Opera Offstage

Opera Offstage
  • 4.9 (27)
  • PERFORMING ARTS

Opera Offstage explores the grey area between music school and a professional career. We’re here to discuss those important skills and topics that leave you wondering, “Wait, how the heck did I not learn about this earlier?” From audition season and recitals to fitness and finances, join us as we talk, joke, and complain about everything it takes to be a classical musician in a modern world.

  1. 07/31/2023

    103: Summer 2.0

    Summer is quickly flying by which means its time to get together and figure out how to make the most of it! Today we're talking about how to set effective goals, find opportunity at home, and have a summer that is as fulfilling as it is relaxing. Join Our Discord: Discord Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Facebook Hosts: Jessie Michelle

    21 min

  2. 07/11/2023

    102: July News Round Up

    The world of classical music is many things but it is certainly never dull! We have several delightful, frustrating, and bizarrely funny bits of news to dive into today so join us as we dive in as well as share some exciting news for the Opera Offstage family! Dudamel Photos: New York Times Photo Essay Join Our Discord: Discord Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Facebook Hosts: Jessie Michelle

    39 min

  3. 06/30/2023

    101: Happy Pride!

    What do a famous jazz composer, a west coast ultramodernist percussionist, and a British film composer and arranger have in common? They're here, they're queer, and they're the musicians we're highlighting this Pride month. We're continuing our favorite tradition of sharing the stories of LGBTQ+ musicians you should (or maybe don't even realize you already do) know. Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Facebook Hosts: Jessie Michelle

    35 min

  4. 06/21/2023

    The 100th Episode

    The 100th Episode of Opera Offstage has finally arrived! Join us as we celebrate three years of fantastic community, unhinged instagram comments, crazy mistakes, and lessons learned.  Join Our Discord: Discord Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Facebook Hosts: Jessie Michelle

    57 min

  5. 03/24/2023

    99: What Does It Mean to be an Artist?

    We spend a lot of time talking about all the various business and practical parts of being a musician, but what does it really mean to be an artist? How does someone transition from the technical focus of school into the much more ambiguous realm of artistry? Today we discuss what we believe it means to be an artist and how we can retrain the artistic muscles that make us strong and competent creators. Join Our Discord: Discord Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Facebook Hosts: Jessie Michelle

    50 min

  6. 03/06/2023

    98: February News Roundup

    February flew by, which means it's time to take a second to cover some of the crazy news that came with it, and MAN do we have things to talk about. We've got some surprising season announcements, another (unsurprising) YAP problem, a frightening Broadway update, and Michelle's personal conductor heartbreak. Join us as we unpack a very eventful month in the world of music. Join Our Discord: Discord Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Facebook Hosts: Jessie Michelle

    42 min

  7. 02/24/2023

    97: Historical Figures Who Should Have their own Operas

    We loved our writer Preston Hereford's blog post on historical figures who need their own operas, so we decided we wanted to play along too! Today we're telling the stories of some crazy historical figures and how we would adapt their tales for the operatic stage. Join us as we pit our operatic pitches against each other to see which figure comes out on top. Join Our Discord: Discord Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Facebook Hosts: Jessie Michelle

    39 min

  8. 02/13/2023

    96: Secret (And Not So Secret) Lovers

    The most captivating parts of music history often have less to do with music and more to do with what inspires it: LOVE! Love letters, affairs, and failed marriage proposals are just the tip of the iceberg in today's Valentines' Day episode, so join as we dive into deeply romantic and frequently cringy classical lovers. Join Our Discord: Discord Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Facebook Hosts: Jessie Michelle

    41 min
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Opera Offstage explores the grey area between music school and a professional career. We’re here to discuss those important skills and topics that leave you wondering, “Wait, how the heck did I not learn about this earlier?” From audition season and recitals to fitness and finances, join us as we talk, joke, and complain about everything it takes to be a classical musician in a modern world.

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  • Creator
    Opera Offstage
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Opera Offstage