Modern Singer

It's been a while, Modern Singers! I am so excited to be back and sharing more with you all. We're starting out 2026 strong with a warm-up series that I use in ALL of my classes. Whether you're getting ready for an audition, class, or just working on strengthening your voice, this one's for you! Let’s get social: ⁠Follow us on social media⁠ ⁠Search our website⁠ ⁠Check out our Shop⁠ ⁠Follow Alyssa

The start of a new school year is so exciting. New teachers, new colleagues, new goals, and a NEW planner! Keep track of all in-person and virtual happenings in our Modern Academic Planner. Specifically designed for vocal majors and teachers, this planner targets your singer-specific needs to keep you organized all year! All of the pages in this 53-page planner are undated so you can re-use them every year. Use it digitally or print it out and stick it in your music bag. Resources: Modern Academic Planner Let’s get social: Support the podcast Follow us on social media Search our website Check out our Shop Follow Alyssa Follow Brennan Follow Ellen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/support

As performers who teach, there is so much going on. From balancing your schedule to maintaining your energy levels, a lot goes into every single day! Today, Alyssa and Brennan talk about the top 3 things they’ve learned as teachers so far! Resources: Download the Voice Studio Contract Template 70: The Voice Studio Template 64: 15 things I learned in my first semester as a college professor Let’s get social: Support the podcast Follow us on social media Search our website Check out our Shop Follow Alyssa Follow Brennan Follow Ellen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/support

Social media is a whirlwind to tackle on your own. From algorithms to follower counts all the way down to the content itself…what do you do to keep it working for you? This week, Alyssa and Brennan talk about how they use their personal social media accounts to spread the joy of what they do and how they spend their lives! Resources: Social Media Workbook Branding Workbook Let’s get social: Support the podcast  Follow us on social media Search our website Check out our Shop Follow Alyssa Follow Brennan Follow Ellen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/support

So many companies nowadays are doing both opera and musical theater. How do you make yourself more marketable and desirable? By doing BOTH! This week, Alyssa and Brennan talk about their shared history as cross-over artists from the beginning. What are you waiting for? Find your next favorite piece today! Resources: Check out last summer’s Rep Series! 38 - Standard Opera Rep 39 - Musical Theater 40 - Obscure Operas 41 - Contemporary American Operas 42 - Putting it all together Let’s get social: Support the podcast Follow us on social media Search our website Check out our Shop Follow Alyssa Follow Brennan Follow Ellen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/support

Networking is something business majors learn but it isn’t really talked about in your standard music education program. We have to meet so many people that it can be overwhelming to figure out how to start growing your professional network. Make networking a breeze by using our Networking Tracker! This week, Ellen and Alyssa break down how to utilize this digital tool. Resources: Download your own Networking Tracker Let’s get social: Support the podcast Follow us on social media Search our website Check out our Shop Follow Alyssa Follow Brennan Follow Ellen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/support

Living out of a suitcase can be incredibly difficult. As contracts can take us all over the world, knowing what to pack for performances, comfort, personal items, and health care is incredibly important! This week, Alyssa and Brennan talk all about their packing essentials. Resources: Alyssa’s Epsom Salt recommendation Hatch Sunrise Alarm  Let’s get social: Support the podcast Follow us on social media Search our website Check out our Shop Follow Alyssa Follow Brennan Follow Ellen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/support

A singer’s job application looks different than most. We have to fill out forms and then submit tapes and dance and all of the things just to see if we get chosen for the second round of callbacks. This week, Alyssa and Brennan break down how they find jobs and connect with agents to do so. Resources: Networking Tracker Let’s get social: Support the podcast  Follow us on social media Search our website Check out our Shop Follow Alyssa Follow Brennan Follow Ellen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/support

When it comes to self-tapes and cold emailing, Alyssa and Brennan are VERY experienced. A lot of the job that we do is applying and auditioning…but how do you start? This week, Alyssa and Brennan talk all about what they put into a self-tape and cold email to book the dang job! Resources: Networking Tracker “Influence is Your Superpower” by Zoe Chance Let’s get social: Support the podcast Follow us on social media Search our website Check out our Shop Follow Alyssa Follow Brennan Follow Ellen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/support

Whether you’re just starting out or want to revamp your voice studio, use our easy contract template to create your own. Just download the template, plug in your information, and it’s ready to use! Resources: Voice Studio Template Let’s get social: Support the podcast  Follow us on social media Search our website Check out our Shop Follow Ellen Follow Alyssa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/support

NOTES Ellen is officially out on maternity leave (happy birth day baby squee!) and we are so excited to have Brennan Martinez joining the podcast for the summer! Fellow cross-over artists, Brennan and Alyssa talk about how they met and Brennan shares some of her favorite recent performance memories. Resources: More about Brennan Episode 10: The Importance of Crossover Featuring Songs for a New Week  Let’s get social: Support the podcast Follow us on social media Search our website Check out our Shop Follow Alyssa Follow Brennan --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/support

The whole reason to make a website is to share your work. But what happens when people look you up or look up the things that you do but…you’re not in the first page of their search results? This week, Ellen and Alyssa break down some of the first things you sould do when you’re working on optimizing your online presence. Resources: Google SEO Guide   Let’s get social: Support the podcast  Follow us on social media Search our website Check out our Shop Follow Ellen Follow Alyssa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/support

You made it! You graduated! …now what? Navigating the start of your post-grad life can be incredibly overwhelming. In today’s episode, Ellen and Alyssa dive into some seemingly trivial aspects that are crucial for setting yourself up for future success. Tune in and get ready to take the world by storm! Let’s get social: Support the podcast Follow us on social media Search our website Check out our Shop Follow Ellen Follow Alyssa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/support

Summer is here and whether you are creating your own opportunities or working with a company, you will always want to promote yourself and the projects you are working on. Sometimes selling tickets or promoting yourself feels weird and icky, but you want other companies and your colleagues to see the amazing things you are doing. This week Ellen and Alyssa dive into their marketing brains to talk about how to market yourself without shame or making it weird! Resources:  How to Self-Promote Without Shame by SYDNEY ROSLIN Bitly Let’s get social: Support the podcast Follow us on social media Search our website Check out our Shop Follow Ellen Follow Alyssa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/support

This summer is the perfect time to reassess what you’re doing for your career, why you are doing it, and how to make your processes work for you! We've created the perfect Reset Bundle to do just that! This week, Ellen and Alyssa break down everything you need to now before you buy. What’s in the bundle? We’ve included our - 1/5/10 Year Planning Worksheets - Budget Bundle 2.0 - Monthly Habit Tracker - Role Study Checklist Get your copy today Want to know more? Send us a DM so that we can chat more about it in another episode! Let’s get social: Support the podcast Follow us on social media Search our website Check out our Shop Follow Ellen Follow Alyssa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/support

Teaching can take a lot out of you, but it can also be so rewarding! This week, Alyssa is sharing all about what she’s learned as a first-semester college professor. From being mistaken as a student to braving the boat to collaborating with new colleagues, this episode has it all! Want to know more? Send us a DM so that we can chat more about it in another episode! Let’s get social: Support the podcast  Follow us on social media Search our website Check out our Shop Follow Ellen Follow Alyssa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/support

Today, Ellen and Alyssa are diving into the world of LinkedIn profiles and why they're not just for people in corporate jobs anymore. Not only is it a great place to meet casting and producers, but it’s also a great way to stay connected to parts of your network that might not be on other social media platforms. Want to know more? Send us a DM so that we can chat more about it in another episode! Resources: How to schedule a LinkedIn post Let’s get social: Support the podcast Follow us on social media Search our website Check out our Shop Follow Ellen Follow Alyssa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/support

What do your goals accomplish if you’re never checking in on them? What needs to be evaluated and adjusted?  This week, Ellen and Alyssa go over the 3 main categories of goals we set at the beginning of the year: Career, Social, and Self. After three months of implementing your goals for the year, where are you at? Want to know more? Send us a DM so that we can chat more about it in another episode! Resources: Episode 51  Episode 47 1/5/10 Year Planner Let’s Go Compost  Let’s get social: Support the podcast  Follow us on social media Search our website Check out our Shop Follow Ellen Follow Alyssa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/support

Motivation can be really hard, especially when you’re the one in charge of your time and effort. It can be even harder when you don’t have a school schedule to define your timelines. Whether you’ve been out of school for a while or you’re just on summer break, this week we’re talking about different ways to keep yourself going!  Have something you want to hear about? Send us an email or submit our topic request form! Resources: How to stay motivated as a musician How to stay motivated in the music industry 10,000 Hours I am - motivational mantra app 1, 5, and 10 Year Plan Worksheets Learn Your Music the Right Way Workbook Let’s get social: Support the podcast  Follow us on social media Search our website Check out our Shop Modern Singer book club Join our newsletter Follow Ellen Follow Alyssa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/support

Being sick is no walk in the park. When it comes to longer illnesses, sometimes we still need to get some work done. This week, Ellen and Alyssa talk about some ways to practice and memorize music that you can do when you’re sick. But don’t forget: sometimes the best thing you can do is to take the rest you need! Resources: Tips and Tricks: Practicing While Sick Let’s get social: Support the podcast  Follow us on social media Search our website Check out our Shop Follow Ellen Follow Alyssa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-singer-llc/support