Siena ForestAug 17, 20213 minGetting Things Done Part 2“The essence of Getting Things Done is knowing what “done” means, and what “doing” looks like and where it happens; and this data almost...
Christina ChristensenAug 9, 20212 minYou Need an Artist StatementResumes and bios are essential for every Artist. They are a great way of sharing what you have accomplished and where you accomplished...
Siena ForestAug 2, 20214 minGetting Things DoneYour mind is made for having ideas, not for remembering every little thing you need to do. In fact, your mind’s system for reminding you...
Siena ForestJul 12, 20212 minEmail AnxietyConfession: I hate email. I find it overwhelming and anxiety-inducing, especially after not checking it for a couple of days. My...
Christina ChristensenJun 29, 20212 minThe Case for Making Your BedI can't start my day until I make my bed. Well, that's not entirely true. I can't start my WORK day until I've made my bed (because...
Siena ForestJun 21, 20212 minThe Four AgreementsIn Don Miguel Ruiz’s books The Four Agreements and The Mastery of Self, he distills ancient Toltec wisdom for the modern reader. Before...
Christina ChristensenJun 15, 20211 minApply for Spotlight 3.0This #motivationmonday is for you! Yes You! The musician reading this who hasn’t applied for our Spotlight 3.0 Grant yet. Here is your...
Siena ForestJun 7, 20213 minThe Silent Killer in the Opera Singing CommunityThere’s a silent killler in the opera singing community… it’s comparison. Recently while listening to Brené Brown’s The Gifts of...
Siena ForestMay 17, 20211 minShort and Sweet Food for ThoughtHappy Monday!!! Today I’m going to keep things short and sweet. The following have been rolling through my mind and I hope that they...
Siena ForestApr 26, 20212 minMantra di SienaI use a bullet journal to stay organized in my day-to day-life as it helps manage obsessive thoughts of “things I have to do,” which...
Siena ForestMar 29, 20212 minUnnecessary suffering comes from wanting things to be different than they actually areThis week, I am recording five songs for soprano and piano that were written by a graduate student. I agreed to the gig because it filled...
Carson Rose SchneiderMar 1, 20215 minTips to Craft Your Recording Process“I love recording,” said almost no one ever. Recording is a necessary evil of a performer’s life, and more often than not we are doing it...
Siena ForestFeb 22, 20212 minIf I only do this once today, may I be fully present with the experience.Sitting down to do yoga on a Monday morning, my mind is flooded with all the of the things that I “need to do” today and the coming week....
Corissa BussianFeb 19, 20216 minAdvice I Would Give to My Younger SelfWhen I first thought about this loaded statement, a slew of things shot through my mind: practice more efficiently, make better financial...
Christina ChristensenFeb 15, 20218 minHomemade Video Recordings Don't Have to Look HomemadeLet's face it, we can't all afford to record professional videos for every audition. By the time we have paid the application fee, hired...
Siena ForestFeb 8, 20212 minResults happen over time, not over night Happy Monday! I have always loved the feeling of rebirth that Monday brings. The week is a clean slate. Last week’s failings are a thing...
Siena ForestFeb 4, 20213 minThere are no shortcutsThis week in our Artist Launch Series, we have been celebrating David Walton. I reached out to him and asked for a favorite quote. He...
Christina ChristensenFeb 1, 20214 minStop. Take Stock. Be ProudWhen is the last time you took a moment to be proud of yourself? Be honest. When is the last time you stopped what you were doing, took...
Carson Rose SchneiderJan 28, 20215 minAs your light shines brighter, so will your artistry.”It’s not what you are that holds you back, it’s what you think you are not.” -Denis Waitley Looking back on 2020, I’m pretty sure I...
Siena ForestJan 25, 20212 minBuddy System 2.0Last Monday, Tina started a practicing accountability group on Facebook. The week before, she posted in the Twin Cities Opera Network...