The Gabriella Swallow Interview
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Promotion
Opera, Ballet, Bourdieu, Chalamet
My favourite TV show is Takeshi’s Castle. It is my favourite show of all time, and at this rate, for all time. It is a Japanese game show from the late 80’s, where an initial one hundred contestants throw themselves at various absurdist obstacle courses, in an attempt to overthrow the apparent antagonist Count Takeshi.
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Confessions of a Recovering Perfectionist
A few weeks ago, I was ill. Ill actually seems too serious: “mildly poorly” is more accurate. Not so poorly that I could not work, but poorly enough that said (white-collar, in-no-way physically taxing) work was an effort. Brain fog and achy joints bothered my practice routine at the piano; I huffed and puffed my
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Making Yourself Heard
In a crowded, fast-paced and highly competitive market, where every opportunity is keenly contested, great artistry alone is no longer a guarantor of success. Expectations have shifted, and the spoils often go to those who have understood and mastered the art of communication. These classes delve into what is one of the most important skillsets
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Public Speaking
Increasingly, artists are expected to address their audiences during performances. Moreover, mastering the art of public speaking can open up new career pathways and offer rewarding opportunities for professional diversification. This class explores the golden rules of talking to an audience, focusing on the unique requirements applicable in a concert setting, and fostering in participants
Pitching Ideas and Self-Promoting
A typical concert society may host a dozen or so recitals each season, yet they are likely to receive hundreds of pitches every year from artists or artist managers hungry for opportunities. This class explores how to use creative communication to stand out from the crowd, catch the eye of promoters and successfully pitch ideas.
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The Unwritten Rules of Email
We all believe we’re experts when it comes to emailing, yet our industry is rife with faux pas that have harmed careers, caused offence or resulted in lost opportunities. At the same time, mastering the art of writing compelling messages can deliver game-changing outcomes, while knowing how to keep your inbox clear helps to keep
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Communication & Boundary Setting
We communicate every day — through words, silence, gesture, timing. This can create the illusion that communication is simple. In reality, communication is a lifelong art form, like music, and it responds better to reflection and curiosity than to lists of ‘rights and wrongs.’ In this module, you will learn to recognise your own communication
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