Daniel Welch
Host of OPERABIZ PODCAST
Daniel is an NYC-based portrait photographer, branding specialist, and media manager with a background in opera. He specializes in editorial/portrait photography, filling the gaps in opera education, and helping singers with their brands and online presence.
Photography (still & motion): Canon, Zeiss, Black Magic, Fuji, film
Audio: CAD, AT, Neumann
Current projects include:
DWM Young Artist Media Scholarship
OperaBiz.com
Assorted Facts
Voice Type: Verdi baritone
Favorite Opera: Faust (Gounod)
Go-To Bourbon: Four Roses Single Barrel
Go-To Cigar: ERDM Choix Supreme
Favorite City (not NYC): Paris
Favorite Vacation Desitination: Tuscany
Motorcycle: 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200N - currently 15 states and 2 Canadian provinces, 32,000mi
Daniel Welch has hosted 31 Episodes.
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Episode 1010: Samantha Hankey
25 March 2019 | 39 mins 1 sec
Get to know one of the Met's up and coming mezzos, on stage for 6 roles this 2018-2019 season: Samantha Hankey. We talk about juggling multi-role prep, her musical background, and collaborating on new music.
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Sam Snook: IMG Artists
18 February 2019 | 1 hr 12 mins
Sam Snook, VP or Artist Management at IMG Artists chats about what a modern manager does, where he discovers his artists (or how best to approach managers you're interested in), and general industry wisdom. Hear it directly from the man who reps Susan Graham, Ben Bliss, Angela Meade and more.
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Lucas Meachem
5 February 2019 | 46 mins 39 secs
baritone, classical music, classical singer, new york, nyc, opera, opera singer, podcast, social media, social media for singers, social media marketing
From singing with your own voice to his blog and social media engagement, baritone Lucas Meachem covers the ins and outs of being a modern singer.
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Ben Bliss
20 January 2019 | 51 mins 3 secs
met opera, opera, social media, social media for singers, social media marketing, soprano, tenor
Ben Bliss chats about his transition from Hollywood production to the Met stage, about tenacity, and the importance of knowing when to pivot.
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The Chautauqua Opera Company
7 January 2019 | 1 hr 12 mins
chautauqua opera, classical music, classical singer, new york, nyc, opera, opera singer, podcast, social media, social media for singers, social media marketing
Steven Osgood, Michael Berg, and Sara Noble from The Chautauqua Opera Company join the podcast to discuss the ins and outs of their company and the Young Artist program.
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Dísella Lárusdóttir
11 December 2018 | 1 hr 4 mins
met opera, opera, social media, social media for singers, social media marketing, soprano
Dísella hangs out and talks about Iceland, the opera-industry equation myth, Marnie, and balancing the life of an artist and being a mom.
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SMSB: Why Follower Engagement is Important
3 December 2018 | 2 mins 55 secs
met opera, opera, social media, social media for singers, social media marketing, soprano
Engaging with your followers on social media is extremely important: here's why.
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Clint Borzoni & John de los Santos
12 November 2018 | 1 hr 17 mins
composer, composition, director, haunted, libretto, new opera, opera, supernatural
Composer/Librettist/Director team of Clint Borzoni and John de los Santos talk through their newest collaboration, commissioned by Arizona Opera: The Copper Queen.
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SMSB: How To - Twitter
12 November 2018 | 5 mins 55 secs
opera, social media, social media for singers, social media marketing
Twitter for Singers
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Christopher Maltman
29 October 2018 | 1 hr 36 mins
baritone, met opera, opera, social media, social media for singers, social media marketing, soprano
Christopher Maltman, baritone, talks about his history in the business and what led to a successfully busy career. From Marnie to motorcycles, he shares his bits of wisdom.
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SMSB: Professional vs. Personal Accounts
22 October 2018 | 3 mins 8 secs
opera, social media, social media for singers, social media marketing
Should you separate your personal and professional accounts on social media?
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Kirsten Chambers
13 October 2018 | 1 hr 26 mins
met opera, opera, social media, social media for singers, social media marketing, soprano
Kirsten Chambers, soprano, on how to prep a Strauss role in 2 days, her Met Opera debut, and struggles facing modern singers.
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Social Media Soundbite: What do I post when I'm only singing a few gigs a year?
9 October 2018 | 4 mins 29 secs
opera, social media, social media for singers, social media marketing
A quick concept chat about what singers should post when they're not performing very often.
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Krysty Swann: Part 2
30 September 2018 | 47 mins 36 secs
classical music, comics, d&d, mezzo, opera, singer
Krysty Swann, mezzo-soprano, talks about her favorite comics, the humanizing of opera idols, and the path to a professional opera career.
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Krysty Swann: Part 1
28 September 2018 | 53 mins 9 secs
classical music, comics, d&d, mezzo, opera, singer
Krysty Swann, mezzo-soprano, talks about her favorite comics, the humanizing of opera idols, and the path to a professional opera career.