Dr. Stephannie Moore discusses finding out who you are and what your life's purpose is to create a more authentic performing experience. Mezzo soprano Stephannie Moore brings an eclectic array of experience into her work as a performer and ed

Balancing Career, Family, and Self Care with Melissa Cotton Hunter

May 2nd, 2021 45m 39s

AEA actress, Melissa Cotton Hunter, gives tips for maintaining family, relationships and self care as someone in the performing arts.Melissa Hunter is an AEA actor based out of Michigan where she lives with her husband Patrick, two kiddos Chr

Exploring the Singing Storyteller with Patrick Hunter (MFA Acting)

Apr 25th, 2021 52m 53s

Michigan based actor, Patrick Hunter, discusses how to find the perfect balance between vocal technique and storytelling. Patrick is an actor, director, playwright and educator, currently serving as Managing Director at The Barn Theatre Schoo

Finding Choral Clarity with Adam Paltrowitz

Apr 11th, 2021 52m 14s

Master educator, composer, conductor, and clinician, Adam Paltrowitz, discusses his approach to building a successful choral program through student empowerment. During his 21-year tenure as the Director of Choral Activities at Plainview-Old

Booking Your Disney Dream Job with Hannah Weaver

Apr 4th, 2021 21m 36s

NYC based actress, Hannah Weaver, discusses her journey to performing with Disney Cruise Lines and traveling the world. Upon graduation from Lafayette College, she worked on her first feature film in NYC, toured with VStar Entertainment, and

Moving from College to Avenue Q with Jamie Glickman

Mar 21st, 2021 36m 41s

NYC based singer Jamie Glickman discusses her transition from college to the Off Broadway cast of Avenue Q. In Jamie's junior year at SUNY New Paltz, she got the call that she would be making her off-broadway debut in the cast of AVENUE Q. So

Becoming a Bicoastal Performer with Dekontee Tucrkile

Mar 14th, 2021 44m 47s

Dekontee Tucrkile, a triple threat performer from California, shares her experiences as a bicoastal performer in New York and LA. She got her start performing in church musicals and community theatre. In high school, she performed with Mayfai

Building Your Own Success on Broadway with Blair Goldberg

Mar 8th, 2021 36m 1s

Broadway vet Blair Goldberg discusses her experiences in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at the age of nine to closing night of KINKY BOOTS and how other performers can find their own success in musical theatre. Blair went on to study theater in both high

Growing Your Social Media Presence for Performers with Maggie Bera

Mar 1st, 2021 41m 59s

NYC based actress, Maggie Bera shares how performers can utilize social media to advance their career. During the pandemic, social media has become one of the few platforms to share our work and connect with other artists.Maggie Bera is an ac

From Music Major to Business Owner with Liana Salinas

Feb 21st, 2021 37m 33s

CEO and Founder of My Music Match, Liana Salinas, shares how she went from being a public school music teacher to creating a private lesson community that revolutionizes education.Liana is a seasoned teacher, she believes in the power of musi

Singing on the Seas: Cruise Ship Performing with Aja Goes

Feb 7th, 2021 58m 43s

Four-time cruise ship performer, Aja Goes, discusses her experiences singing in over 65 countries and how she booked it. Aja is a graduate from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She

Behind the Casting Table and Audition Mindset with Kate Lumpkin, CSA

Jan 31st, 2021 32m 1s

New York City based casting director, Kate Lumpkin, uncovers the process of casting a show and how actors can best prepare for the audition space. Kate Lumpkin (she/her) truly believes in the power of storytelling and storytellers.She is th

National Touring, Papermill Playhouse, and Actors’ Equity with Joseph C. Townsend

Jan 24th, 2021 1h 10m

Joseph C. Townsend discusses his experiences on the national tour of HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS, performing at the Papermill Playhouse, and being a member of Actors' Equity living in NYC for over 10 years.Joseph's other credits include PH

Your Guide to College Auditions with Dr. Frank Ragsdale

Jan 17th, 2021 56m 29s

Dr. Frank Ragsdale, head of the Vocal Performance Department at the University of Miami, discusses tips for getting into the school of your dreams and his journey as a teaching musician.Dr. Ragsdale, is Associate Professor of Voice, Departmen

Two-Time Broadway Performer, Teresa Stanley, Shares Her Journey as a Black Artist

Jan 10th, 2021 45m 57s

Two-time Broadway performer, Teresa Stanley, discusses her journey as a professional singer and how she puts forward her most authentic self on and off stage.Teresa made her Broadway debut in the cast of The Color Purple and was part of the B

Tips for Avoiding Vocal Injuries with Jordyn Satterfield

Jan 3rd, 2021 42m 54s

Performer and educator, Jordyn Satterfield, discusses her experience with a vocal injury and finding her voice again as a singer. Jordyn is currently a senior Music Education major at the University of Miami specializing in classical voice an

Writing a Song From Idea to Spotify with Haley Fishberger

Dec 27th, 2020 53m 47s

Miami based artist, Haley Fishberger, discusses her journey as a professional singer-songwriter and delves deep into her songwriting process. Ha1ey is many things: a vocal powerhouse, a fiery performer, and a lyrical risk taker. With a raw ba

Get to Know Your Host: Lexi Pinnata

Dec 20th, 2020 22m 7s

Introducing The Smart Singer Podcast! Join your host, Lexi Pinnata, in learning more about her experiences as a professional singer in the musical theatre, pop and classical styles. Lexi has sung with performers who appeared in the Broadway p

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