This is just part one of our three-part series!

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Opera America YAP Guide

Audition Season Tracker

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Audition season is right around the corner! We’re talking all things prep and track today on the Modern Singer podcast. From what and why to how, we’re starting an audition prep series for the next few episodes. Have a specific topic you want us to cover? Let us know!

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Audition Tracker

Branding Workbook

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Join Ellen and Alyssa this week with just a touch of chaos as they start to scratch the surface of the Modern Singer Learn Your Music the Right Way Workbook (shop...?) Want to learn more? Check out the Workbook in our Etsy shop!

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Learn Your Music the Right Way Workbook

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Join Ellen and Alyssa this week in a life chat on everything from house renos to why getting a degree doesn’t have to limit your life choices. Later, we talk all about how to organize your music for auditions, teaching, and more to set yourself up for success wherever you are!

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Singer wellness is more than just physical wellness. Take some time this week to prioritize and organize your needs! Whether it’s time for yoga, meditation, grocery shopping, laundry, or something else, take the time you need today to set yourself up for success in your life off the stage.

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7 Healthy Habits When You Feel Stuck

5 Long-term Habits for Optimal Vocal Health

How to Make time for Yourself

An Ode to Sleep

Google Calendar Aesthetic pt 1

Google Calendar Aesthetic pt 2

5 Minute Journal

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Download F.Lux for your computer

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Finding a new coach or teacher can be a huge stressor no matter what part of your career you’re in. Get prepared for your next steps with some of the questions Ellen, Alyssa, and Fortissimo raised this week! What are you looking forward to discussing next?

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Grad School Step One: Find A Teacher

Top Tips We Wish We Knew Before Starting School

7 Questions to Ask When Looking for a Singing Teacher

Is Your Voice Teacher the Right Fit for You? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself

5 Questions to Ask a Prospective Singing Coach

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We’ve gone over the basics, so now let’s dive in deeper. This week, we’re going into some more details about how to set up your voice studio for success! Ellen and Alyssa talk all things goals, planning, money, and did we mention goals?! Yeah, 100%.

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Voice Studio Contract Template

How to Balance Your Teaching and Singing Careers

Planning Your Studio for the School Year

Social Media for Your Teaching Studio

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Learning how to audition for a new style of theatre can be overwhelming. This week, we’re delving into what it means to audition for musical theatre. Break out your dancing shoes and let’s get to work!

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Backstage Discount

YAP Tracker Discount - use code MEZZO7103

6 things to think about when crossing over

Stop music shaming! Why it’s okay to be a well-versed performer

Rock it! Sing what you sing best

Audition selection breakdowns with Actor Aesthetic

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Have you been looking for a new source of income? Think about opening your own private voice studio! This week, we’re covering all the basics from how to advertise and find students, finding the right space for you, building your contracts, and more!

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Your Private Voice Studio: From The Beginning

How LLCs are Taxed

Rocket Lawyer: Businesses and Contracts

Establishing a Sole Proprietorship

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