web02.fireside.fm Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:10:25 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) OPERABIZ PODCAST - Episodes Tagged with “Social Media” https://www.operabiz.com/tags/social%20media Tue, 03 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0400 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 Andrew Ousley - PR https://www.operabiz.com/1017 9722ad05-f5ad-411e-a62a-7f12e4f2068e Tue, 03 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0400 OperaBiz full OperaBiz Kicking off Season 2 of the OperaBiz podcast: PR guru Andrew Ousley joins the conversation for an informative talk about the state of social media for singers, what a PR firm actually does in classical music, and where he thinks this corner of the industry is going. 48:59 yes Kicking off Season 2 of the OperaBiz podcast: PR guru Andrew Ousley joins the conversation for an informative talk about the state of social media for singers, what a PR firm actually does in classical music, and where he thinks this corner of the industry is going. From analytics to trends to what gets you noticed, Andrew has some great insight for singers at any level of their profession. Special Guest: Andrew Ousley. social media marketing, opera, social media, PR Kicking off Season 2 of the OperaBiz podcast: PR guru Andrew Ousley joins the conversation for an informative talk about the state of social media for singers, what a PR firm actually does in classical music, and where he thinks this corner of the industry is going.

From analytics to trends to what gets you noticed, Andrew has some great insight for singers at any level of their profession.

Special Guest: Andrew Ousley.

]]> Kicking off Season 2 of the OperaBiz podcast: PR guru Andrew Ousley joins the conversation for an informative talk about the state of social media for singers, what a PR firm actually does in classical music, and where he thinks this corner of the industry is going.

From analytics to trends to what gets you noticed, Andrew has some great insight for singers at any level of their profession.

Special Guest: Andrew Ousley.

]]> 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.

]]> Ben Bliss https://www.operabiz.com/1007 9caf0b7b-a63e-4646-ac5f-5fef558273bc Sun, 20 Jan 2019 22:00:00 -0500 OperaBiz full OperaBiz Ben Bliss chats about his transition from Hollywood production to the Met stage, about tenacity, and the importance of knowing when to pivot. 51:03 yes Ben Bliss, tenor, discusses his transition from Hollywood production to the Met stage, about tenacity, and the importance of knowing when to pivot. Special Guest: Ben Bliss. opera, opera singer, Met Opera, podcast, classical music, classical singer, NYC, New York, tenor, Mozart, pivot Ben Bliss, tenor, discusses his transition from Hollywood production to the Met stage, about tenacity, and the importance of knowing when to pivot.

Special Guest: Ben Bliss.

]]> Ben Bliss, tenor, discusses his transition from Hollywood production to the Met stage, about tenacity, and the importance of knowing when to pivot.

Special Guest: Ben Bliss.

]]> 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.

]]> Dísella Lárusdóttir https://www.operabiz.com/1005 4b4a67ae-1555-430f-b514-1efe8ac00656 Tue, 11 Dec 2018 13:00:00 -0500 OperaBiz full OperaBiz Dísella hangs out and talks about Iceland, the opera-industry equation myth, Marnie, and balancing the life of an artist and being a mom. 1:04:17 yes Dísella Lárusdóttir - soprano - sits down for a couple beers and an educational chat about life working at the Met, being a mom, and her family "band." "Described by The New York Times as “reliably breathtaking” and Opera News as having a voice of “bewitching beauty and presence,” Icelandic soprano Dísella Làrusdóttir is quickly gaining international attention for being one of the most promising talents of her generation. With her beautiful voice, compelling artistry, charismatic stage presence, and unusual musical stylistic versatility, Ms. Làrusdóttir is successfully redefining what it means to be an opera singer in this day and age." Special Guest: Dísella Lárusdóttir. opera, opera singer, Met Opera, podcast, classical music, classical singer, NYC, New York Dísella Lárusdóttir - soprano - sits down for a couple beers and an educational chat about life working at the Met, being a mom, and her family "band."

"Described by The New York Times as “reliably breathtaking” and Opera News as having a voice of “bewitching beauty and presence,” Icelandic soprano Dísella Làrusdóttir is quickly gaining international attention for being one of the most promising talents of her generation. With her beautiful voice, compelling artistry, charismatic stage presence, and unusual musical stylistic versatility, Ms. Làrusdóttir is successfully redefining what it means to be an opera singer in this day and age."

Special Guest: Dísella Lárusdóttir.

]]> Dísella Lárusdóttir - soprano - sits down for a couple beers and an educational chat about life working at the Met, being a mom, and her family "band."

"Described by The New York Times as “reliably breathtaking” and Opera News as having a voice of “bewitching beauty and presence,” Icelandic soprano Dísella Làrusdóttir is quickly gaining international attention for being one of the most promising talents of her generation. With her beautiful voice, compelling artistry, charismatic stage presence, and unusual musical stylistic versatility, Ms. Làrusdóttir is successfully redefining what it means to be an opera singer in this day and age."

Special Guest: Dísella Lárusdóttir.

]]> SMSB: Why Follower Engagement is Important https://www.operabiz.com/104 5137be7f-2a96-4183-a2e4-6f333f7f4f8f Mon, 03 Dec 2018 23:00:00 -0500 OperaBiz full OperaBiz Engaging with your followers on social media is extremely important: here's why. 2:55 no For both a better follower experience, and as a way to beat the algorithm: here are some details on why follower engagement on social media means the world. opera, opera singer, Met Opera, podcast, classical music, classical singer, NYC, New York, social media, social media marketing, social media for singers For both a better follower experience, and as a way to beat the algorithm: here are some details on why follower engagement on social media means the world.

]]> For both a better follower experience, and as a way to beat the algorithm: here are some details on why follower engagement on social media means the world.

]]> SMSB: How To - Twitter https://www.operabiz.com/103 7f930756-ab3f-4de0-a34a-d3b14b7f8d39 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 11:00:00 -0500 OperaBiz full OperaBiz Twitter for Singers 5:55 no How To: a brief guide to Twitter. This microbogging platform can be a powerful tool for artists. opera, opera singer, Met Opera, podcast, classical music, classical singer, NYC, New York How To: a brief guide to Twitter. This microbogging platform can be a powerful tool for artists.

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]]> Christopher Maltman https://www.operabiz.com/1003 82e3454f-e80f-48e0-b2e5-c192ad2b7b6a Mon, 29 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 OperaBiz full OperaBiz Christopher Maltman, baritone, talks about his history in the business and what led to a successfully busy career. From Marnie to motorcycles, he shares his bits of wisdom. 1:36:05 yes Christopher Maltman is a baritone presently starring in the MetOpera's Marnie, and is well known for his commanding presence, rich tone, and broad career throughout Europe and the USA. We discuss how he ended up here, how life on 2-wheels is second to none, and the importance of artistic honesty. Special Guest: Christopher Maltman. opera, opera singer, Met Opera, podcast, classical music, classical singer, NYC, New York Christopher Maltman is a baritone presently starring in the MetOpera's Marnie, and is well known for his commanding presence, rich tone, and broad career throughout Europe and the USA.

We discuss how he ended up here, how life on 2-wheels is second to none, and the importance of artistic honesty.

Special Guest: Christopher Maltman.

]]> Christopher Maltman is a baritone presently starring in the MetOpera's Marnie, and is well known for his commanding presence, rich tone, and broad career throughout Europe and the USA.

We discuss how he ended up here, how life on 2-wheels is second to none, and the importance of artistic honesty.

Special Guest: Christopher Maltman.

]]> SMSB: Professional vs. Personal Accounts https://www.operabiz.com/102 51e79a1b-3399-41f0-bf52-a446f931018b Mon, 22 Oct 2018 20:00:00 -0400 OperaBiz full OperaBiz Should you separate your personal and professional accounts on social media? 3:08 no If singers are thinking of themselves as a business, should they treat their social media like one too? Should their accounts be separated between personal and professional? opera, opera singer, Met Opera, podcast, classical music, classical singer, NYC, New York, social media, social media marketing, social media for singers If singers are thinking of themselves as a business, should they treat their social media like one too? Should their accounts be separated between personal and professional?

]]> If singers are thinking of themselves as a business, should they treat their social media like one too? Should their accounts be separated between personal and professional?

]]> Kirsten Chambers https://www.operabiz.com/1002 fd0e67d9-badd-4598-8fac-85288bfcdec7 Sat, 13 Oct 2018 18:00:00 -0400 OperaBiz full OperaBiz Kirsten Chambers, soprano, on how to prep a Strauss role in 2 days, her Met Opera debut, and struggles facing modern singers. 1:26:58 yes Kirsten Chambers is a soprano known for her dynamic role portayals singing Strauss (The Metropolitan Opera, Florida Grand Opera, Carnegie Hall, et al.). Now she's cheating on Strauss with Schönberg and Wagner, teaching masterclasses around the world, and starting a new singer's-only project: Singers Anonymous. We talk about how to prep a Strauss role in 2 days, her Met Opera debut, and the chellenges of being a professional singer in the modern age. Special Guest: Kirsten Chambers. opera, opera singer, Met Opera, podcast, classical music, classical singer, NYC, New York Kirsten Chambers is a soprano known for her dynamic role portayals singing Strauss (The Metropolitan Opera, Florida Grand Opera, Carnegie Hall, et al.).

Now she's cheating on Strauss with Schönberg and Wagner, teaching masterclasses around the world, and starting a new singer's-only project: Singers Anonymous. We talk about how to prep a Strauss role in 2 days, her Met Opera debut, and the chellenges of being a professional singer in the modern age.

Special Guest: Kirsten Chambers.

]]> Kirsten Chambers is a soprano known for her dynamic role portayals singing Strauss (The Metropolitan Opera, Florida Grand Opera, Carnegie Hall, et al.).

Now she's cheating on Strauss with Schönberg and Wagner, teaching masterclasses around the world, and starting a new singer's-only project: Singers Anonymous. We talk about how to prep a Strauss role in 2 days, her Met Opera debut, and the chellenges of being a professional singer in the modern age.

Special Guest: Kirsten Chambers.

]]> Social Media Soundbite: What do I post when I'm only singing a few gigs a year? https://www.operabiz.com/101 7442a942-8855-4d3a-8a12-8b68b41472ed Tue, 09 Oct 2018 15:00:00 -0400 OperaBiz full OperaBiz A quick concept chat about what singers should post when they're not performing very often. 4:29 no "What should I post to stay relevant when I'm only singing a few gigs a year?" Today we tackle this question with a little chat about the concept of posting on downtime. Some specific examples are given as well as ideas for good practice. opera, opera singer, Met Opera, podcast, classical music, classical singer, NYC, New York, social media, social media marketing, social media for singers "What should I post to stay relevant when I'm only singing a few gigs a year?"

Today we tackle this question with a little chat about the concept of posting on downtime. Some specific examples are given as well as ideas for good practice.

]]> "What should I post to stay relevant when I'm only singing a few gigs a year?"

Today we tackle this question with a little chat about the concept of posting on downtime. Some specific examples are given as well as ideas for good practice.

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