29: What Truly Matters In A Vocal Audition with Geoffrey Castles

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29: What Truly Matters In A Vocal Audition with Geoffrey Castles

The SWING LIFE Podcast

30 minutes 52 seconds

1 year ago

29: What Truly Matters In A Vocal Audition with Geoffrey Castles

Today, we chat with Geoffrey Castles, the amazing musical director currently working on Miss Saigon. Geoffrey shares his journey from playing the piano to becoming a musical director for big shows. He gives us great tips on preparing for auditions, especially for singing.

Highlights:

Geoffrey’s Journey: Learn how Geoffrey started playing the piano at age 10 and found his love for musicals.
First Time Conducting: Hear about Geoffrey’s first time conducting Wicked and what he learned from that experience.
Audition Tips: Get valuable advice on how to prepare for auditions, including being yourself, practicing well, and having a good set of songs ready.
Vocal Training: Understand the difference between a singing teacher and a vocal coach, and why you need both.
Handling Nerves: Discover ways to manage performance anxiety and stay calm during auditions.
Touring Abroad: Geoffrey talks about the challenges and fun of touring internationally with Miss Saigon.

What to Expect:

This episode is full of useful tips from an expert in musical theatre. Geoffrey shares easy-to-follow advice on how to shine in auditions, keep learning, and take care of yourself.

Connect with Geoffrey:

Instagram: @geoffreycastles

For more information and to send us questions, email us at info@thedive.com.au. Don’t forget to follow and subscribe for more fun and helpful episodes!

Show Notes:

Geoffrey’s background and journey in music
First conducting experience with Wicked
Tips for preparing for auditions
The roles of a singing teacher and a vocal coach
Managing nerves and staying authentic
Insights on touring with Miss Saigon
Geoffrey’s contact information and social media handles

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