Classically (Un)Trained

One of the wisest pieces of advice I’ve gotten is that success is about knocking on as many doors as possible. As in: If you aren’t wanted in one place, try another. And while a place might be a particular company or theatre or agency - it can also be a city or even a country. But how do you know it’s time to seek greener pastures? And how should you prepare for the journey?Music composed, recorded and produced by Silvia BerroneCover art by Kateřina KrejcarováTo leave a rating for this podcast, follow the instructions for whichever podcast app you are using. Transcript and sources for this episode: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/2025/03/03/episode9/Newsletter: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/newsletter/Leave response (can be anonymous): https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/message-box/Community: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/community/Sponsor an artist: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/sponsor-an-artist/Website: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/Instagram: @ema_katrovas_podcast

Ah, networking…not to be confused with the network effect, though perhaps there are some similarities. Let’s examine the ever-befuddling Human Element of the arts, and how to keep your soul intact while navigating it.Music composed, recorded and produced by Silvia BerroneCover art by Kateřina KrejcarováTo leave a rating for this podcast, follow the instructions for whichever podcast app you are using. Transcript and sources for this episode: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/2025/02/24/episode8/Newsletter: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/newsletter/Leave response (can be anonymous): https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/message-box/Community: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/community/Sponsor an artist: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/sponsor-an-artist/Website: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/Instagram: @⁠ema_katrovas_podcast

Writers throw away drafts, painters paint over botched canvases. But where can classically-trained performers try and fail and try again?Music composed, recorded and produced by Silvia BerroneCover art by Kateřina KrejcarováTo leave a rating for this podcast, follow the instructions for whichever podcast app you are using. Transcript and sources for this episode: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/2025/02/17/episode7/Newsletter: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/newsletter/Leave response (can be anonymous): https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/message-box/Community: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/community/Sponsor an artist: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/sponsor-an-artist/Website: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/Instagram: @ema_katrovas_podcast

I got some feedback on Classically (Un)Trained over the time I was on break and I need to address it. The issue: This podcast is too pessimistic! Before proceeding with the rest of the season, I’d like to make the case for why I'm actually wildly optimistic.I'm also going to talk about how Classically (Un)Trained is the right THING but might be in the wrong MEDIUM.Music composed, recorded and produced by Silvia BerroneCover art by Kateřina KrejcarováTo leave a rating for this podcast, follow the instructions for whichever podcast app you are using. Transcript for this episode:https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/2025/02/10/intermezzo/Newsletter:https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/newsletter/Leave response (can be anonymous):https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/message-box/Community:https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/community/Sponsor an artist:https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/sponsor-an-artist/Website:https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ema_katrovas_podcast/

The first thing I learned about marketing for performers is: “You are a product.” But is that really the right message for young performers? And might there be a better alternative? The season will resume on February 3rd. You can find the full schedule here: ⁠https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/episode-schedule/⁠ Transcript and sources for this episode: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/2024/12/09/episode6/ Music composed, recorded and produced by Silvia Berrone Cover art by Kateřina Krejcarová To leave a rating for this podcast, follow the instructions for whichever podcast app you are using.  Newsletter: ⁠https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/newsletter/⁠ Leave response (can be anonymous): ⁠https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/message-box/⁠ Community: ⁠https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/community/⁠ Sponsor an artist: ⁠https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/sponsor-an-artist/⁠ Website: ⁠https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠@ema_katrovas_podcast

If you’ve never heard of the network effect, prepare to get disillusioned. But don’t despair – knowing how the internet works can help you put focus in the right place as an artist. And there are also aspects of this new world we live in that are full of possibility. Music composed, recorded and produced by Silvia Berrone Cover art by Kateřina Krejcarová To leave a rating for this podcast, follow the instructions for whichever podcast app you are using.  Transcript and sources for this episode: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/2024/12/02/episode5/ Newsletter: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/newsletter/ Leave response (can be anonymous): https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/message-box/ Community: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/community/ Sponsor an artist: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/sponsor-an-artist/ Website: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/ Instagram: @ema_katrovas_podcast

Let’s get a basic understanding of the five basic ways the arts get funded, how funding influences the nature of the art being made, and what that means for you as a performer. This episode became rather long - here are some timestamps in case you want to listen to just parts: 00:17:06 - what I think I did wrong in my funding attempts 00: 28:54 - The 5 Types of Arts Funding Music composed, recorded and produced by Silvia Berrone Cover art by Kateřina Krejcarová To leave a rating for this podcast, follow the instructions for whichever podcast app you are using.  Transcript and sources: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/2024/11/25/episode4/ Newsletter: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/newsletter/ Leave response (can be anonymous): https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/message-box/ Community: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/community/ Sponsor an artist: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/sponsor-an-artist/ Website: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/ Instagram: @ema_katrovas_podcast

What can you do with a performing arts degree, you ask? Well, according to some educators within the performing arts, you can be a great realtor if your performing career doesn’t pan out. Let’s articulate why that sort of thinking is counterproductive but also how exactly academic training DOESN’T prepare us for the real world and which skills to focus on to fill in what academic training leaves out. Transcript and sources: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/2024/11/18/episode3/ Music composed, recorded and produced by Silvia Berrone Cover art by Kateřina Krejcarová To leave a rating for this podcast, follow the instructions for whichever podcast app you are using.  Newsletter: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/newsletter/ Leave an anonymous answer: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/anonymous-answers/ Community: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/community/ Sponsor an artist: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/sponsor-an-artist/ Website: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ema_katrovas_podcast/

What can you do with a performing arts degree, you ask? Well, according to some educators within the performing arts, you can be a great realtor if your performing career doesn’t pan out. Let’s articulate why that sort of thinking is counterproductive but also how exactly academic training DOESN’T prepare us for the real world and which skills to focus on to fill in what academic training leaves out. Music composed, recorded and produced by Silvia Berrone Cover art by Kateřina Krejcarová Transcript of episode: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/2024/11/11/episode2/ Footnotes & sources for this episode: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/2024/11/11/episode2/#footnotes&sources Newsletter: ⁠https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/newsletter/⁠ Leave an anonymous response: ⁠https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/anonymous-answers/⁠ Community: ⁠https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/community/⁠ Sponsor an artist: ⁠https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/sponsor-an-artist/⁠ Website: ⁠https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ema_katrovas_podcast/⁠

Let’s start this first season with the assumption that what you do as a performer is valuable beyond bringing you joy or status or distraction. It’s a radical thought, I know. But without it, there’s no point in your listening to this podcast. So let me make a case for why you matter as a performing artist and how what I want to share on this podcast can help you make the best use of it. Music composed, recorded and produced by Silvia Berrone Cover art by Kateřina Krejcarová Transcript of episode: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/2024/11/04/episode1/ Footnotes & sources for this episode (including some pretty extensive arts employment data for the EU): https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/2024/11/04/episode1/#footnotes&sources Newsletter: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/newsletter/ Leave an anonymous response: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/anonymous-answers/ Community: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/community/ Sponsor an artist: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/sponsor-an-artist/ Website: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ema_katrovas_podcast/