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This week's episode features the music of Sigmund Romberg's The New Moon. I'm currently in a production with Lyric Stage in Irving, TX. I absolutely love this show and it's music. I believe you will too! Learn all about it in this week's show!

It's The NEW YEAR!!! 2016! Time for New beginnings, a new chapter, one more chance for you to attack your goals. One of the most common New Years Resolution is to "lose weight." In this week's episode, Ol' Yeargain AKA The Opera Bro talks about his 5 Weight Loss Tips!

George London was a Canadian born Bass-baritone who took the whole world by storm. His voice was immense, powerful, but also capable of a whole array of colorful expression. But he wasn't born into fortune or wealth. The life and career was one of hard work, struggle, and heart break. His work is a huge source of inspiration for singers of all experiences levels and his story is more than worth telling! This episode is a Tribute to the life and career of George London.

Merry Christmas! I hope you're having a lovely holiday week and you're enjoying all of the festivities. To help you celebrate the season I've made a compilation of some of my favorite singers singing some of my favorite Christmas Tunes!

Stephen Clark is one of my best friends and a wonderful bass-baritone that has had immense success in the young artist circuit. In the past two years Stephen has worked with Seagle Music Colony, Tulsa Opera, Fort Worth Opera, Sarasota Opera, Saratoga Opera, Chataqua Opera, and will be a part of Central City Opera this summer as an Apprentice Artist singing the role of Angelotti in Tosca. Stephen is one of the hardest working singers I've had the pleasure of knowing and we've been through thick and thin together. In this episode we talk about what inspired him to pursue singing, the highs, the lows, and what it takes to have a great audition season. Make Sure You Check OUT HIS WEBSITE: http://www.stephenclarkopera.com/

This is another SOLO Show featuring your host, Ol' Yeargain AKA The Opera Bro. This episode features audio clips of recent performances as well as favorite pieces for the holiday season. We also have announcements for future performing projects near and far, and updates related to Operabrotraining.com and THIS podcast! So sit back, chillax and listen to the sweeeeet baritone of The Opera Bro.

Seth Carico is a Bass-Baritone and is in his fourth season with the Deutsche Oper Berlin. Although Seth is a successful performer, he's had many obstacles that he's fought to overcome including losing 75lbs, learning how to sing at the professional level required of an elite performer, and figuring out how to live in Germany, away from the comforts of home and family. Website: http://www.sethcarico.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sethcaricobassbaritone/?fref=tsTwitter: @mephysto42

John Michael Haas is a fellow is got a beautiful voice and a passion for performing. His passion has led him to ask many questions on how he can master his craft. This pursuit has led to an encyclopedia of tools and tricks that have helped him develop his instrument holistically. You will love hearing all about how John has found how to get himself into a "flow state" and be able to channel his creativity in an immensely effective manner. Backstage Webpage: http://www.backstage.com/JohnMichaelHaas/Social Media -Twitter/Instagram: @JohnMichaelHaasFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnMichaelHaas

In Part 1 of Episode 19 we learned about Regina Grimaldi. In part 2, Regina turns the tables and interviews The Opera Bro - AKA Kasey (Ol') Yeargain. Learn more about the host of the show and creator of everything opera bro related. Website: TheOperaBro.comTraining Website: Operabrotraining.comSocial Media -Twitter and Instagram: @TheOperaBroYouTube ChannelFacebook - The Opera Bro - Opera Bro Radio : The Podcast

At the age of 11 Regina Grimaldi contracted a disease that required her to have a tracheotomy. This experience left doctors to assume that she would never be able to talk, let alone sing. Fast forward years later and she is now an Operatic Soprano and Voice teacher. Learn how she went from the gurney to the stage in part 1 of this episode! Her Teaching StudioHer Page on MIA 

This is a solo show featuring the Host of Opera Bro Radio: The Podcast - Kasey Yeargain AKA The Opera Bro AKA Ol' Yeargain. He talks about upcoming projects, plans for future shows, current obsessions, and shows some audio clips from recent productions. Good times!

It is a pleasure of mine to bring you this interview today. I've always been attracted to studies of the voice in all sorts of different fields. Accent and dialect work is something that has seemed extremely fascinating to me, and this summer after seeing Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's production of Billy Elliot, I was enchanted with the color of the language and was excited to hear that Oklahoma had it's very own residential expert in this realm.Rena Cook is Professor Emeritus in the University of Oklahoma’s Helmerich School of Drama where she taught voice, speech and dialects.  She is also the founder of Vocal Authority, a training and development business created to serve corporate clients, including politicians, attorneys and CEOs who want to use their voice in more commanding and authentic ways.  She is also a distinguished actress, key note presenter, voice over artist and professional voice trainer. Rena holds a Master of Arts degree in Voice Studies from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, a Master of Fine Arts in Directing from the University of Oklahoma, a Master of Science degree in Guidance & Counseling from the University of Tulsa and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Education from the University of Arizona.  Website: http://renacook.com/"Breath in Action - The Art of Breath in Vocal and Holistic Practices" by Jane Boston and Rena Cook

Michael Hewitt is an exceptional young singer, actor and performer and someone who has spent the majority of his life learning how to improve his crafts in the worlds of opera, singing, theater, and fitness. His devotion to self improvement and personal growth is inspiring, so listen up and take notes! BLOG: http://musicandweights.com/Twitter/Instagram: MichaelHewitt23Website: http://www.michaelhewittonline.com/

After hearing only amazing things about his work from mutual friends and colleagues, I knew I had to learn more about Chuck Hudson and his performing philosophies. Chuck’s specialty in movement comes from a background in gymnastics as well as being one of three Americans to have received a diploma from the Marcel Marceau International School of Mimedrama in Paris. He is the only American to be appointed to teach at Marceau’s School.This is a tremendous episode and I'm excited for you all to hear it! Website: http://chdirector.com/ Here is a list of books I recommend…I only mentioned the first one in our chat.Acting Techniques:·       Respect for Acting: Uta Hagen·       On the Technique of Acting: Michael Chekhov·        Acting is Believing—A Basic Method: Charles McGraw, Larry D. Clark·       The Actor and the Target: Declan Donnellan·        Actions—The Actors' Thesaurus: Marina Caldarone, Maggie Lloyd-Williams·       The Acting Edge—Performance Unleashed: Dean Carey Movement Techniques:·       Body Wisdom: Arthur Lessac·       The Articulate Body: Anne Dennis·        Etienne Decroux: Thomas LeabhartCommunication & Organization:·        First Things First: Stephen Covey·        How to Work a Room: Susan RoAne·        The Open Mind—Exploring the 6 Patterns of Natural Intelligence: Dawna Markova

Brandon J. Coleman is arguably the MOST jacked Opera Singer out there. In this episode he talks about how he balances maintaining a model level physique with the demands of a blooming opera career. Website: http://www.brandonjcoleman.com/Social Media: @Brandonjcoleman

Wes Mason has always loved music. But it was only after hearing a recording of the late/great Franco Corelli that Wes Mason decided that his pursuit in life will be centered around being a professional opera singer. But that has not stopped Wes from working to improve all aspects of his creativity. Website: http://wesmasonstage.com/Social Media: @Wesmasonstage 

Hassan Nazari-Robati has just finished his third year touring the show Beauty and the Beast as Lumiere. Two years of the domestic tour, one year in the international tour. In this episode we learn about Hassan and his journey into being a singing actor, what it's like being a candlestick for eight shows a week, the difficulties of "lost in translation", and what it's like before and after tour life. Hassan singing "Be our Guest!" LIVE!Hassan on Twitter: @HNRhasatweeter

I had an absolute blast recording this interview with my friend and colleague, Andi Dema. Andi and I met during Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma's production of Oklahoma! I had the privilege of sharing a dressing room with this guy and got to know his story. I deeply respect Andi's ideas on acting and felt the need to share his perspective on the craft with you, the good people of the internet. This show is not only informative, but it's also hysterical. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll walk away being changed for the better.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Tim Rogan while he was in town to performing the role of Tony Elliot with Lyric Theatre's production of Bill Elliot. I had never seen Rogan perform in person prior to this interview...but now that I have, I am blown away with this guy's presence on stage, physically and vocally. You can tell by this interview that Tim is passionate about acting, singing and living the life of a professional performer. He allows every experience to be one of learning and despite being a young man, he shows wisdom way beyond his years. Having spent two years on national tours, (Gaston in Beauty and the Beast and Lancelot in Camelot) Tim is now taking the big apple by storm. Along with his performing credentials, Tim also has a lot of "iron cred." He definitely lives the lift big, sing big, look great doing it lifestyle and allows his training to compliment his performing goals. I learned a great deal from doing this interview and I know you all will as well. Where to Find out More about Tim Rogan:Tim Rogan's Website: http://www.tim-rogan.com/Instagram and Twitter: @tim_roganThe Facebook Fan Page Things Discussed in This podcast:The Portable, Foldable, Pull Up Bar.Freeletics

This week I am pleased to feature my voice teacher, my client, my mentor and father figure, Dr. William Nield Christensen. Dr. Bill (as his students and friends fondly call him) has been a huge influence in my training as a singer, and I am proud to call him one of my personal training clients. In this episode we not only talk about the man, the voice and his teachings, but we talk about his weight loss journey and some of the pitfalls he faced in his path to a healthier life. Dr. Bill passes some sage advice to the singers and performers of the future.  Blog Post That Features His (initial) ResultsThe Art of MimingDr. Bill at Oklahoma City University How Contact Dr. Bill: Email: wchristensen@okcu.edu***Update***Dr. Bill continues to lose weight and is now around 200lbs, making his total weight loss around 65lbs (so far.) Just recently he had a physical with his doctor and his health markers have improved vastly and now officially off of High Blood Pressure Medication. Congrats, Dr. Bill!