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The Diva Diaries are the confessions, reflections and musings of two 30-something mezzos in an ever-shifting performing industry.
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- Sep 25, 2026
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- Sep 8, 2026
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A Day in the Life with Mira (opens the original)
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This episode was recorded in the summer months of 2026Timestamps Mira’s Story: Childhood Music, Writing, Grad School during Covid 0:42Post-College: Getting a “Real” Job 10:00Work-Life Balance and “What’s Your Real Job?” 16:00Day Job | Night Job + Finding Joy in Music After Burnout 28:30Magdalena Ensemble: Origin Story 31:50How to Make Your Own Fun 101 38:23The Evolution of Magdalena 43:19How Do You Find Time for Everything?! 47:
How to Sing from Your Diaphragm: The Language of the Voice Studio (opens the original)
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Timestamps Welcome back, Intro + How did we get here? 00:28What is your experience with imaginistic vs mechanistic language as singer or teacher? 04:46Student-centered language + click-bait content 08:35The Importance of the Beginner’s Mind + Self-Awareness 14:48Patience is a Virtue! 18:00How Many Ways Can You Do It Wrong? 21:00Different Strokes for Different Folks (or Points Along the Way) 23:47Is Imaginistic Language a Crutch? 29:30The Black Hole of Accuracy 33:37
XOXO, Summer: A Heatwave to Remember (opens the original)
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