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The iCadenza Story
Julia and I [Jennifer] often get comments that we look alike, sound alike, and say similar things. I always say that it is like people and their pets – after enough time together, their identities start to merge. I’m not sure which of us is the human or the pet
On Being a Communicator – Amanda McAllister
For me, being a musician is quite simply being a communicator. I communicate ideas, emotions, stories, and information through music. More specifically, I communicate through my singing voice. I have spent a long time learning how to communicate, first in an educational setting and now through performance. Good communication skills
Courage and perspective – Sarah Tatto
A few years ago, I decided to give up music. I wanted to find another meaningful career path that would give me more financial security and stability than that of music. Having identified myself as a musician and being trained in this field, it was a challenge envisioning my skill
Traveling By Ear – Lindsay Feldmeth
It was a warm, humid Thursday in Vienna and I was having a stressful day. I rushed onto a subway train (the U-3 line) and absent-mindedly picked up a glossy magazine. As I slid into the nearest plastic seat, a magazine insert fell into my lap. There was a picture
Botswana On My Mind – Lindsay Feldmeth
I’ve started to dream about Africa. In April, I’ll be launching an opera festival in the heart of Botswana. That’s my new year’s resolution for 2013! But organizing a festival takes a lot of mental energy. I think about it constantly. I talk about it. I even dream about it.
A Lesson I Have Been Learning – Sarah Tatto
I enjoy formulating analogies. Analogies are mental metaphors that aid in linking and clarifying ideas. According to one online dictionary, they enable comparisons based on the similarities “between like features of two things.” Lately, my thoughts have been focused on growth and change as well as judgment and fear. These