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14. Musical Theatre College Audition Prep pt 2. with Katie Johannigman Jan 30, 2023

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We’re back for part two of our discussion about college musical theatre auditions. In episode 12, we talked about how and when to get started with the college audition process. Today we are diving deep into audition material: the songs, monologues, and dance requirements that you’ll need to prepare to successfully audition for college musical theatre programs. Plus we’re talking about how you can go through this process successfully on yourself or when and how to reach out to a coaching service for help.
Get our free Getting Started Guide and watch the recent Q&A webinar,
Join our Facebook group community for parents and students and join us for bi-weekly office hours calls.
Unsure if a BFA is right for you? Listen to episode 3 of the BVC Podcast: "Is a College Musical Theatre BFA Worth It?"

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13. How to Network in the Theatre Industry and Not Feel Icky Jan 23, 2023

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As an actor, you know that one aspect of making it in the business is about who you know, but how can you leverage your existing relationships and create new ones without feeling icky? Today, we're talking about what networking really is, why it's necessary, and how to do it without feeling icky.

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12. Musical Theatre College Audition Prep pt. 1 with Katie Johannigman Jan 16, 2023

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For many families, the process of applying to college musical theater programs is equal parts thrilling and terrifying. Navigating prescreens, choosing which schools to apply to, finding audition songs and monologues, and sorting out potentially dozens of different application requirements can feel entirely overwhelming. We get it! We’ve been on both sides of this process and we’ve got you covered. Today we are talking all about the logistics of how to prepare for college musical theater auditions.
Get our free Getting Started Guide and watch the recent Q&A webinar,
Join our Facebook group community for parents and students and join us for bi-weekly office hours calls.
Unsure if a BFA is right for you? Listen to episode 3 of the BVC Podcast: "Is a College Musical Theatre BFA Worth It?"

📱Connect with @bwayvocalcoach and @chwils
👩‍💻Submit for Office Hours here
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11. How to Create Atomic Habits Jan 09, 2023

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Studies show that 80-90% of us will not keep our New Year's resolutions! With that rate of failure, it seems like maybe it’s worth considering a different way to go about setting goals for the new year. Those of you who have read any of our Broadway Vocal Coach email newsletters know that I am a big fan of the book “Atomic Habits” by James Clear. Today we are talking about some of the main points in his book, and giving you some tools and practical advice about setting and achieving your goals.
Purchase a copy of "Atomic Habits" by James Clear here.
Get a copy of Chelsea's Warm-Up Series here. Save 20% with the code BVC20

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10. Vocal Health Mythbusting Jan 02, 2023

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Is clearing my throat bad for my voice? Will dairy make my voice crack? Is belting going to give me nodes? If you’re a singer I’m sure you’ve heard some of these before and wonder, is there any truth to that? Today we’re dispelling vocal health myths and sharing what voice care practices actually makes a difference in your voice and your overall wellness.

Chelsea's Warm-Up Series: use code "BVC20" and save 20% on everything.
Video: Vocal Cord Swelling Checks - A Simple Way to Detect the Early Signs of Vocal Injury
Sarah K Brown @VocalHealthSKB: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and Singing Teacher with science-based singing and vocal health tips
Elle Nichelle @VocaLabAU: SLP and Singing Teacher. Prevention > Treatment!

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9. Conflicting Direction from a Music Director? What Do I Do? Dec 26, 2022

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If you've ever been in a musical, you know there's several cooks in the kitchen. A director, a choreographer, a music director, producers, and more. And for singers, sometimes the direction you receive can be confusing at best and totally conflicting at worst! We get it! We are literally a Broadway music director and a voice teacher, and we help singers navigate a fair amount of confusing singing direction. Today, we're helping you decipher these directions and give you tools to navigate the stickiest of situations.

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8. Voice Teacher or Vocal Coach? What's the difference? Dec 19, 2022

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Whether you are a beginning singer or the most experienced of Broadway stars, all singers need a voice teacher or coach to support them. But how do you find the one that's right for you? Today we're talking all about what the difference is between a voice teacher and a vocal coach and who you should be working with.

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7. Meet Your Hosts! Pt 2: Chelsea Wilson Dec 12, 2022

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We’re back for part two of our Meet Your Hosts episode series! This time we’re diving into Chelsea’s experience as a performer turned voice teacher, the surprising turns her career has taken, and what her favorite musical is and why it's CATS.
Find Chelsea on Instagram: @chwils
Gift one month of the BVC Membership (for 20% off!) here. Offer expires December 31!
Register for BVC Academy, our online training program for high school students here. Last day to register is December 16th!
Read the rest of our 2022 Gift Guide for Singers here.

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6. Meet Your Hosts! Pt 1: Cynthia Kortman Westphal Dec 05, 2022

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We've told you that we know what it takes to make it on Broadway because we've been there ourselves. Well, today we're telling you those stories! We're diving into how we began our careers, what we still want to accomplish, and what Cynthia's favorite musical is and why it's The Lion King. Welcome to Part One of our "Meet Your Hosts" episode series!
Find Cynthia on instagram @cynthkw

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5. How to Invest Your Time and Money as an Aspiring Actor Nov 28, 2022

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We recently polled our Broadway Vocal Coach community to learn what their dreams are and what challenges they face when it comes to reaching their goals. The number one challenge we heard from professional and aspiring professional actors? Not enough money for lessons, classes, new headshots, etc. And the second? Not enough industry know-how, and not knowing where to begin. If you’re a professional or aspiring professional singing actor wondering where to invest your time and money for the greatest impact in your life and career, then you’re in the right place. Today we’re talking all about making smart choices with your resources so you can feel like you’re headed in the right direction.

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