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Ever received an audition that asks for a singing sample? Mastering the art of singing in character is crucial for actors, and it all starts with one fundamental principle: act first, sing second.
Host Genevieve Goings, drawing from her experience as the singing train conductor from Disney Junior's Choo Choo Soul and working across countless major productions, guides listeners through maintaining authentic character energy throughout their entire performance. When portraying Princess Anna, her personality shouldn't vanish the moment you break into song! Learn practical techniques to create that seamless transition between spoken lines and singing that casting directors definitely want to hear.
Genevieve explores essential vocal warm-ups like lip trills and character-specific exercises that prepare your voice while keeping you in character. She demonstrates how to practice singing with different emotions – from happy to sad, grumpy to silly – and even challenges listeners to sing as a tiny mouse or villainous character. These seemingly ridiculous exercises are precisely what breaks through self-consciousness and unlocks your full character potential.
Song selection matters tremendously for auditions, so Genevieve discusses choosing pieces that complement your character's personality and emotional journey. Whether you're playing someone quirky like Anna or need versatile options like Bruno Mars' "Count On Me," she provides guidance on matching songs to characters. Plus, download her curated list of 20 audition song ideas with instrumentals and lyrics at GenevieveGoings.com/songs to jumpstart your practice. Ready to transform your singing auditions and bring your characters fully to life? Listen now and discover how to make casting directors forget they're hearing an audition and instead believe they're experiencing a character in their natural world.
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