Opera N' Coffee

This episode explores the confluence and difference between passion and mattering. www.candiceshaughnessy.com

Hi Everyone! I'm back after a long hiatus. Here's a little episode on how to get out of a creative rut. www.candiceshaughnessy.com

An amazing interview with the one and only Megan Ihnen.  For more info about Megan and her work visit: https://meganihnen.com/. Support this podcast on Buy Me a Coffee! Email me: candice.shaughnessy@gmail.com

Tips and trick for managing anxiety as a performing artist. Support this podcast on Buy Me a Coffee! Email me: candice.shaughnessy@gmail.com

Hi Everyone,  I have begun to use the platform Buy Me a Coffee for all of my extra content. Check it out here. What do you want to see on this platform? Email me and let me know: candice.shaughnessy@gmail.com. 

Josey is a rockstar in the world of musical theater. She has performed all over the United States and is currently pursuing her MFA at West Virginia University. We talk about nomadic performer life, when to go union, and how to stay motivated in this crazy career.  P.S. I was DEFINITELY Ruth, not Mabel in Pirates of Penzance.  Josey's Instagram: @joseymariemiller West Virginia Public The...

Creativity coach Rebecca Hass teaches us how to find our creativity and shepherd it compassionately.  Learn more about Rebecca's work here: http://www.rebeccahass.com/ Want to be on the Opera N' Coffee podcast? Fill out my contact form at www.candiceshaughnessy.com

My sister, Averie Shaughnessy-Comfort educates us on how musicians and other performing artists are hired by an art museum.  Check out the Erie Art Museum here! www.candiceshaughnessy.com

How to find ways to be constructive and move forward rather than giving into cynicism and malicious criticism.  Have an idea you want to talk to me about on the podcast? Submit a form at: www.candiceshaughnessy.com

How and when to embrace seasonality as a performing artist. www.candiceshaughnessy.com

SaraKate is a good friend of mine from Pittsburgh and she is living the non-union actor life in NYC. Listen in for some great tips on self-tapes, auditions, and how to make NYC home.  Follow SaraKate on Instagram: @sarakatecoyne Classes Referenced in the Episode: Actor's Connection Motivated Movers Growing Studio

This episode talks about creating systems to batch your work so you can have more time and energy for yourself.  Join the Singing Biz Class Join the free Artistic Career Mini-Course on Udemy for Free Join my Mailing List

A short introduction to Pareto's Principle (also known as the 80/20 rule). Get your FREE Artistic Career Jumpstart Guide HERE

Are you in a panic mode about making more money as an artist? Do you feel like you are taking every single little thing, running around, and grasping at straws? This episode gives you some ideas to get out of that mode and into an empowered place.  Overcoming Underearning by Barbara Stanny Get the FREE Artistic Career Jumpstart Guide. Join us for The Singing Biz Class in July 2022!

"I don't know" can be an extremely powerful phrase for voice teachers. This episode outlines three reasons why. Get the FREE Artistic Career Jumpstart Guide. Join us for The Singing Biz Class in July 2022!

How to give yourself some sanity during audition season. 

A short episode on how to figure out your personal wiring and use it to your advantage in your career and life. 

In this episode we dive into why community theatre and opera are important for the betterment of humanity and the arts.

Some productivity hacks for performing artists.

Part 1: How to work social media as a performing artist. Part 2: Why we need to be cautious in our use of social media. (Rant alert!)

A podcast about a dark sides of a career in the performing arts...

Basic vocal health maintenance tips. 

The Basics of Marketing for Performing Artists. 

What does networking look like in the performing arts? Let's talk about the basics today!

Some ideas on how and what to track from your auditions.