Laura B
Chapter Summary: Many promising singers seem to fall off of the face of the earth. This is not because they are not talented, but they may not have had everything that it takes. To be a successful professional singer, one must not only have a great voice and technique, but they must have the affect of a performer in their poise, appearance, confidence, and stage personality. Having strong interpretive ability and musicality is also very important. The ability to work with people, be reliable, have experience, and many other qualities also go into making a professional stand out from others. One must put their whole heart and love into what they are doing, and it will make auditioning and performing more effective. When auditioning, it's important to sing songs that shows off the voice and shows us best. We must exhibit a love for what we are doing, and also have the patience and understanding that we may need to try many times before getting hired. What it all comes down to is that we perform because we love it. The love for performing will help us to have the discipline necessary to do all that it takes.
Key Concept: "Build on your greatest strengths but keep the whole picture in mind so that no weakness will keep you from the success you deserve."
Key Terms: Hyperfunction, musicianship and musicality, audition,
Making Connections: I feel that all of the principles discussed in this chapter really can be generalized to being successful at anything in life. Going through the list, I recognized some things that I need to work on personally. I've just got to work towards those things one step at a time.
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