The comment I get most from others about being a performer is, “I could never do what you do. I would be so terrified of messing up.” I usually smile and say “Yeah, I mess up sometimes. But who doesn’t ever mess up, really?” Then the conversation suddenly shifts and instead of talking about all … Read more
Name: Alexandra Caitriona Instrument/Voice Type: Soprano Where you might see me perform: Cardiff, UK during the academic year. Possibly in San Jose, CA outside of the academic year. Why I participated in the iCadenza Career Development Bootcamp: After competing in iCadenza’s first YouCadenza Young Artist Competition, I received a phone call from Maria Elena at … Read more
Name: Elizabeth F. Gentner Instrument/voice type: Soprano Where you might see me perform: On YouTube or wherever the music takes me. Why I participated in the iCadenza Career-Launch Bootcamp: Some trusted fellow musicians highly recommended the bootcamp. In times of transition, there is a need to have an external frame of reference. iCadenza provided a structure I could … Read more
Name: Sarah Tatto Instrument/voice type: Soprano Where you might see me perform: In an opera or concert Why I participated in the iCadenza Career Development Bootcamp: I had stepped out music for a few years. I needed encouragement and support in being clearer with my goals and more effective with my marketing skills. My biggest transformations and takeaways from Bootcamp: Creating a mission statement was a powerful exercise and the biggest takeaway from Bootcamp. It clarified the … Read more
Name: Christopher Goodpasture Instrument: Piano Where you might see me perform: Los Angeles/Toronto areas Why I participated in the iCadenza Career Development Bootcamp: To further my understanding of myself as an artist and to build upon and strategize my career developments. My biggest transformations and takeaways from Bootcamp: I was able to bring my identity as a musician … Read more
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 idea of what my career … Read more
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 there are no tenors or … Read more