Name: Aumna Iqbal Where you might see me perform: In the Los Angeles/Orange County areaInstrument/voice type: Mezzo-soprano Why I participated in the iCadenza Career Development Bootcamp: I had had a few phone calls with various members of iCadenza, and after I finished talking to them I always felt like I had a clearer

In the coming days and weeks you can look forward to getting to know our newest bloggers, who will be joining Lindsay, Karen, Amanda, and Rachel in sharing about their journeys and experiences post Bootcamp. Get excited!

Opera doesn’t always prepare you for real-life situations. My education in stagecraft did not include many “practical skills,” unless you include sword-fighting and swooning.  I certainly know how to: a) fall in love with a tenor b) go insane c) die of grief or d) slay an enemy. But if

One of the things I’ve been learning lately is how to let go.  It’s a concept that has pervaded my personal and singing life.  For months, my coach has been telling me to ‘have fun’ and to ‘play’ in my performances.  I watched myself seize with terror as I feebly

My father wisely stated, “one day you will likely have to do something other than music to make money.” Wait, what?! Hold the phone. I didn’t sign up for that! I just want to sing.  That’s what God put me on this green earth to do. As it turns out

Seriously!  How many times has that same person been late to rehearsal? How many times have I spent weeks on a score and the person next to me is fumbling around looking at it for the first time?  No matter what a great singer they may be, I know I