Primus Opus (which translates to First Work) is an intentional chronicle of the experiences of early career musicians and creatives - myself included! This public journal is intended to open conversations about the realistic state of our field in 2023, and will feature peers and friends from along the way.
Previous Editions:
xv. perspective: queer self-advocacy in musical spaces (with Kim Mendez)
xiv. perspective: freelancing vs. graduate studies (with opal clyburn-miller)
xiii. practice: vocal health habits
xii. progress: 2023 year in review
xi. progress: the post-season slump & gratitude
x. practice: the sunday scaries
ix. process: i spent $2500 applying to grad school
viii. presence: Transpose & the Value of Queer Community Singing
vii. practice: why do we compete?
vi. perspective: redefining the hierarchical musical ecosystem (with Derek Weagle)
v. perspective: finding a greater purpose through the creative process (with Malachi Brown)
iv. perspective: finding your multifaceted musical path (with Richard An)
iii. perspective: liberating personal identity through creative collaboration (with Abe Ross)