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#MoneyMondays for Performing Artists: 6 Money Saving Tips for "Starving" Performing Artists

#MoneyMondays for Performing Artists: 6 Money Saving Tips for “Starving” Performing Artists

  One of the biggest things I learned as performing arts are different ways to save money. Now that I have my MBA, I learned that there are several ways that performing artists can save big while pursuing their dreams! My former voice teacher, the late great Margaret Harshaw, gave me a money-saving hack that I still use today….only the fancy name is called diversifying. Live below your means (if…

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Hope you guys like this rendition of Breath of Heaven. Yes....it is me singing. (via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvAC_hsp5lA)

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Opera Inspired Dessert For Your Holiday Dinner Party

Opera Inspired Dessert For Your Holiday Dinner Party

Cotton Candy Champagne Cocktail from Delish I love the party scene from La Traviata! I asked London based Author, Lifestyle Writer, and owner of Energya, Paola Bassanese, to create an elegant dessert inspired by her favorite opera. Paola created “White Chocolate, Elderflower and Pink Bubbly Soufflé” inspired by La Traviata for my show Operaluscious “Where Opera Meets Lifestyle” you can also watch…

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6 Money Saving Tips for "Starving" Performing Artists

6 Money Saving Tips for “Starving” Performing Artists

  One of the biggest things I learned as performing arts are different ways to save money. Now that I have my MBA, I learned that there are several ways that performing artists can save big while pursuing their dreams! My former voice teacher, the late great Margaret Harshaw, gave me a money-saving hack that I still use today….only the fancy name is called diversifying. Live below your means (if…

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Why Every Person Needs to Know About Opera Singer Marian Anderson

Why Every Person Needs to Know About Opera Singer Marian Anderson

Marian Anderson was my personal hero. When I decided to become a classical singer, I can recall looking at several pictures of her. It was as if I knew her even before hearing her sing.  Mrs. Anderson spoke to me through her pictures….I remember the exact moment when I said I wanted to be like her, in stature, in presence in talent that is timeless. I can recall a letter I had to write for a…

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Why Understanding High Context vs. Low Context is Important in the Arts and Life

Why Understanding High Context vs. Low Context is Important in Life

Bri Cooper, Mezzo Soprano I recently completed my MBA in International Business. As much as music is in my DNA, understanding business is important to me as an entrepreneur…..or should I say Solo-preneur. Recently, I was reading about high context vs. low context in global marketing. I began to think about the role of all of us who have to effectively reach a group of people through our…

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HJ-8L5PWJo)

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Opera Girl's Guide to Going Organic: Four Vocal Care Hacks you Need!

Opera Girl’s Guide to Going Organic: Four Vocal Care Hacks you Need!

Opera Singer Here are three vocal care hacks that I incorporate into my daily routine. Unless you are a singer or an actor, remembering the importance and how to’s of taking care of your voice is overlooked. Here is a quick cheat sheet for those of you who are singers, speakers, actors, teachers and professionals who use their voices a lot, this includes students who are on debate teams or cheer…

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