Subscribe to the Mindset Forge Newsletter:  https://bit.ly/3xKWAqN
Dr. Jolly sits down with Barton Bryan to discuss her career as an Opera Singer and her work helping aspiring singers overcome performance anxiety and creating a strong mindfulness practice.  They also discuss the  parallels between Singers and Athletes.  

Episode Highlights: 

•  Discover the power of having a word or mantra that allows you to relax and reset your body in the middle of performance.
• Performance habits of singers that can work for any discipline or sport
• The importance of not people pleasing and searching for external validation in performance. 

Soprano Katherine Jolly is an Associate Professor of Music (Voice) at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. She has performed with Opera companies including Opera Theatre Saint Louis, Houston Grand Operaco., Florida Grand Opera, New York City Opera,  and appearing with conductors including George Manahan, Stephen Lord, Michael Christie,  and Jerry Steichen. Upcoming appearance include performances with Omaha Symphony, Lima Symphony and the Kingsbury Ensemble. 
Katherine made her debut with Houston Grand Opera in 2012, in a world premiere of New Arrivals. “Katherine Jolly, also making her HGO debut, employed tender and expressive soprano vocals to make her portrayal of Iris poignant and unforgettable”, Operaworld.com.  She debuted with Virginia Opera, reprising Yum-Yum, in The Mikado, and returned to New York City Opera in 2010 for performances as Laoula in L’Etoile following her performances in Cendrillon, in 2007, where Variety wrote of her debut, “As the Fairy Godmother, coloratura soprano Katherine Jolly, delights with her endlessly flowing trills, runs and roulades.” 
  Dr. Jolly received the Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degrees from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music, where she studied with Barbara Honn and Thomas Baresel. As certified yoga teacher with research background in music performance anxiety, she has presented workshops on yoga, singing, and performance anxiety at the Voice Foundation Symposium, Performing Arts Medical Association, the National Association of Teachers of Singing, and is a frequent guest clinician with organizations including Schmidt Vocal Arts, Opera Theatre Saint Louis’s Spring Training program, NATS, and Arts Bridge.

Dr. Jolly is an Associate Professor of Voice at Oberlin Conservatory, where she recently received the Faculty Excellence in Teaching award. 

Learn more about Dr. Katherine Jolly at: http://www.katherinejollysoprano.com

Watch and Listen to Katherine Jolly

Video: https://youtu.be/uks6SYYZ-X0
Video: https://youtu.be/7mQLMBro_Z4
Audio: https://spoti.fi/3OhLjVE


For more information about Coaching with Barton, contact him at:
Email Barton: [email protected]

Let's be 1% better each week by Forging a Powerful Athlete's Mindset

Mindset, Dedication, Athlete, Strength, Consistency, diet, exercise, grit, endurance, cardio, weights

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://bartonguybryan.com

Use this link to get a 30 minute discovery call scheduled with Barton regarding the Team Bryan Wellness Concierge Fitness Program
https://calendly.com/bartbryan/conciergecoachingcall

My 3 Top Episodes of the first 100:

7 Essentials to Building Muscle after 40
3x Olympic Gold Medalist Brendan Hansen
MMA Strength and Conditioning Coach Phil Daru