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Sep 12
3 min

Online Auditioning | Things I didn't think about

Hey friends! If you've been following my socials, you'll know that I participated in Fort Worth Opera's Virtual Audition Panel with Jenni...

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Back to School: Things I wish I spent more time with in college.

Kaylee Nichols

Sep 6
2 min

Back to School: Things I wish I spent more time with in college.

I am in my 4th year as a professional opera singer. As an undergrad who knew NOTHING about the world of opera, I definitely have some thi...

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WEBSITE WEDNESDAY SERIES | Instagram Chat Series

Kaylee Nichols

Aug 3
2 min

WEBSITE WEDNESDAY SERIES | Instagram Chat Series

Hi Friends! As you can tell, I have quite a few things in the works. I am super pumped to announce that I am re-launching my web design b...

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Your mindset for making great recording.

Kaylee Nichols

Jul 31
3 min

Your mindset for making great recording.

Hi friends! Tis the season...audition season that is. I don't know about you, but making recordings has to be my least favorite part of a...

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Kaylee Nichols

Jul 27
1 min

Welcome to my YouTube Channel!

It's finally here!!! I am so excited to share these videos with you. I'm a huge fan of YouTube and have been searching high and low for a...

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Kaylee Nichols

Jul 4
3 min

Opera training in the time of Covid...

Hello friends! I've been looking to write a blog for a few years now. I have so many ideas about giving an insiders look into the life of...

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