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29: What Truly Matters In A Vocal Audition with Geoffrey Castles
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Today, we chat with Geoffrey Castles, the amazing musical director currently working on Miss Saigon. Geoffrey shares his journey from playing the piano to becoming a musical director for big shows. He gives us great tips on preparing for auditions, especially for singing.
Highlights:
- Geoffrey’s Journey: Learn how Geoffrey started playing the piano at age 10 and found his love for musicals.
- First Time Conducting: Hear about Geoffrey’s first time conducting Wicked and what he learned from that experience.
- Audition Tips: Get valuable advice on how to prepare for auditions, including being yourself, practicing well, and having a good set of songs ready.
- Vocal Training: Understand the difference between a singing teacher and a vocal coach, and why you need both.
- Handling Nerves: Discover ways to manage performance anxiety and stay calm during auditions.
- Touring Abroad: Geoffrey talks about the challenges and fun of touring internationally with Miss Saigon.
What to Expect:
This episode is full of useful tips from an expert in musical theatre. Geoffrey shares easy-to-follow advice on how to shine in auditions, keep learning, and take care of yourself.
Connect with Geoffrey:
- Instagram: @geoffreycastles
For more information and to send us questions, email us at info@thedive.com.au. Don’t forget to follow and subscribe for more fun and helpful episodes!
Show Notes:
- Geoffrey’s background and journey in music
- First conducting experience with Wicked
- Tips for preparing for auditions
- The roles of a singing teacher and a vocal coach
- Managing nerves and staying authentic
- Insights on touring with Miss Saigon
- Geoffrey’s contact information and social media handles
Tune in to learn how to succeed in the musical theatre world!
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Step Three: 🎥 Watch our MOST DOWNLOADED Podcast Episode with Luca Dinardo
Chapters
1. Evolution of a Musical Director (00:00:00)
2. Standing Out in Auditions (00:13:09)
3. Preparing for Auditions (00:16:40)
4. Developing Vocal Range and Audition Material (00:20:47)
5. Building an Effective Audition Book (00:25:11)
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