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How to Sing Solo on Valentine's: An Opera Singer's Guide to Self-Love
Harbour for the Arts - February 15, 2024 04:20 - 5 minutesDo you dread Valentine's Day because you are spending it alone? Fear not! I have a plan. In today's episode enjoy this casual conversation about how you can celebrate Valentine's Day alone and actually enjoy it! Host Bri Cooper Instagram Harbour for the Arts Instagram Bri Cooper, Mezzo...
Podmas Ep. 18 Tips to Start the New Year Off as a Performing Artist
Harbour for the Arts - January 12, 2024 05:00 - 11 minutesWe all need to work on strategies for starting the year off right. We all of the best of intentions. How can we put into practice some of the tips that I am talking about in today's episode of Podmas Ep. 18. Host Bri Cooper Instagram Harbour for the Arts Instagram Bri Cooper, Mezzo Sop...
Podmas Ep. 17 Leaning into Loneliness as an Artist
Harbour for the Arts - January 03, 2024 16:00 - 15 minutesHave you ever felt lonely? Most of us have at one point or another. What do you do about it? Today I am giving a few tips to help you lean into that feeling of loneliness as a performing and or creative artist. Like many of us, we run from it, and run directly into a poor decision or not so gre...
Podmas Ep. 16 Reflections of 2023 The Year I Did Not Make A Resolution
Harbour for the Arts - January 03, 2024 01:00 - 8 minutesI decided to start 2023 without making any resolutions. I remember just wanting to get through Christmas without both of my parents being around. I surprised myself. Host Bri Cooper Instagram Harbour for the Arts Instagram Bri Cooper, Mezzo Soprano, MBA, BM (@bricooper.mezzosoprano) • ...
Podmas 15 Harmonizing the Holidays: Decluttering and Organizing Tips
Harbour for the Arts - December 31, 2023 10:15 - 10 minutesOrganizing after the holidays and before the New Year can help set a positive tone for the upcoming months and create a sense of clarity and renewal. Here are some tips to help you declutter, prioritize, and prepare for the year ahead: Reflect and Review: Take some time to reflect on the past y...
Podmas Ep. 14 Kwanzaa, Having Faith and Spicy Vinegar
Harbour for the Arts - December 31, 2023 09:45 - 9 minutesYou made it to IMANI! Enjoy the recipe. Host Bri Cooper Instagram Harbour for the Arts Instagram Bri Cooper, Mezzo Soprano, MBA, BM (@bricooper.mezzosoprano) • Instagram photos and videos Spotify Playlists Harbour for the Arts Tik Tok Bri Cooper Mezzo Soprano SHOPPING Us...
Podmas Ep. 13 Opera, Molasses Water and Kuumba
Harbour for the Arts - December 31, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutesI hope you enjoy today's recipe. Host Bri Cooper Instagram Harbour for the Arts Instagram Bri Cooper, Mezzo Soprano, MBA, BM (@bricooper.mezzosoprano) • Instagram photos and videos Spotify Playlists Harbour for the Arts Tik Tok Bri Cooper Mezzo Soprano SHOPPING Use my Ra...
Podmas Ep. 12 Opera Singers, Nia and Sautéed Pecans
Harbour for the Arts - December 31, 2023 08:24 - 7 minutesThe fifth principle. Of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Did you know Nia means purpose?Host Bri Cooper Instagram Harbour for the Arts Instagram Bri Cooper, Mezzo Soprano, MBA, BM (@bricooper.mezzosoprano) • Instagram photos and videos Spotify Playlists Harbour for the Arts Tik T...
Podmas Ep. 11 Kwanzaa, Candles, Pink Punch and Ujamaa
Harbour for the Arts - December 31, 2023 07:40 - 9 minutessymbolic of the Nguzo Saba, the Seven Principles, the matrix and minimum set of values which African people are urged to live by in order to rescue and reconstruct their lives in their own image and according to their own needs. Host Bri Cooper Instagram Harbour for the Arts Instagram B...
Podmas Ep. 10 Seven Symbols of Kwanzaa, Caribbean Sorrel and Ujima
Harbour for the Arts - December 31, 2023 05:46 - 12 minutesThere are seven symbols of Kwanzaa which represent the seven principles. I am happy to share this Caribbean beverage which originated in West Africa. Caribbean Sorrel. Host Bri Cooper Instagram Harbour for the Arts Instagram Bri Cooper, Mezzo Soprano, MBA, BM (@bricooper.mezzosoprano) ...
Podmas Ep. 9 Kwanzaa Create Kujichagulia in Our Music and Creativity
Harbour for the Arts - December 31, 2023 04:02 - 8 secondsLets talk about a few ways you can practice the second principal of Kwanzaa Kujichagulia as a practice in our own musicianship and creativity. Practicing Kujichagulia (self-determination) in music involves asserting one's cultural identity, creativity, and self-expression within the musical real...
Podmas 8 Principle 1 of Kwanzaa: Umoja
Harbour for the Arts - December 29, 2023 04:47 - 6 minutesI went to my first Kwanzaa celebration about 20 years ago. In my family we usually celebrate Junkanoo and Boxing Day so going to a Kwanzaa celebration was new to me. It was such a beautiful event filled with so much hope. The wonderful thing about Kwanzaa is you do not have to feel intimidated b...
Podmas Ep. 7 Books You Should Read in 2024
Harbour for the Arts - December 29, 2023 02:36 - 11 minutesIf you are interested in reading the books mentioned in this podcast. Click the links below. Daily Rituals: How Artists Work Daily Rituals: Women at Work Digital Marketing for Musicians Social Media Marketing for Musicians Simple Money Pulling it All Together Host Bri Cooper Inst...
Podmas Ep. 6 Gift Ideas
Harbour for the Arts - December 25, 2023 10:13 - 10 minutesLast minute gift ideas Host Bri Cooper Instagram Harbour for the Arts Instagram Bri Cooper, Mezzo Soprano, MBA, BM (@bricooper.mezzosoprano) • Instagram photos and videos Spotify Playlists Harbour for the Arts Tik Tok Bri Cooper Mezzo Soprano SHOPPING Use my Rakuten Code...
Podmas Ep. 5 Fun DIY Holiday Crafts to Enhance Your Mental Wellbeing
Harbour for the Arts - December 24, 2023 21:14 - 13 minutesThere are so many great wellness benefits that go along with keeping your hands busy. The crafts shared in this episode are fun, quick and easy. If you are looking for a personal gift, or maybe activities to decorate your home. The crafts I am sharing on today's episode will help you do just tha...
Podmas Ep.4 Global Xmas Traditions that remind me of operas
Harbour for the Arts - December 24, 2023 20:06 - 10 minutesThere a few global Christmas traditions that remind me of an opera. On todays podmas episode I am talking about traditions from a few other countries, that remind me of an opera! Go figure. I hope you like this episode of podmas. Can you name a few others? Host Bri Cooper Instagram Harbou...
Podmas Ep. 3: Shopping and Creating Space
Harbour for the Arts - December 24, 2023 16:28 - 24 minutesThis year I honestly was not feeling it. It took me a long time to get into the holiday spirit. This includes shopping! Instead of walking through the malls, being stressed out even more. I took the unconventional approach by doing everything on line and either having it delivered to me or to th...
My Christmas Memories: Podmas Ep. 2
Harbour for the Arts - December 21, 2023 11:27 - 6 minutesToday I am sharing some of my favorite Christmas Memories. This episode started out as Christmas traditions, but I realized that they were more memories, than traditions. My parents loved Christmas, especially my mother. The holiday music, the festivities, the guests, the food.... all of it. My ...
Podmas Day 1 Where I've Been
Harbour for the Arts - December 16, 2023 18:14 - 16 minutesHappy Podmas! It might be a little unoriginal but that's what I am tagging this series as. So many of you Have been wondering where I have been. What was supposed to be a week break turned into a month, then several months. I hope after you listen to today's episode you will understand why. It's...
Graceful Artistry: Post Pandemic Etiquette for Performing Artists
Harbour for the Arts - May 30, 2023 21:32 - 18 minutesIn the Harbour for the Arts, where passion and talent converge, maintaining good manners is essential for opera singers. By practicing respectful communication, graciousness with audiences, professionalism backstage, fostering a collaborative spirit, and cultivating a positive reputation, opera ...
Meet Kyla Zhao Author of the runaway hit The Fraud Squad
Harbour for the Arts - May 11, 2023 02:15 - 20 minutesToday, we have a special guest, author Kyla Zhao, known for her debut novel "The Fraud Squad." Born and raised in Singapore, Kyla graduated from Stanford University with a Master's in Communications (Media Studies) and a Bachelor's in Psychology. She works in marketing at a tech company in Silic...
I Never Walk Alone: Memories of Opera Diva Shirely Verrett
Harbour for the Arts - March 31, 2023 13:05 - 45 minutesAs Women's History Month and National Reading Month comes to a close, it's important to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable achievements of women throughout history. One woman whose story deserves recognition is Shirley Verrett, an African American opera singer who broke barriers in the m...
When a Colleague Turns Into Competition
Harbour for the Arts - March 07, 2023 11:53 - 21 minutesI am so excited to speak with international tenor Jordan Pitts. We are discussing a somewhat taboo topic that a lot of people in this business don't discuss (in public at least), competition, and how to be a good colleague. Mr. Pitts has been recognized for his "heroic", "passionate" and "bewitc...
Madam Butterfly and White Lotus
Harbour for the Arts - February 17, 2023 01:32 - 13 minutesThis was a really fun episode! I invited writer, Armaan Babu to discuss the similarities and differences between the White Lotus compared to Madame Butterfly! Full transparency: I have not seen season 2 of The White Lotus, and he had not seen the opera, Madame Butterly. So I thought it would be ...
Black History, English National Opera and How to Advocate for Yourself
Harbour for the Arts - February 04, 2023 04:01 - 31 minutesUpdate about the English National Opera Black History Month: Celebrating African American Opera Singers Tips on how to advocate for yourself! Today's podcast is brought to you by Wow Skin Science Order today and save up top 75% OFF. Get an additional 10% Host Bri Cooper Instagram Har...
Genres of Opera with Jeffrey Chappell
Harbour for the Arts - January 30, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutesGuest JEFFREY CHAPPELL Host: Bri Cooper Sponsor: 728 Media Host Bri Cooper Instagram Harbour for the Arts Instagram Bri Cooper, Mezzo Soprano, MBA, BM (@bricooper.mezzosoprano) • Instagram photos and videos Spotify Playlists Harbour for the Arts Tik Tok Bri Cooper Mezzo Sopran...
Glyndebourne Opera, Harry and Meghan, Wait...How did I get into opera?
Harbour for the Arts - January 07, 2023 01:55 - 17 minutesIf you have not been keeping up with the Arts Council's latest budget slash in England, I have the details for you! This time we are talking about Glyndebourne Opera! If you don't know it, look it up you will be amazed at the work they do. I seriously hope to sing there one day. A question I al...
Opera and Creativity
Harbour for the Arts - December 29, 2022 21:49 - 16 minutesWelcome to Harbour for the Arts! Where opera, the performing, and creative arts, meet lifestyle". When was the last time you played? I'm talking about summer camp or recess played? As a classical singer, there is so much value in being creative through your craft. Today I am talking to Bert Menn...
Holiday Traditions Meghan Markle and The English National Opera OH MY
Harbour for the Arts - December 25, 2022 05:17 - 23 minutesThanks so much for joining me for today’s special episode. A holiday episode including what I’m watching on TV, special holiday traditions, and what’s going on with the English National Opera. You can follow me on Instagram at Harbour r for the Arts Tik-tok, Bri Cooper mezzo soprano Host Bri ...
Things Opera Singers Don't Talk About
Harbour for the Arts - November 16, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutesIn today's episode, I am discussing some topics that are considered taboo as an opera singer. However, they are the same topics that cause a great deal of stress in the lives of opera singers everywhere. From deciding to start a family while being a performing artist to being lonely on the road ...
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