Studying the Song - Audition Prep and Musicianship for Musical Theatre
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9 months ago
Welcome to Studying the Song, a podcast for musical theatre actors who want to take their vocal artistry to the next level by going deep into the music of musical theatre.
For the past 15 years of being a voice coach and music director, playing auditions and teaching at the collegiate level, I noticed the same two questions coming up over and over again from singers.
“What should I sing? “ and “How should I sing it?”
There’s often a third question (unspoken) that haunts many performers, “How will I stand out from other performers?”
In this podcast we’ll be answering those questions:
-how to select repertoire that’s right for you (shows off your strengths, highlights your personality, & connects to your spirit)
-how to sing different vocal styles of musical theatre
-how to interpret sheet music and analyze the score
-how to prepare for auditions
-how to discover the unique talents and skills you bring to the table
-and so much more!
Each week, you’ll hear educational content, live coachings, and interviews with theatre professionals – all focused on developing your vocal artistry and helping you discover the unique greatness you have to offer the world.
Talent and passion are only the beginning.
I believe that when you put in the work, practice the skills, and do the research, something amazing happens – you become so prepared in your craft that you become unstoppable.
Consider me your own personal vocal coach in your ear buds, cheering you on and bringing you the reality checks you need along the way.
If you’ve been dying to discover the songs that feel right for you, create more texture and depth in your vocal performance, and actually book the gig, then this is the place for you, friend.
I’m Korrie Yamaoka, and I’m so excited to be walking this journey with you. Let’s dive in.
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Welcome to Studying the Song, a podcast for musical theatre actors who want to take their vocal artistry to the next level by going deep into the music of musical theatre.
For the past 15 years of being a voice coach and music director, playing auditions and teaching at the collegiate level, I noticed the same two questions coming up over and over again from singers.
“What should I sing? “ and “How should I sing it?”
There’s often a third question (unspoken) that haunts many performers, “How will I stand out from other performers?”
In this podcast we’ll be answering those questions:
-how to select repertoire that’s right for you (shows off your strengths, highlights your personality, & connects to your spirit)
-how to sing different vocal styles of musical theatre
-how to interpret sheet music and analyze the score
-how to prepare for auditions
-how to discover the unique talents and skills you bring to the table
-and so much more!
Each week, you’ll hear educational content, live coachings, and interviews with theatre professionals – all focused on developing your vocal artistry and helping you discover the unique greatness you have to offer the world.
Talent and passion are only the beginning.
I believe that when you put in the work, practice the skills, and do the research, something amazing happens – you become so prepared in your craft that you become unstoppable.
Consider me your own personal vocal coach in your ear buds, cheering you on and bringing you the reality checks you need along the way.
If you’ve been dying to discover the songs that feel right for you, create more texture and depth in your vocal performance, and actually book the gig, then this is the place for you, friend.
I’m Korrie Yamaoka, and I’m so excited to be walking this journey with you. Let’s dive in.
Whether you’re a young actor or a Broadway veteran, chances are you’ve had a horrifying audition experience. Ever had the accompanist stop playing in the middle of your audition? Or did you show up late and nearly miss your audition appointment?
In this special episode, my fellow music director Kathryn Lounsbery and I share our own horror stories from behind the piano as well as submissions from listeners, including Broadway’s Beth Malone (Fun Home, Angels in America).
You’ll hear us talk about Sondheim mishaps, terrible dance calls, callback partners that botched the scene, and directors cutting you off multiple times on a song. The stories are truly terrifyingly brutal and yet somehow also make us feel like we’re not alone in this crazy theatre experience.
If you’re looking for a good laugh or you just want to know you’re not the only one with a horrific audition experience, then take a listen to this episode!
Listen to the whole episode now or use the time stamps below to navigate to specific stories.
1:00 Welcome/Kathryn’s Russian Grad Schoo Horror Story
6:54 Korrie’s Page-Turning Nightmare
9:29 Jessica’s Mortifying New York Audition
15:44 Tyler’s Improv Fail
19:05 Bryan’s Frightening Callback Email
22:35 Mitzi’s Sondheim Fiasco
24:25 Robert’s Brutal Sondheim Audition
29:04 Melissa’s “In the Heights” Disaster
35:04 Korrie’s Dreadful Hemiola from “The Great Comet”
36:37 Tim’s Ghastly “Annie” Audition with Martin Charnin!
44:44 Lauren’s Grad School Professor from Hell
49:44 Kathryn’s Kia Commercial Audition Humiliation
56:00 Beth Malone’s Hellacious Lincoln Center Callback for South Pacifi
Xo,
Korrie
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Studying the Song - Audition Prep and Musicianship for Musical Theatre
Welcome to Studying the Song, a podcast for musical theatre actors who want to take their vocal artistry to the next level by going deep into the music of musical theatre.
For the past 15 years of being a voice coach and music director, playing auditions and teaching at the collegiate level, I noticed the same two questions coming up over and over again from singers.
“What should I sing? “ and “How should I sing it?”
There’s often a third question (unspoken) that haunts many performers, “How will I stand out from other performers?”
In this podcast we’ll be answering those questions:
-how to select repertoire that’s right for you (shows off your strengths, highlights your personality, & connects to your spirit)
-how to sing different vocal styles of musical theatre
-how to interpret sheet music and analyze the score
-how to prepare for auditions
-how to discover the unique talents and skills you bring to the table
-and so much more!
Each week, you’ll hear educational content, live coachings, and interviews with theatre professionals – all focused on developing your vocal artistry and helping you discover the unique greatness you have to offer the world.
Talent and passion are only the beginning.
I believe that when you put in the work, practice the skills, and do the research, something amazing happens – you become so prepared in your craft that you become unstoppable.
Consider me your own personal vocal coach in your ear buds, cheering you on and bringing you the reality checks you need along the way.
If you’ve been dying to discover the songs that feel right for you, create more texture and depth in your vocal performance, and actually book the gig, then this is the place for you, friend.
I’m Korrie Yamaoka, and I’m so excited to be walking this journey with you. Let’s dive in.
