So the reviews are coming in for Gianni “Johnny” Schicchi, which means I have to read them, and then decide if I care about them or not. Reviews are a double-edged sword in many ways. A wise voice teacher once told me, “If you believe the good ones, then you have to believe the bad […]
Category Archives: Singing
So, The Met Hired Me
One complaint I have heard from people regarding my online presence is that they often hear of auditions I am doing, but never hear if I got the gig or not. Well, let me tell you, the answer is “not.” At least as a general rule. And it is my policy to not post online […]
Look at Me! I’m on TV!
Yesterday I had the distinct and unusual pleasure of being on the local morning show to sing opera and hype my show. The program was called “Studio 10” and there I was sandwiched between a lady speculating as to what Kate Middleton’s hair is going to look like at the wedding, and the SPCA and […]
How Long Does it Take to Learn an Opera?
I am hoping that it takes approximately one day to learn an opera. I worry that this is not the case, but I am leaving for Florida on Saturday to sing a show (which I have already learned, thank goodness!) and my score has not yet arrived for the show I am doing when I […]
My Mother Is Dead in Maine
Let me begin by assuring you that my mother is alive and well, although some people find this hard to believe. In fact, even when presented with seemingly incontrovertible evidence, such as meeting her in person, some people find this hard to believe. I say this because of a few strange encounters at my father’s […]
Ruby Hates Opera
Posting all of those videos last week made me think of the first mildly successful video I ever posted. It was back in 2007 or 2008 and I was trying to learn the role of Ferrando in Cosi fan tutte. The problem was, Ruby did not enjoy my singing, She was a little baby, and […]
The Three Rules of Singing Opera
As a popular and extremely famous opera singer, I am sure that all of you would like to know my secret. How can you do what you do, you are thinking as you read this. Well, I will tell you, so that we can be famous opera singers together. That is just how nice of […]