Resources for Makin' It On Your Own Terms
Information and Inspiration from artists and thinkers inside and outside the Opera world.

What is this?
While creating the first season of Makin' It in Opera, I kept seeing how this whole conversation is already in full swing - and we are all more than invited to join.
This is a place to start.
A sort of compendium of what I've found, and I know it's not nearly close to everything (see request for additions below!).
This is for people ready to get out of the industry and start to forge their own path - in their life and their art.
Links to articles, podcasts, and resources to support that journey of forging your own path.
Links to articles, podcasts, and resources to support those wishing to shape opera.

How to use:
Take a look around!
Additions welcome!
If you have something you would like to add, please write makinitinopera@gmail.com with the info for each of the categories and any additional information you feel is important.
Self-promo is allowed; we only ask you remember your WHY.
If it is to serve other artists in our field so they can find their own artistic voice and share it with the world, than it is welcome here!
For example: While extremely important, this is not a place to offer voice lessons or audition coaching, UNLESS there is a specific emphasis on empowerment.
However, life and business coaching would be welcome.

NOTES
(ANY ADDITIONAL INFO)

Article: Yes-And Asking ourselves and eachother
questions about creation, priviledge, power, and responsibility

https://www.larktheatre.org/blog/asking-ourselves-each-other/

@blackoperaalliance
https://www.blackoperaalliance.org/home

Resource Sharing. Mission: to inspire creativity, provide vital resources,
and to mentor musicians so that they may have an impact on the opera world.

@sing_tank
https://www.victoryhallopera.org/singtank/

Charlotte Jackson and Perri di Christina create a leftist dreamspace
for opera singers that questions the existing structures of the opera
industry with delightful irreverence.

Ema Katrovas interviews independent artists inside and outside the
opera industry about how they make their art and their perspective
on how the art/opera industry is currently set up, and how it needs
to change.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsvqp0op_kIchNPGM95HJJg/videos
https://www.facebook.com/SopranoKarenSlack
www.sopranokarenslack.com

https://www.facebook.com/groups/323498618536331

A group by singers for singers dedicated to taking back our power
over the direction our career takes and the direction the opera industry
takes. Constructive, nurturing, supportive conversations facilitated
by founder Dana Lynne Varga, a singer and career coach.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/628561221100607

A group built around conversations to revolutionize different facets
of the music industry and grow the musician mindset to include
entrepreneurship, camaraderie, and a new understanding of value.
Facilitated by founder and singer, Gilad Paz.