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Let’s be honest — building a performance resume can feel tougher than perfecting your technique. In a competitive field, a clear, polished resume is just as essential as your headshot or recordings. This guide breaks down the process and offers straightforward advice from the industry professionals who actually read your resume.

by Rachel Campagna and Sarah Kim Stepping into the audition scene can be both exhilarating and nerve-wracking, whether it’s your first...

by Alexander York Sitting together in the basement of a wood-paneled pizza parlor in Central City, Colorado after having sung the seventh...

by Marissa Moultrie During the Covid-Pandemic, between playing Animal Crossing and making whipped coffee, I had multiple friends and...

Auditions never stop, and neither do you. At every stage in your career, you want to put your best self out for the world to see. Similar...

Ah, audition season. The season we love to hate and hate to love. The inevitable industry cycle of life, and the cycle we certainly can't do alone. We're excited to share this list of Stagetime community members that play auditions and recordings. Pictured L to R: pianists William Woodard, Marika Yasuda, William Kelley, and Felix Jarrar. Whether you need a new collaborator in a new city, a partner for working on and recording new rep, an audition jump-in, or a COVID swap, loc

By Rachel Campagna As classically-trained musicians living in a world that is constantly progressing and innovating, it seems that it is...

by Solomon Reynolds Do you remember the first time you experienced music in a way that just… got you hooked for life? For a family talent...

Sarah Kim discusses the impacts of privilege on the careers of underrepresented groups of artists & industry leaders and proposes solutions.

Tislam Swift, a tenor currently teaching Survey of African American Music at the Jacobs School of Music at IU, shares his personal journey.

"To keep up with the digitized world, we need tools that are just as creative and high-quality as the work we do on stage."

"Access to your role models is possible in a way it never was before—reach out to them for advice, or feedback, or just solidarity."

“Art isn’t easy. Every minor detail is a major decision.” —Stephen Sondheim

"Remaining present in our community is a precious skill in a world where face-to-face time is severely limited."

"Before we even enter the physical space of a rehearsal room, we have the opportunity to connect."