Life On Tour Podcast
In this special episode, Manon Gunderson-Briggs (currently touring in Come From Away) chats with singing teacher, actor and singer Jennifer Peers about how to best maintain your voice on tour.
They talk about: Jen’s journey in the industry; maintaining the balance of a healthy voice, mind and body; vocal technique and being a “small muscle athlete”; the biggest vocal challenges of touring; vocal load and rehearsals; why singers sometimes don’t take their vocal needs seriously; maintaining your vocal practice on tour; your “vocal budget”; what you should do if something doesn’t feel right; your “voice squad”; how nerves can affect your voice plus much more!
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Australian Musical Theatre Festival
The 2022 Australian Musical Theatre Festival is taking place from 18-22 May in Launceston, Tasmania. Guest artist, Jennifer Peers sat down in conversation with Artistic Director, Tyran Parke to discuss teaching, life as a soprano, and the upcoming festival classes and performances.
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10 Tips For A Self-Tape Audition
Even pre-pandemic, self-tape auditions were increasingly common. For many musicals, a video submission is often required in order to secure a live audition in front of the panel. So, if you haven’t already, start making friends with the camera. You don’t need an expensive fancy set-up, but a few tips and tricks can help make your videos look and sound great!
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How To Write Your Vocal Range On Your Resume
For musical theatre performers, it’s standard practice to list your voice type and range on your resume. If you’re uncertain about how to write this accurately, here are a few tips to help.
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Company Podcast
Had a great chat this week on @companypod about what it means to train your voice holistically, theatre mishaps during My Fair Lady, and the journey of turning your passion into a business. Company is a new podcast created by Tiana Catalano and Giorgia Kennedy connecting Australian artists by talking all things personal, professional and spiritual.
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5 Films for Musical Theatre Singers
Must-watch documentaries you can stream now!
I looooove a doco. Make it a musical one and my day is made. So, for your viewing pleasure here is my curated #quarantineandchill playlist of musical documentaries to keep your creative cup full.
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10 Ways To Stay Creative At Home
Mates, it’s been a tough time lately and so many people in our industry are impacted by theatre closures and cancelled auditions. If you find yourself feeling stuck, here are 10 ways that might help to use this time to rest, learn, create and connect online.
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Preparing Your Best Musical Theatre Audition
“I love auditioning!” said no-one (ever).
Let’s face it, it’s stressful to walk into an audition room facing judgement, comparison and frequent rejection.
As a voice teacher, I spend countless hours helping performers prepare for auditions and yet I still see so many sabotaging their chances for success with poor preparation.
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A Quick Chat with Performer and Vocal Coach Jennifer Peers
Jennifer Peers, currently performing in Fiddler on the Roof, is in demand both as a musical theatre performer and teacher. She has performed in many Australian musicals including City of Angels, Loving Repeating, and the Australian tours of Mary Poppins and My Fair Lady, and appeared on the West End in Shoes and Master Class. Along with performing herself, Jen teaches a number of aspiring performers and working professionals in the musical theatre industry. We caught up with Jen to talk about all things vocal health, teaching and performing.
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