29: What Truly Matters In A Vocal Audition with Geoffrey Castles

Today, we chat with Geoffrey Castles, the amazing musical director currently working on Miss Saigon. Geoffrey shares his journey from playing the piano to becoming a musical director for big shows. He gives us great tips on preparing for auditions, especially for singing.Highlights:Geoffrey’s Journey: Learn how Geoffrey started playing the piano at age 10 and found his love for musicals.First Time Conducting: Hear about Geoffrey’s first time conducting Wicked and what he learned from that experience.Audition Tips: Get valuable advice on how to prepare for auditions, including being yourself, practicing well, and having a good set of songs ready.Vocal Training: Understand the difference between a singing teacher and a vocal coach, and why you need both.Handling Nerves: Discover ways to manage performance anxiety and stay calm during auditions.Touring Abroad: Geoffrey talks about the challenges and fun of touring internationally with Miss Saigon.What to Expect:This episode is full of useful tips from an expert in musical theatre. Geoffrey shares easy-to-follow advice on how to shine in auditions, keep learning, and take care of yourself.Connect with Geoffrey:Instagram: @geoffreycastlesFor more information and to send us questions, email us at [email protected]. Don’t forget to follow and subscribe for more fun and helpful episodes!Show Notes:Geoffrey’s background and journey in musicFirst conducting experience with WickedTips for preparing for auditionsThe roles of a singing teacher and a vocal coachManaging nerves and staying authenticInsights on touring with Miss SaigonGeoffrey’s contact information and social media handlesTune in to learn how to succeed in the musical theatre world!🚀 Join the Performer's Mindset Hub for FREE: Free community with tools to support your journey. Click here to join now!💻 Check out Momentum 2.0 Program: Watch FREE From Graduate to Pro Masterclass & learn the 3 Steps To Becoming a Sustainable Musical Theatre Professional. Click here to watch now!