We put out a call for voicemails from our listeners, speaking to their experiences in 2020, and you answered! We heard from singers around the world about their trials and triumphs during a truly unprecedented year. One of those singers, mezzo

Bonus

BONUS: Shaken to the Chord w/ Mimi Hilaire - "Music in Pandemic Times" with guest Emily Hughes

Dec 10th, 2020 1h 14m

On this bonus episode of The YAP, we feature another podcast, Shaken to the Chord, hosted by soprano Mimi Hilaire. Emily Hughes was a guest on this episode, in which she and Mimi discuss musicians and music during pandemics throughout the ages,

Stephanie Ann Ball on Recital Curation and High-Performance

Dec 4th, 2020 1h 3m

In our 10th episode, we chat with soprano Stephanie Ann Ball about her recital work and her correlating career as a high-performance coach. Stephanie has made a singing career outside of opera, curating themed recitals and performing them aroun

Derek Rue on Singing in Germany and Fitness for Singers

Nov 20th, 2020 1h 14m

In our 9th episode, we speak to tenor Derek Rue about his life as an American singer in Germany and his work as a personal trainer for singers. Derek started out as professional snowboarder, and discovered his talent and love for singing on the

Dana Lynne Varga on Entrepreneurship and Empowering Singers

Oct 23rd, 2020 55m 52s

In our 8th episode Dana Lynne Varga speaks to us about her multi-faceted career as a singer, voice teacher, career coach, artistic director of Mass Opera, and the founder of The Empowered Musician. She believes strongly that we need to change t

Justin Werner and Zoey Preston of Stratagem Artists on Managing a Career in Opera

Oct 16th, 2020 1h 13m

In our 7th episode, we talk to Justin Werner and Zoey Preston of Stratagem Artists. As the youngest managers in the field, and former singers themselves, they bring a unique perspective to what they do. We discuss when a singer should look for

Jordan Weatherston Pitts on the Young Artist Community

Oct 9th, 2020 59m 35s

In our 6th episode, we talk with young tenor and founder of YAC Tracker (Young Artist Community Tracker), Jordan Weatherston Pitts. Jordan is a fierce advocate for young artists, and his professional career has blossomed since his debut in New

Frances Rabalais on Staging Intimacy

Oct 4th, 2020 1h 10m

In our fifth episode we talk to Houston-based stage director and intimacy/fight choreographer Frances Rabalais about her work with singers and about the importance of intimacy choreography that is mindful of boundaries. She gives helpful advice

Alina Tamborini on Singing New Music, Bel Canto, and Everything in Between

Sep 25th, 2020 1h 12m

In our fourth episode we feature young coloratura soprano Alina Tamborini. Alina has sung bel canto with Teatro Nuovo and has recorded brand new music with her trio, Sputterbox, and she also loves to teach. We talk about her diverse career, int

Cailin Marcel Manson and Jermaine Woodard Jr. on Race and Community in Opera, Part 2/2

Sep 17th, 2020 1h 3m

In this two-part episode we hear from both a young singer at the beginning of his career (Jermaine Woodard Jr.) and a singer who has had an international career and now teaches and conducts, in addition to performing (Cailin Marcel Manson). In

Cailin Marcel Manson and Jermaine Woodard Jr. on Race and Community in Opera, Part 1/2

Sep 10th, 2020 1h 10m

Rachelle Jonck on Bel Canto and the Singer Mindset

Sep 3rd, 2020 1h 14m

In our first episode we talk to coach, conductor, and founder of Bel Canto Boot Camp, Rachelle Jonck. We touch on a wide variety of topics including practice mindset, how to be a more empowered singer, and the importance of community right now.

Trailer

Introducing: The YAP!

Aug 31st, 2020 2m 20s

Follow us on Instagram: @youngartistpodcast www.instagram.com/youngartistpodcastTrailer transcript:Hello! And welcome to the Yap, The Young Artist Podcast. I’m Emily Hughes, a New York-based mezzo soprano, and I created this podcast to be a

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