Past Event Materials
Couldn't make an event? Don't worry, we've provided you with select handouts, presentations, and tools.
March 2013
Becoming Bulletproof: Overcoming Performance Anxiety
Noa Kageyama showed students how to manage performance anxiety, even in the most stressful of situations.
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February 2013
Establishing a Private Studio
Rose Sciaroni, Mike Walker, and Katie Dukes discussed how to launch a successful studio, with tips for how to bring your services to a saturated market.
Download our notes on Establishing a Private Studio
Download the Establishing a Private Studio presentation
Download the Establishing a Private Studio handout
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Creating a Website
Project Jumpstart interim coordinator Lindsay Medina and team member Joanna Helms walked through how to determine your website's purpose and what to include, then demonstrated popular website builders Wordpress and Weebly.
Download the Creating a Website presentation
Download the Weebly Basics handout
Download the Wordpress Basics handout
Music Copyright and Distribution in the Digital Age
JSoM resident copyright lawyer Naz Pantaloni discussed copyright law and its affects on music and answered questions related to reproduction and fair use.
Download the Music Copyright and Distribution presentation
January 2013
Recording Basics
Mark Hood and Konrad Strauss provided information about and demonstrations of basic recording techniques.
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October 2012
Finding a College Teaching Job
Kyle Adams, Brian Horne, and Eugene O'Brien provided suggestions for applying to college teaching positions, including how to decide where to apply, interview tips, and insights on the application process.
Download Professor Adams's presentation on how to present yourself in an interview
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Articulate Your Mission
Karl Paulnack, Director of Music at Boston Conservatory, led a discussion on constructing an effective mission statement.
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Singing in Europe: Continuing the Conversation
Byron Knutson, director of the Opera Studio of the Komische Oper Berlin, discussed how to be successful in finding a singing job in Europe.
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Audition Success
David Effron, Jeff Nelsen, and Arthur Fagen spoke about audition strategies and techniques.
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September 2012
Singing and Auditioning in Europe
Emilio Pons, Falko Hönisch, and Wolfgang Brendel shared insights on how to navigate a singing career in Europe.
Learn about What the Fach, the career guide for opera singers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Visit the NYIOP (New York International Opera Auditions) website
The State of the Orchestra
Stephen Wyrczynski, Jorja Fleezanis, and Edward Gazouleas discussed life as a symphony musician, from contract negotiations to labor disputes.
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April 2012
Show Me the Money! Finding, Writing, & Getting Grants
Professors Giovanni Zanovello, Kimberly Carballo, and Carmen Téllez, along with GradGrants Center consultant Cassandra Chambliss, spoke about a variety of funding options for research, projects, and professional development.
Visit the GradGrants Center website
View the GradGrants Center funding tips presentation
View Professor Zanovello's presentation
December 2011
Buzzworthy: Powering Your Online Presence
Guest panelists Madalyn Parnas, Dmitri Vietze, and John Tafoya provided insight about creating a professional online presence.
Download Professor Tafoya's tips for building a successful website
Download a guide to drawing traffic to your site
Watch the video: John Tafoya
Watch the video: Madalyn Parnas
Watch the video: Dmitri Vietze
Watch the video: Q & A
November 2011
The 2012 Idea Competition: Be a Winner!
The Hoosier Hatchery team gave a presentation on the 2012 Idea Competition. (A recap is also available on our blog.)
Download the Idea Competition presentation
Transforming Ideas into Opportunities
Special guest Kevin Woelfel spoke about his arts opportunity analysis tool, I'mART. He also introduced students to a set of resources designed to help in idea brainstorming, financial planning, and the creation of a value proposition.
Download the I'mART booklet
Download the planning resources worksheet
Be sure to check out our Event Calendar for a complete listing of past and future events!
