
The YAP (The Young Artist Podcast) was created to be a resource for all young artists in the field of opera, whether still in school, doing the YAP circuit, bridging the gap to a professional career, or finding non-traditional paths to a career in opera. We interview established singers, coaches, administrators, and other leaders in the field about the topics important to you as you make your way ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Categories | ArtsPerforming Arts | ||||

We put out a call for voicemails from our listeners, speaking to their experiences in 2020, and you answered! We heard from singers around the world about their trials and triumphs during a truly unprecedented year. One of those singers, mezzo Jackie... more
On this bonus episode of The YAP, we feature another podcast, Shaken to the Chord, hosted by soprano Mimi Hilaire. Emily Hughes was a guest on this episode, in which she and Mimi discuss musicians and music during pandemics throughout the ages, inclu... more
In our 10th episode, we chat with soprano Stephanie Ann Ball about her recital work and her correlating career as a high-performance coach. Stephanie has made a singing career outside of opera, curating themed recitals and performing them around the ... more
In our 9th episode, we speak to tenor Derek Rue about his life as an American singer in Germany and his work as a personal trainer for singers. Derek started out as professional snowboarder, and discovered his talent and love for singing on the later... more
In our 8th episode Dana Lynne Varga speaks to us about her multi-faceted career as a singer, voice teacher, career coach, artistic director of Mass Opera, and the founder of The Empowered Musician. She believes strongly that we need to change the way... more
In our 7th episode, we talk to Justin Werner and Zoey Preston of Stratagem Artists. As the youngest managers in the field, and former singers themselves, they bring a unique perspective to what they do. We discuss when a singer should look for manage... more
In our 6th episode, we talk with young tenor and founder of YAC Tracker (Young Artist Community Tracker), Jordan Weatherston Pitts. Jordan is a fierce advocate for young artists, and his professional career has blossomed since his debut in New York C... more
In our fifth episode we talk to Houston-based stage director and intimacy/fight choreographer Frances Rabalais about her work with singers and about the importance of intimacy choreography that is mindful of boundaries. She gives helpful advice for y... more
This is an excellent podcast! It’s comprehensive and thought provoking, a truly valuable resource to young artists.
It had the best time visiting with you! Congratulations on this great new venture.
This was so engaging, even for someone with no opera background at all. Can’t wait to hear more!










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