22. He was told he couldn't match pitch...now he's a FULL TIME musician: Drew DuBoff's Story

What happens when you’re told you can’t match pitch… and you believe it?In today's episode, I interview Drew Russell DuBoff, a full-time professional singer and musician who was once told by a mentor that he couldn’t sing in tune.Because of that moment, he didn’t pursue music in college, even though he really wanted to. But years later, he found his way back to singing and built a career as a working performer.This conversation is all about overcoming limiting beliefs, unlearning negative feedback, and creating a successful career as a singer without following the traditional path.If you’re a singer, performer, or creative who has ever been told “you’re not good enough,” this episode will show you what’s possible when you stop letting that story define you.In this episode, we talk about:What it’s like to be told you “can’t sing” and how that impacts your identityHow to overcome limiting beliefs in music and performanceBuilding a singing career without a music degreeNavigating musical theatre, opera, and choral workWhy information in the arts shouldn’t be gatekeptHow the Singers and Performers Community supports singers at every stageThis episode is especially powerful for singers, voice teachers, musical theatre performers, opera singers, and anyone building a non-traditional creative career.Connect with Drew DuBoff + the Singers and Performers Community: https://singersandperformers.comhttps://instagram.com/drewduboffhttps://facebook.com/drewrduboffDrew’s Bio:Drew Russell DuBoff is an interdisciplinary musical theatre performer, opera singer, and sacred/choral singer. His performance credits include engagements with Walnut Street Theatre, New Jersey Lyric Opera, Opera Philadelphia, and soon-to-be New Camerata Opera in New York City. He is also the General Manager of Theatre Ariel, Philadelphia’s professional theatre company specializing in Jewish works. He started the Singers and Performers Community because information shouldn’t be gatekept. All singers and performers, whether they’ve pursued a degree in the arts or otherwise, deserve the chance to pursue their dream. The Singers and Performers Community can help make that happen.singersandperformers.comSupport the showThank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love it if you could leave a review. Be on the lookout for new episodes every Wednesday!For coaching services, visit: anniecalvaneso.com