The Talent Show Syndrome Tricia Grey, MM “Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.” ― Lao Tzu The huge success of shows such as The Voice and the Idol shows worldwide has done a great thing for young singers- it has given them hope. Hope that, no matter where you come…
Tricia Grey, MM Deciding to pursue a degree in musical theater means you are serious about making performing your job after graduation. These programs are highly selective; only a few spots are available each year and there are hundreds of applicants so the competition to be accepted is fierce (as it is in the real…
Tricia Grey, MM Every large city has local theater companies as well as professional theaters that cast for their shows. Many cities have auditions called Unified Auditions. These are annual professional auditions that allow Equity, qualifying non-Equity, and Emerging Artists 18 years and older to audition before fifty or more local and regional theater companies. …
The title of this blog may seem laugh-worthy to some. Performance anxiety is a real problem for so many and no laughing matter. It can hinder a performance and restrict a person’s true talents to a highly discouraging level. Getting rid of it is seemingly impossible to the many who suffer from it, and to…
Here is a list of audition songs to consider for musical theatre or pageant auditions: A Accentuate the Positive A Change In Me A Change Is Gonna Come Adele’s Laughing Song Die Fledermaus A Dream With Your Name On It After You Ah Sweet Mystery of Life Ain’t No Mountain High Enough Medley Ain’t No…
TRICIA GREY, MM INTERVIEW 1. What age or event in your life made you decide to make music your life and career? I don’t ever remember NOT singing. I sang for show and tell. I sang for kids on the school bus. I made my 5 brothers and sisters learn all the parts to every…
With television shows such as Glee, American Idol, and The Voice rising in popularity, it’s no wonder why so many children would like to begin voice lessons. While a child’s voice may take years to develop, their love of music often develops early on. When deciding to enroll your child in professional voice lessons…
So, you’ve seen one of the many television shows such as American Idol, The Voice, or The X-Factor, and you have decided that singing is your passion. You would like to someday be on one of these shows, or perhaps touring the world with a band of your own. You go out one evening and…
One of the most insidious and incorrect notions about singing talent is “Either you have it or you don’t”. That psychologically damaging point of view prevents many people from even attempting to reach for their dream of becoming a good singer. I recently had a student come to me whose mother constantly told her not…
Do think that singing and voice lessons are only for opera singers? Do you think that working with a voice teacher or vocal coach will change the unique quality of your voice? Many Rock, Pop, Gospel and R & B singers who come to my Sing Like a Star vocal studios for lessons have these…
