Going To Musical Theatre School: Who Should Go & What Happens After
I went to musical theatre school over 10 years ago, and it was a wild ride—from combat and dance classes to putting on shows and filming movie musicals. It wasn’t a walk in the park, but it definitely shaped who I am as a performer. I recently got in touch with some of my old classmates to see where their career is at now and what they’ve learned since school. If you’ve ever thought about going to musical theatre school or wondered what it actually leads to, this is a real look at what that path can look like.
The Kind Of Vocal Anatomy That Will Help You Sing (And Teach!) Better
Starting voice training can feel overwhelming, especially when everything’s wrapped in scientific terms no one remembers. Most singers don’t need to memorize words like “thyroarytenoid” or “cricothyroid” to improve their voice. What actually helps? Understanding what your vocal muscles *do* — not what they’re called. I sat down with VTS coach Kate, a vocal anatomy enthusiast and expert, to talk about how to understanding vocal anatomy can help you coach yourself and others much better. If you are a singer, vocal coach, music teacher or director and want to understand how your voice actually works (without going to med school), this is a great place to begin. Of course, it hasn’t always been easy. Even with support, choosing a creative path comes with doubt, fear, and a million unknowns. But when you grow up feeling like the people who know you best believe you’re capable — not just talented, but actually capable — it shapes the way you move through the world. This conversation is a reflection on what that support looked like, how it helped me navigate the messy middle of making music into a career, and why I believe the way we parent creative kids matters more than we think. If you've ever felt torn between your passion and practicality — or if you're a parent wondering how to support your child without pushing — I think you’ll relate.
Ethics In Art & Music – Reddit AITA Stories for Singers
What happens when creative collaboration crosses a line? In this episode, I sat down with **Coach Juliana** to read and react to some of the most dramatic, cringe-worthy, and thought-provoking **AITA (Am I The Ahole)** posts from Reddit, all with an artistic twist.
Mental Health, Music & Community with Artist and VTS Student Ari Welkom (aka Avatari)
After struggling with addiction, Ari found his way back to himself through music—and created Mental Health & Music, a collaborative space for artists to talk about the connection between creativity and mental wellness. We also talk about why authenticity attracts the right fans, how singing is deeper than sound, and what it really means to use your voice as a tool for connection. Whether you’re coming back to music after a hard season, or just trying to figure out how to show up more fully in your art—this one’s for you.
