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In My Musical Opinion

Hosted by Arabella Berman, owner and founder of Arabella's Voice Studio and Piano for the Vocalist, our podcast provides practical tips and expert guidance for singers and multi-instrumentalists. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced musician, we offer valuable insights on "how to" practice strategies, booking gigs, and effective self-marketing, helping you thrive as an independent artist.
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This podcast is sponsored by:

AVS: At Arabella’s Voice Studio, we believe singing is for everyone. We don’t just help you “find” your voice – we celebrate the one that’s already within you.

Piano for the Vocalist: "Piano for the Vocalist” is your ultimate resource for unlocking the skills to self-accompany with confidence. This largely FREE program is focused on teaching singers to use collaborative piano techniques for vocal performance—rather than traditional piano skills—empowering you to accompany yourself with ease.

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Episodes

8 episodes

Rewiring Your Brain: Meghan Purdue on Self-Teaching Music with Digital Tools

Host Arabella Berman welcomes Meghan Purdue, a digital learning expert with experience at MIT and Fidelity, to explore the intricacies of online music education. Meghan shares her personal journey of teaching herself piano using digital ...

May 15, 2025 • Episode 8 • 29:24

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Entrepreneurial Wisdom for Musicians with Lisa Kent

Lisa Kent, a serial entrepreneur and host of the Dauntless podcast, joins Arabella to discuss business strategies for artists. They explore how understanding your audience, developing network strategies, and finding allies can help music...

May 08, 2025 • Episode 7 • 29:46

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Own Your Creative Title: Jenna Blum on Work & Identity

Bestselling author Jenna Blum talks with Arabella about connecting writing and music. They discuss how you can embrace your creative identity, manage multiple projects, and build community as an artist. Jenna shares insights from writing...

May 01, 2025 • Episode 6 • 33:17

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Strategic Thinking for Musicians with Kamillah Collins

Kamillah Collins, an advertising strategist, joins Arabella to discuss the crucial role of strategy for musicians and artists. They explore how defining your why, understanding your audience, and developing a messaging framework (even wi...

April 24, 2025 • Episode 5 • 36:08

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Integrating Piano, Voice, and Life Experiences with Florie Namir

In this episode of In My Musical Opinion, Florie Namir shares her journey integrating piano and voice, discussing how instrumental skills can ground vocal performance and improvisation like scat singing. The conversation emphasizes the i...

April 17, 2025 • Episode 4 • 27:24

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Effective Networking Strategies for Musicians with Adrian Avalos

In this episode of Piano for the Vocalist, host Arabella welcomes Adrian Avalos, Events and Marketing Coordinator at Democracy Brewing in Boston. They discuss effective networking strategies for artists seeking gigs, emphasizing the impo...

April 02, 2025 • Episode 3 • 29:45

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Transforming Practice Challenges into Musical Breakthroughs with Dr. Hubert Ho

In this episode of Piano for the Vocalist, Dr. Hubert Ho explains how integrating piano skills into a vocalist’s routine can enhance warm-ups, improve performance, and strengthen musical independence. The conversation spotlights efficien...

March 27, 2025 • 34:16

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Embracing Musical Dissatisfaction and Optimizing Practice Opportunities

Arabella and Emet discuss the advantages of incorporating piano into a vocalist’s practice routine. They share personal stories on how piano enhances vocal performance, helps with warm-ups, and supports independent music-making. They also explo...

March 20, 2025 • Episode 1 • 34:03

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