web01.fireside.fm Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:11:15 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) OPERABIZ PODCAST - Episodes Tagged with “Opera Singer” https://www.operabiz.com/tags/opera%20singer Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0500 What's it like to work in the opera industry? Hosted by Daniel Welch, OperaBiz Podcast talks with industry professionals actively working in the opera world - sharing stories, talking shop, and openly discussing the ins and outs of opera in the modern age. en-us episodic industry pros: transparent talk OperaBiz What's it like to work in the opera industry? Hosted by Daniel Welch, OperaBiz Podcast talks with industry professionals actively working in the opera world - sharing stories, talking shop, and openly discussing the ins and outs of opera in the modern age. yes opera, classical music, musician, music, singer, actor OperaBiz operabizpodcast@gmail.com Leah Hawkins - Soprano https://www.operabiz.com/1027 858fad7d-b24a-4131-876d-9ffe6ddd8fbc Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0500 OperaBiz full OperaBiz In this episode of the OperaBiz Podcast, host Daniel Welch talks with soprano Leah Hawkins about her journey in the opera world, focusing on themes of identity, mental health, and the challenges faced by artists. Leah shares her experiences with audience engagement, memorable performances, and the importance of taking time off to maintain mental well-being. The conversation also touches on the significance of personal interests outside of opera and covers Leah's upcoming performances and advice for aspiring artists. 43:14 yes In this episode of the OperaBiz Podcast, host Daniel Welch talks with soprano Leah Hawkins about her journey in the opera world, focusing on themes of identity, mental health, and the challenges faced by artists. Leah shares her experiences with audience engagement, memorable performances, and the importance of taking time off to maintain mental well-being. The conversation also touches on the significance of personal interests outside of opera and covers Leah's upcoming performances and advice for aspiring artists. Takeaways * Leah emphasizes the importance of starting a season on one's own terms. * Artists often face identity crises due to external expectations and labels. * Taking time off is crucial for mental health and productivity. * The opera industry needs to normalize breaks to prevent burnout. * Audience engagement is vital for the future of opera. * Memorable performances can leave lasting impacts on artists. * Challenges in the opera industry often stem from lack of support and feedback. * Successful artists tend to be the kindest and most supportive. * It's important for artists to have interests outside of their craft. * Learning roles in advance can prepare artists for unexpected opportunities. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Opera Biz Podcast 01:00 Finding Identity in Music 03:52 Mental Health and Artist Well-being 09:14 The Journey into Opera 12:57 Audience Engagement and Opera's Future 16:46 Memorable Performance Moments 23:21 Challenges in the Opera Industry 32:48 Do's and Don'ts for Professional Artists 38:05 Personal Interests Beyond Opera 40:29 Upcoming Performances and Future Plans Special Guest: Leah Hawkins. Keywords Opera, mental health, artist identity, performance, audience engagement, professional advice, opera career, artist well-being, music industry, personal growth In this episode of the OperaBiz Podcast, host Daniel Welch talks with soprano Leah Hawkins about her journey in the opera world, focusing on themes of identity, mental health, and the challenges faced by artists. Leah shares her experiences with audience engagement, memorable performances, and the importance of taking time off to maintain mental well-being. The conversation also touches on the significance of personal interests outside of opera and covers Leah's upcoming performances and advice for aspiring artists.

Takeaways

  • Leah emphasizes the importance of starting a season on one's own terms.
  • Artists often face identity crises due to external expectations and labels.
  • Taking time off is crucial for mental health and productivity.
  • The opera industry needs to normalize breaks to prevent burnout.
  • Audience engagement is vital for the future of opera.
  • Memorable performances can leave lasting impacts on artists.
  • Challenges in the opera industry often stem from lack of support and feedback.
  • Successful artists tend to be the kindest and most supportive.
  • It's important for artists to have interests outside of their craft.
  • Learning roles in advance can prepare artists for unexpected opportunities.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Opera Biz Podcast
01:00 Finding Identity in Music
03:52 Mental Health and Artist Well-being
09:14 The Journey into Opera
12:57 Audience Engagement and Opera's Future
16:46 Memorable Performance Moments
23:21 Challenges in the Opera Industry
32:48 Do's and Don'ts for Professional Artists
38:05 Personal Interests Beyond Opera
40:29 Upcoming Performances and Future Plans

Special Guest: Leah Hawkins.

]]> In this episode of the OperaBiz Podcast, host Daniel Welch talks with soprano Leah Hawkins about her journey in the opera world, focusing on themes of identity, mental health, and the challenges faced by artists. Leah shares her experiences with audience engagement, memorable performances, and the importance of taking time off to maintain mental well-being. The conversation also touches on the significance of personal interests outside of opera and covers Leah's upcoming performances and advice for aspiring artists.

Takeaways

  • Leah emphasizes the importance of starting a season on one's own terms.
  • Artists often face identity crises due to external expectations and labels.
  • Taking time off is crucial for mental health and productivity.
  • The opera industry needs to normalize breaks to prevent burnout.
  • Audience engagement is vital for the future of opera.
  • Memorable performances can leave lasting impacts on artists.
  • Challenges in the opera industry often stem from lack of support and feedback.
  • Successful artists tend to be the kindest and most supportive.
  • It's important for artists to have interests outside of their craft.
  • Learning roles in advance can prepare artists for unexpected opportunities.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Opera Biz Podcast
01:00 Finding Identity in Music
03:52 Mental Health and Artist Well-being
09:14 The Journey into Opera
12:57 Audience Engagement and Opera's Future
16:46 Memorable Performance Moments
23:21 Challenges in the Opera Industry
32:48 Do's and Don'ts for Professional Artists
38:05 Personal Interests Beyond Opera
40:29 Upcoming Performances and Future Plans

Special Guest: Leah Hawkins.

]]> Sidney Outlaw - Baritone https://www.operabiz.com/1018 9a4ffbf1-0ce6-4208-9ccd-e642dd59a19b Mon, 16 Sep 2019 20:00:00 -0400 OperaBiz full OperaBiz Sidney discusses the life of a modern singer, the joys of teaching, and his journey from seeing his first opera to a life on stage. Recorded March, 2019. 57:31 yes Sidney discusses the life of a modern singer, the joys of teaching, and his journey from seeing his first opera to a life on stage. Recorded March, 2019. Special Guest: Sidney Outlaw. baritone, opera, singer Sidney discusses the life of a modern singer, the joys of teaching, and his journey from seeing his first opera to a life on stage. Recorded March, 2019.

Special Guest: Sidney Outlaw.

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Special Guest: Sidney Outlaw.

]]> Lucas Meachem https://www.operabiz.com/1008 403517f2-63c6-4f82-a727-f7e371371cf6 Tue, 05 Feb 2019 19:00:00 -0500 OperaBiz full OperaBiz From singing with your own voice to his blog and social media engagement, baritone Lucas Meachem covers the ins and outs of being a modern singer. 46:39 yes From singing with your own voice to his blog and social media engagement, baritone Lucas Meachem covers the ins and outs of being a modern singer. Special Guest: Lucas Meachem. opera, opera singer, podcast, classical music, classical singer, NYC, New York, social media, social media marketing, social media for singers From singing with your own voice to his blog and social media engagement, baritone Lucas Meachem covers the ins and outs of being a modern singer.

Special Guest: Lucas Meachem.

]]> From singing with your own voice to his blog and social media engagement, baritone Lucas Meachem covers the ins and outs of being a modern singer.

Special Guest: Lucas Meachem.

]]> The Chautauqua Opera Company https://www.operabiz.com/1006 0c25ef17-759e-4b2e-8f1c-2bcc42f1f714 Mon, 07 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 OperaBiz full OperaBiz Steven Osgood, Michael Berg, and Sara Noble from The Chautauqua Opera Company join the podcast to discuss the ins and outs of their company and the Young Artist program. 1:12:10 yes Join The Chautauqua Opera Company's General & Artistic Director (Steven Osgood) and administrative staff (Michael Berg and Sara Noble) in the "studio" for an in-depth look at their company, the Young Artist program, and their dynamic summer experience in Western New York. From casting to production, the team talks about the ins and outs of their company with some history and tips thrown in. Recorded November 2018. Special Guest: Chautauqua Opera Company. opera, opera singer, Chautauqua Opera, podcast, classical music, classical singer, NYC, New York, social media, social media marketing, social media for singers Join The Chautauqua Opera Company's General & Artistic Director (Steven Osgood) and administrative staff (Michael Berg and Sara Noble) in the "studio" for an in-depth look at their company, the Young Artist program, and their dynamic summer experience in Western New York.

From casting to production, the team talks about the ins and outs of their company with some history and tips thrown in.

Recorded November 2018.

Special Guest: Chautauqua Opera Company.

]]> Join The Chautauqua Opera Company's General & Artistic Director (Steven Osgood) and administrative staff (Michael Berg and Sara Noble) in the "studio" for an in-depth look at their company, the Young Artist program, and their dynamic summer experience in Western New York.

From casting to production, the team talks about the ins and outs of their company with some history and tips thrown in.

Recorded November 2018.

Special Guest: Chautauqua Opera Company.

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