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50 Music Theatre Ballads for contemporary singers
Why ballads? Ballads are songs with a slower tempo that are emotionally-driven and tell a story. Ballads are challenging because they require sustained notes , longer musical phrases and strong
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Audition advice: Pre 60s Golden Age Musicals
Are you auditioning for a musical theatre course, or building an audition book? Including at least one song from a pre-1960s show is mandatory in many of these instances. This blog
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Song stuck in your head? Understanding and eliminating earworms
An earworm is a catchy part of a song that gets stuck in your head and repeats over in your mind, even after it is no longer playing. Other names
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Duets for Music Theatre Singers
Duets are musical compositions for two performers and have been part of the structure of musical theatre from the earliest shows in the 20s until now. Duets serve many purposes.
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Comedy songs for music theatre performers
If you intend to audition for a musical comedy or you need something light-hearted to perform, then it’s a good idea to have a couple of funny songs in your
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Expand your song repertoire – 10 Tips for Singers
Is your current music collection limited? Do you find yourself returning to the same recordings and artists? Are you unsure where to look to broaden your musical tastes? Do you
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Your audition book – Smart Advice for Singers
Successful music theatre auditions require preparation and a great audition book. In this blog post, I tell you how to build your audition book, where to source the equipment and
