Thank you so much for your spectacular lecture series! Some of our students may not realize it now, but they got the best advice that money can buy and I’m sure they will all reap the benefits of your wisdom, far into the future in whatever vocations they may decide to pursue professionally. It was a pleasure to have you and I hope we can possibly engage you again in the future – maybe on some other subjects!
All my best,
Joe Wiggett, DMA
Professor of Music, CSU Stanislaus.
"Cindy's Business of Singing classes are one of the most useful things a singer could experience while trying to make their way in the professional singing world at any capacity. Not only is there an amazing focus on how to specifically market yourself to the best of your abilities in every possible situation, it also includes invaluable knowledge about the business side of singing that is often only gained through actual experience as a working singer. So often a program or a music degree won't include anything about actually working as a singer beyond technique, stage experience, and acting, but Cindy's classes teach you how to effectively present those skills and how to monitor and run your experiences as a business. Cindy's experience in the business and her collaboration with other successful artists create an astoundingly in-depth series of courses that teach you everything you need as a working singer from taxes and management to social media platforms and audition materials. They are an essential supplement to anyone wishing to perform professionally as a singer!"
—Lauren Slagowski, soprano, graduate student
"...it's an amazing program ... you get master classes, lessons, coachings, you get to do four opera, concerts, business of singing classes ... you get to work with so many professionals. It's a very good price point. The Business of Singing classes made the program worth it for me even without any of the performing."
—Lauren Slagowski, soprano
“Cindy combines a deep knowledge of the business of singing with a true interest in each singer’s individual goals, interests, and strengths (even in a group workshop!) to give useful, personalized advice.”
"Cindy has lots of experience and perspective to draw upon, being an opera professional working in several capacities; she also has the ability to get to the heart of your question quickly, talk about it frankly and constructively, and offer "real-talk" advice and actionable ideas. I found myself easily creating a "to-do" list from the feedback I received on my questions, and left her session feeling motivated and empowered."
—Danielle Buonaiuto, soprano
“We spend a lot of time talking about how a teacher can be great for one singer and a disaster for another. Cindy’s sage advice, on the other hand, is relevant to all of us: undergrads, opera singers, church musicians, and choristers alike.”
“Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation. You’ll be glad you did.”
“Thank you again for your wonderful seminar last weekend. I am so glad we got to hire you! I have been going over my notes and the databases you have on your site, and I am very excited to think of myself now as a small business owner. I had not, until now, felt such a conviction that I have the ability to become a professional singer, let alone to do it according to my personal goals.”
“Your seminar was easily the most inspiring and educational event that Student Opera At Portland State University (SOAP) has sponsored since its inception. I will be strongly urging next year’s administration to plan for a longer seminar with you next year so that more of your invaluable information can get to our singers. Thank you so much for providing this service for the good of the profession!”
“It was great to see you again last week and to get a chance to tell you how very helpful my consultation with you four years ago turned out to be. As a result of that consultation I have had opportunities that didn’t even seem to be possibilities to me at the time! Given my change in circumstances, I had new and different questions for you. The coffee klatsch was a perfect opportunity to ask them. It was also great to chat with the other singers who came and to hear their questions. Looking over my notes on the session, I found all sorts of valuable advice and suggestions on topics I hadn’t thought to ask about. Thanks so much!”
“I thoroughly enjoyed your sessions. They were friendly, upbeat, informative, and quite helpful. Thank you for helping me to create my own business!”
“I found Cindy’s sessions to be encouraging and just the right amount of motivation to really get me going. I felt empowered after each session to set realistic goals and make sure they are met. What I liked best was the friendly approach, the ‘no bones’ presentation of useful information, and the quality of the information. My favorite was Writing Your Own Business Plan, because this session really helped me to get specific about what I need to do. It also encouraged me to set goals and get going!”
“I am a great fan of yours — my first introduction to your talents was through your ‘Ask Erda’ columns in Classical Singer. Thank you so much for sharing your humor and wisdom. I was so impressed at your breadth of knowledge and your ability to distill it and focus it on my particular strengths and weaknesses. You give me fresh perspective on what I present when I apply and audition, from my personal appearance to the layout of my resume. You encourage me while at the same time being honest in indicating the areas I need to polish.”
“Concise, step-by-step directions on how to plan for your success. It won’t MAKE you successful, but will give you the tools, both mentally and physically to accomplish your goals. It was awesome! ”
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