That little voice in your head calling you a fraud? Yeah, it's time to evict them.

Let's be real; imposter syndrome sucks. Joined by special guest, Barbara Jurgensmeier, the tea trio (see what we did there) unpacks what it might look like, how it can feel, and possible ways to cope with the frustrating feelings of inadequacy. And don't forget, you're a badass!

Barbara Jurgensmeier is a Kansas City based music therapist, vocalist, music director, and collaborative pianist.

Dress up your tea and settle in for this invaluable convo and hang.

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Group warm-ups are VITAL. We're not just telling people what to sing; we're building something bigger. And that's the tea.

A well-executed warm-up sets the foundation for the ensemble (and the soloists) to build upon. It's laying the concrete before adding the framework. Join us for tea as we chat about their fruitful benefits and how we can go about incorporating them into our rehearsal routine.

Do you have your tea with or without milk? You'll find out how Margo and Delano prefer their tea in this episode!

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It's all about the vibes. And in a rehearsal room, there are behaviors that make the vibes ELECTRIC, and actions that bring the whole mood down. The way we show up - from the production team to the cast and everyone in between - can make a huge difference in how the rehearsal process goes.

Tea time is nigh! Grab a cuppa and settle in; we're ready to spill.

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The audition notice says 16 bars. But which 16 bars make sense? What does the casting panel want to see?

Crafting an audition cut can be fun when you have some good starting points. Join Delano and Margo for a hot cuppa as they share their tips on creating a cut that is both authentic and captivating.

It's tea time!

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Some might say that working on acting the song is exclusively the director's job. But what about all of the details in the music that inform the story? And doesn't the story inform the vocal choices to be made?

Oooh, there's a lot to break down here. Do you have your tea? Ours is ready, and it's time to spill.

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Sheet music can be a gold mine for the singing actor, providing a map for the character's journey. So how do we find these clues? How important is it to sing EXACTLY what's written? When is there room for freedom? Answers coming your way.

The kettle is hot. Tea time is here!

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Smaller audition books are all the rage! Who has time to shuffle through 30 songs that haven't been touched since senior recital to find the perfect audition piece? Focusing on who YOU are as a person and artist will help you find the best material - you will SHINE!

Join Margo and Delano as they discuss ways to build an efficient, concise, and compelling audition book that shows the best of you.

You'll be on your way to building the perfect book, and we'll be sipping our tea!

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Let's get in the weeds. How do we help the ensemble discover and portray the story behind the pitches on the page? Teaching notes alone isn't enough. Our duty is to develop and arm our casts with as many tools as we can to empower them to go further. That starts with US.

Some useful ideas, tools, and food for thought coming your way. It's tea time.