Being a well-rounded performer means you ought to have a perspective of the classical music scene beyond the world of opera. Subscribing to blog feeds such as Around the Classical Internet (part of the terrific Deceptive Cadence site at NPR Classical) and checking them regularly is an easy way to stay informed.
Think you'd be great at leading an opera production but lack the funding? Fractured Atlas is a great resource that can help you hone your development skills; an upcoming session on fiscal sponsorship on June 13 might be just the ticket to get you in the producer's chair.
Lost a day over the holiday weekend and finding it hard to get back in the swing of things? Why not make a habit of being productive in a more structured approach? What does Jerry Seinfeld have to do with opera auditions or the practice room? We'll answer these questions and more in this week's Tools of the Trade.
Coming up on your membership expiration date and want to lower your renewal fee? YAP Tracker has always offered $5 referral credits and new membership discounts for anyone using our refer-a-friend system; we now also offer an easier way to notify your friends and colleagues about our service: Facebook.