Krishna AlexandraSep 7, 20213 minNew BeginningsYou might have noticed that this particular blog was... delayed. In fact, you haven't heard from me since I started my August intensive...
Jenny RibeiroAug 13, 20214 minChameleon or Butterfly?Auditioning for New York Dramatic Voices felt like a long shot. While my voice has changed quite a bit from my coloratura days, or even...
Jose HernandezAug 11, 20212 minFinding New Opportunities in the Opera and Classical Music World After COVID-19Of all the anxiety and unknown factors since March 2020, the one thing that seems like the greatest barrier to starting all over again is...
Jenny RibeiroAug 9, 20216 minJuggling: A Day in the Life of a Singing MamaHello everybody! Well. If you know me at all, or if you’ve read some of my last blog posts, you’ll know that one of the most important...
Jenny RibeiroAug 3, 20212 minThe Questions We AskDedicated to all of the wonderful Masterclass presenters all over the world, but especially at NYDV, who patiently listen to all of our...
Jenny RibeiroAug 2, 20214 minPreparations and PivotsHello! Welcome to my story of Session 2 of New York Dramatic Voices Role Prep in the Summer of 2021. My name is Jenny Ribeiro and I will...
Krishna AlexandraJul 27, 20213 minStriking a BalanceThis has been a challenging week for me. Session 2 of the NYDV Summer Role Intensive starts next Monday, and my first priority is making...
Krishna AlexandraJul 19, 20215 min15 Days and CountingWhat week is it again? 15 days and counting down.... With the start of my role intensive at NYDV right around the corner, I find that I...
Krishna AlexandraJul 9, 20213 minStanislavski, Actioning, and My Journey to the Center of the RoleThe world we live in is aggressively fast-paced, and as performers it often feels as though we are constantly playing catch-up. Even if...
Krishna AlexandraJun 28, 20213 minGetting to know AzucenaMy dear readers, I don't know how many of you have ever experienced the singular joy of performing a role onstage, whether opera, MT or...
Krishna AlexandraJun 14, 20218 minFinding my voice againHow Did We Get Here? It might seem quaint by today's standards, but my family has a family business. I'm in the same industry as my...