Episodes

  • Mole Removal and the Vocal Objectification of Opera
    Apr 1 2026

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    Loottsss of ground covered!! How do we keep the joy in our singing? How do we stay out of the pitfalls of objectifying our own and each other's voices into oblivion? Is vocal pedagogy suffering at the hands of chasing "perfect" sounds? It's a big one!

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    50 mins
  • Desecrating Opera with the English Language and 12 Angry Bridesmaids
    Mar 4 2026

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    So many thoughts about doing operas in English, and so little time!! Let's talk weddings, Catholic Church services, and all ideas on making opera better!

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    53 mins
  • A Case of Life-Ruining Perfect Pitch!!
    Feb 17 2026

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    Is the ballet world more similar to opera than we think? Are certain auditions still keeping us up at night? The answer to both of those questions: It's more likely than you'd think. Give us a call and leave a voicemail to talk or ask about all things opera at 224-423-5218!

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    43 mins
  • Chicken Nuggets and Pizza Slices in the Opera House
    Feb 3 2026

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    Today we're talking biggest fears!! Leave us a voicemail at (224) 423-5218 to tell us YOUR operatic fears both big and small!

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    50 mins
  • Crashing Out at the Hunger Games of Opera
    Jan 21 2026

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    From one of your Nintendogs running away, to forgetting your lyrics onstage, NO ONE can predict what devastating blows lie around the corner in our careers.

    Cam reviews her time at the Laffont Metropolitan Opera competition in the lowa disctrict, and Caden processes all things playing Phantom!

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    56 mins
  • 24 Hour No Sleep Mozart Recitative Challenge
    Jan 6 2026

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    We're back!! And we're at a program together!! Can eight young opera singers live in a shared Air B&B for two weeks while putting on three different productions? Will Caden and Cam actually be able to form coherent sentences for this episode? Maybe. Will our true Opera Industry thoughts be revealed? Absolutely.

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    38 mins
  • The Singer’s Guide to Holiday Hackery
    Dec 24 2025

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    It's the Navigating The Break holiday episode you've been waiting for!! From singing for relatives, to endless Christmas masses, how do we handle the stress of being a singer during the holiday season??

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    55 mins
  • Fulfillment, Music Educator Baddies, and Burnt Ravioli
    Dec 10 2025

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    Navigating the endless sorrows of being a classical singer sometimes we find light at the end of the tunnel even when the light is burnt ravioli.

    Find us on socials! @navigatingthebreak

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    1 hr and 2 mins