Take the Stage Opera

Ingela Onstad is a licensed therapist, board certified anxiety coach, and a professional singer.  In this epsiode she explains more about performance anxiety and how to develop a personal practice to overcome fear and become a more confident singer.  Check her out at: 
courageousartistry.com
ingelaonstad.com
Instagram and Facebook @courageousartistry

Alejandra Sandoval from Aspiring Opera Singers discusses common issues that young singers face.  She encourages her audience to take risks, create their own opportunities, and to take small, powerful steps in the practice room to get the careers of their dreams.  Check her out at:

 Instagram: @aspiring.opera.singers
website: http://www.aspiringoperasingers.com

Also, email Evan at [email protected] for a free life-coaching session.

Even just reading the words "performance anxiety" is enough to make most of us want to run and hide.  But make sure you dive into this episode with a professional coach who can help you prepare for that next bout of anxiety when you perform.  Check out our guest at:
https://www.danielkrsinging.com/

Also, if you'd like to do some life coaching with Evan, make sure to email us at [email protected] to sign up for a FREE sample session!

Theatre strategist/actor, Spencer Glass, explains how to prepare for an audition, deal with the pressure, and feel confident as you book the job!
https://www.spencer-glass.com/

If you are like most singers, you were NOT handed a glittering career on a golden platter.  That is just fine!  Join Mariah and Evan as they discuss creative ways to grow your audience with Kendra Kae, the Baroque Soprano.
https://www.facebook.com/thebaroquesoprano/
https://www.kendrakaesoprano.com/thebaroquesoprano

Evan and Mariah sit down with opera historian Pat Wright to discuss how performers can use historical context to create your role's character within an opera. This episode is just a snippet of the full episode Pat Wright has published on her radio show (KHOL 89.1 FM) and podcast, Opera for Everyone. 

Evan and Mariah discuss saving, investing, and share a special deal for free travel.  They also hear from Evan's friend, Benjamin Kawsky-Tenor of BAWS studio who shares his experience with travel hacking.  Check out his work at:
https://bawsstudio.com/

Mariah and Evan visit with Brian Witkowski, a business coach/singer.  He encourages singers to make authentic decisions in their art and find ways to share value so they can be paid what they are worth.  Check him out at:
http://thelucrativeartist.com
@thelucrativeartist on Instagram and Facebook
@lucrativeart on Twitter

Mariah and Evan discuss their experience with falling out of love with singing and then the process of rekindling that excitement.  Developing an intentional practice of joy is key to keeping a healthy relationship with your voice and career, even when overcoming technical challenges, or working on challenging repertoire.   

Evan and Mariah discuss vocal self-care and illness prevention with soprano Karin Hochman.  She also explains the benefits of mourning artistic losses to quicken healing.