http://www.artistshousemusic.org/people/Michael+Ricciardone The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/michael+ricciardone Michael RicciardoneMichael Ricciardone from NYU talks about different vocal performance careers and techniques. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/michael+ricciardone#comment Michael Ricciardone New York University (NYU) Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 571 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/pursuing+a+career+in+the+creative+arts Pursuing a Career in the Creative ArtsMichael Ricciardone from NYU gives advice on pursuing a career in the creative arts. He advises people to be open to every one of their talents, to learn their craft, and to not get too discouraged. He believes it is about having patience and loving what you do. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/pursuing+a+career+in+the+creative+arts#comment Advice Michael Ricciardone New York University (NYU) Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 575 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/music+theater+auditions Music Theater AuditionsMichael Ricciardone from NYU talks about what to expect when doing musical theater auditions and what character traits are important for musical theater. He describes the audition process by defining a breakdown, explaining an agent's role, and gives advice for the audition. He suggests one always have a picture and resume in their portfolio and to dress and present yourself professionally. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/music+theater+auditions#comment Auditioning Music Education Advice Auditioning Michael Ricciardone Musical Theater New York University (NYU) Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 572 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/teaching+opera+vs+musical+theater Teaching Opera vs. Musical TheaterMichael Ricciardone from NYU talks about the differences in teaching opera and musical theater and the demands for each discipline. He explains that at NYU he tries to pick operatic pieces that young people can sing and are more in line with their vocal requirements so as not to cause vocal damage. He also teaches his students how to take care of their voice, develop the ability for energy to keep up the voice throughout a show and other vocal health techniques. He also discusses the differences between singing opera and musical theater such as the importance of projecting in opera and having a healthy supported voice in musical theater and the role of the person in charge of sound in the theater. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/teaching+opera+vs+musical+theater#comment Classical/Opera Michael Ricciardone Musical Theater New York University (NYU) Opera Teaching Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 573 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/professional+singing+and+vocal+damage Professional Singing and Vocal DamageMichael Ricciardone from NYU talks about the life of a professional singer and how important it is to maintain proper vocal health. He explains that it's easy to develop bad vocal habits. He discusses how he helps students rehabilitate their voice when they're doing a show. He believes a student can only change a habit by changing the way they think about it. Yelling, singing too high for too long, and carrying the chest voice too high are all examples that can lead to vocal damage. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/professional+singing+and+vocal+damage#comment Performing/Wellness What are some wellness resources for musicians? Health & Wellness Michael Ricciardone New York University (NYU) Voice Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 574 at