Tips to Succeed in the Performing Arts
.jpg) You know it is your dream to sing at the Opera House in front of millions of adoring fans! Well - there are some very definite steps you can take to get you there.
Read on for some insider tips that will help you take your skills and present them to the world!
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Career Ideas
 All areas of the performing arts provide many exciting opportunities. From composing to producing records, there are many ways you can involve yourself in the industry.
For more information on some of the careers available read on...
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Interview - Craig Morris
Craig Morris loves his dance music! And there's no better job for someone like that, than being a Club DJ.
Playing under the name of Trix, Craig has DJ-ed at many Melbourne clubs.
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Interview - Sophie Serese
Sophie Serese founder of the Australian Youth Opera, has written seven full-scale operas to date, writing her first opera at the age of 10. Now 19, Sophie is the youngest opera composer in Australia to have her operas performed at the Victorian Arts Centre.
Sophie has written numerous works, including a musical, concerto, fugues, and 50 pop songs!
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Interview - Eran James
Following in the footsteps of child superstars such as Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson, Eran James started performing at eight, signed a record deal at 13 and released his first album at 15!
He has travelled overseas to work with songwriters and producers in the UK and the US, toured all over Australia and is about to release his second album.
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Interview - Tania de Jong
 Tania de Jong is one of Australia's most talented sopranos and has performed with the Victoria State Opera, released six CDs and completed over 30 international tours with the musical group 'Pot-Pourri'.
Tania is also the founder of The Song Room, a charity that aims to bring music and performing arts to disadvantaged children and communities.
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Young Achievers
 Whether it's making the state team, reaching for the finals or receiving an award, these young achievers say the key is to try your best.
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Term Challenge
 This term we challenge you to take on a set of activities that will give you new insights and understandings about your future.
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My Career Plan
 Whatever career path you may be interested in, the benefit of thinking about the education and skills you need to get there means you can prepare for it now.
The advantage of this is that even if you decide down the track not to enter this career path, you will have developed a strong set of skills that you can transfer into a future career that does interest you.
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Core Skills
 After reading this issue of TBQ, you can now see that developing a career within the performance industry is about much more than just performing.
There are many underlying skills that will play an important role in your success.
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Q & A
 Our resident career path expert answers your questions about your future career, career-life skills and school-related issues.
Read on or send us a question.
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Quiz Biz
 Think you would love to be a musician?
Think about what you have read and test your knowledge by answering the following questions.
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