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.
Auditioning & Storytelling with Folk Music w/Madison Mae Williams
Studying the Song - Audition Prep and Musicianship for Musical Theatre
56 minutes 51 seconds
4 years ago
Auditioning & Storytelling with Folk Music w/Madison Mae Williams
How do we perform folk music in the world of musical theatre? That’s the question I’m covering today with special guest, Madison Mae Williams.
With folk musicals like Hadestown, Come from Away, and Bright Star being so popular right now, I’ve been getting a lot of questions from singers on where to find a folk song and how to perform it for their audition.
This category of musical can seem difficult to audition for because the music doesn’t center on vocal virtuosity. How do we show the auditors our vocal skill when the songs aren’t especially range-y?
Well, my guest today, Madison Mae Williams, is here to speak on exactly that.
Madison Mae Williams is a multidisciplinary artist and scholar based in San Diego. She’s a PhD candidate at UC San Diego and her dissertation project focuses on alienation in countercultural performances of the Long Sixties. She received her BA concentrating in musical theatre, poetry, and Africana studies from Hampshire College.
Her other research areas include American musical theatre, the Black Power/Arts movements, horror and the uncanny, performance for children, and the films of Stanley Kubrick and John Cassavetes.
Maddie is passionate about theatre work that is accessible, radical, and increases visibility and representation for people of marginalized identities. She is a member of the Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas and the Black Theatre Network.
In this episode, we’ll be diving into the following questions:
What is folk music?
Where does it come from?
What kind of stories do folk songs tell?
And how do we perform it as authentically as possible in the world of musical theatre?
If you’re looking to deepen your interpretation of folk songs and step into the audition room with more confidence in this area, then this episode is for you!
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.
