Dopamine gets a bad rap in the age of social media. I am here to tell you that this brain chemical can help us achieve our wildest dreams, if used properly.
Monthly Archives: Apr 2021
Expat Chats – opera singers in Germany. Chapter 1: Brett Sprague
This is the first interview in the ‘Expat Chats’ series, where I am talking to non-national singers working in Germany. The first chapter features Mr. Brett Sprague, tenor soloist at Theater Erfurt.
3 Easy Steps to Achieve your dreams
I believe that we can achieve our dreams without years of sacrifice and suffering. Check out these 3 easy steps for a successful life!
My tips For a Great Vocal Warm-Up
A good vocal warm-up is an essential tool in the arsenal of any singer, actor or speaker. Today I run through what a good warm-up looks like.
Dealing with pain: a Life Epiphany at the Dentist
Today I am talking about a strategy for dealing with pain that works best for me. Should we distract ourselves from it, fight it, or try to overcome it?
Advice for moving from Opera Chorus Work towards a Solo Career
These days, there is still a stereotype surrounding operatic chorus artists. Today I am discussing how singing in an opera chorus affects the prospects of a solo career.
4 Great things about Covid-19
Is Covid-19 really getting you down? Allow me to inject some much needed Corona positivity into your life. This is the positive side of Covid!
How to Survive Brexit for Opera Singers
Brexit for opera singers and all those in the arts has been a total disaster. In this post I talk about how British singers can still have a career in Europe.
What is the Price of Ambition?
What is the price of ambition and of being the best? Is ambition a positive thing or can it be dangerous? In this post I am taking a deep dive into these questions.