We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Lindsay Kate Brown. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Lindsay Kate below.

Lindsay Kate, appreciate you joining us today. Earning a full time living from one’s creative career can be incredibly difficult. Have you been able to do so and if so, can you share some of the key parts of your journey and any important advice or lessons that might help creatives who haven’t been able to yet?

The path to becoming a professional musician is one that requires dedication, strength, and perseverance…along with a passion for music, of course! I’m very grateful to be making an impact on the opera industry, both as a performer and a teacher, but I will never fail to recognize the work it has taken to get me this far, and the work I must continue to do to grow within it.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

My knowledge of opera and classical music was very limited until college: I grew up in a small rural area in upstate New York and my only experience in opera was sing a show at a local theater in 5th grade. We saw Puccini’s La bohème and I didn’t recall anything about the show other than it snowed and somebody died at the end (spoiler!). In my first semester of college as a Music Education major (I wanted to be a high school choir director) my voice teacher said to me: “You should consider opera.” and that’s when I fell in love with the art form. I went to our school’s music library and would stay in there for hours, listening to operas, watching DVDs of performances, looking through scores, and I really imagined myself being on that stage, sharing my love of music with strangers. From that moment, I chose to dedicate my life to sharing stories and connecting to others through music.

My work now is a mix of singing onstage and teaching voice: I’m very fortunate to have had the opportunities to sing on some of the biggest stages and work with the best people in our industry to create these works of art. I’m also equally fortunate to be a mentor and teacher to some amazing students who have the same desire to work in and make an impact on the industry that I’ve dedicated my life to.

Our industry is not a perfect one, by any means, but I hope to be a part of the change, both as a performer and a teacher.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

I am a firm believer that there are few things that can be understood by all; music is one of those things. Regardless of what language the music is sung in, the beat that is has, or what the production looks like, music is a display of human emotions that everyone listening can relate to.

The most rewarding part of being an artist is connecting people through those human emotions and, hopefully, bringing people from all walks of life together.

Looking back, are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?

This is not one specific resource, per se, but human connection and networking is so important! Networking and building relationships can provide opportunities for professional growth, access to valuable resources, and a support system in navigating challenges. Cultivating a diverse network can open doors to new perspectives, collaborations, and potential career opportunities!

Contact Info:

• Website: www.lindsaykatebrown.com
• Instagram: @lindsaykatebrown
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindsaykatebrownmezzosoprano
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lindsaykatebrown
• Other: Artist page on Promethean Artists’ website: https://prometheanartists.com/lindsay-kate-brown

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