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Category: professionalism

Jerks and creeps in our profession
  • professionalism

Jerks and creeps in our profession

  • Posted on September 2, 2017October 12, 2018
  • by Brian Lee

The online forums are perfect cages for the exhibition of mental imbalance. There is so much meanness, pettiness, insult, and defensiveness. How did so many teachers and singers become so…

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  • professionalism

The Private Voice Studio Association – Stay or Go?

  • Posted on September 25, 2014September 25, 2014
  • by Brian Lee

People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.  When you figure out which it is, you know exactly what to do. (author unknown) Private voice…

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  • professionalism

29 Year Old Soprano, No Roles, What’s Wrong?

  • Posted on May 21, 2014May 21, 2014
  • by Brian Lee

Recently on a discussion forum a young soprano wrote that she has come to the realization that she is aging out of the typical career path for a young classical…

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  • professionalism

What to sing for auditions?

  • Posted on September 12, 2013April 27, 2015
  • by Brian Lee

There is no “perfect song”. However, there are many, many excellent choices. The purpose of an audition is to show the listeners the best of what you can do vocally,…

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  • practice

Finding your way back – every day

  • Posted on September 11, 2013
  • by Brian Lee

I am generally a good practicer. Not always as much as I’d like, but I’m fairly regular. Sometimes I’ll start vocalizing and not liking how I’m singing, but I know…

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  • professionalism

The business is always changing

  • Posted on May 13, 2013
  • by Brian Lee

I have been following several discussions lately about the nature of “the business”. People rue the passing of the old ways and the coming of new ways that seem to…

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  • professionalism

Are singers really bad at rhythm?

  • Posted on March 24, 2013March 24, 2013
  • by Brian Lee

Some instrumentalists claim that singers have lousy rhythm. Some say that singers are sloppy musicians and don’t pay attention to details. Why do they say that? Are singers really deficient…

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  • professionalism

I’m tired – should I go to my lesson?

  • Posted on January 29, 2013January 29, 2013
  • by Brian Lee

Yes, you should. Unless you have a contagious illness or some kind of injury, you should follow through with your appointment for a couple of reasons. That’s what performers (people)…

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  • professionalism

Teachers Learning from Teachers

  • Posted on November 12, 2012November 26, 2012
  • by Brian Lee

Yesterday I attended a master class with a friend of mine who is also a teacher. The four students were all age 16 or 17, the two boys singing musical…

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  • featured

The Gateway Between Practice and Performance

  • Posted on October 18, 2012October 28, 2012
  • by Brian Lee

Developing an excellent technique is very important. It makes singing easier, gives you more choices, extends the length of your career, and makes you feel capable and confident. I love…

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Disasters, Debacles, or, You’re kidding, right?
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Disasters, Debacles, or, You’re kidding, right?

  • Posted on September 11, 2010October 20, 2018
  • by Brian Lee

Talking with a dear friend last night about no-win situations in the workplace got me to thinking about some of my favorite musical disaster stories. #1 The Oblivious Symphony of…

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  • professionalism

"Because of me, or in spite of me" and bad gigs

  • Posted on January 17, 2010November 1, 2011
  • by Brian Lee

My dad was a teacher in my high school. Since there were only two English teachers for grades 7-12 in my district, it was unavoidable that I have him in…

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