The Opera Training Companion
Episodes
10. Disrupting habits and reframing practice
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the way you’ve always practiced is holding you back? In this episode of The Opera Training Companion, host Rachel Nicholls, alongside Sopran...
9. The Role of Agents in an Operatic Career
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What exactly does an agent do for opera singers - and when should a young artist consider working with one? In this episode of Opera Training Companio...
8. Young Artist Programmes
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What exactly is a Young Artist Programme, and why do they matter so much to the future of opera? Host Rachel Nicholls – acclaimed soprano and N...
7. Working abroad
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Rachel Nicholls is joined by baritone Nick Mogg (2018/19 alum), currently a member of the Solo Ensemble at the Staatsoper Hamburg, and Fiona Well...
BONUS: Parenting in Opera
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the highs and lows of parenting in opera, from backstage breastfeeds and split-second childcare swaps, to the evolving voice, id...
6. Vocal health
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Opera Training Companion, host Rachel Nicholls, alongside expert guests Kate Valentine (Valentine Voice Care) and ENT surgeon D...
5. Opera Coaching
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Opera Training Companion, host Rachel Nicholls is joined by Alex Ingram and Della Jones from the National Opera Studio to explore t...
4. The World of Opera Repetiteurs
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Opera Training Companion, Rachel Nicholls dives into the fascinating role of opera repetiteurs with Brenda Hurley (Royal Academ...
3. Resilience & Elite performance coaching
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Opera Training Companion podcast, host Rachel Nicholls dives into the topic of resilience in elite performance with high-perfor...
2. Nutrition Essentials for Singers
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Rachel Nicholls explores the vital role of nutrition for singers with guest Julie Cooper, a soprano, vocal coach, and nutritioni...
BONUS: Training at the National Opera Studio
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode of The Opera Training Companion, host Rachel Nicholls, an experienced opera singer and coach, is joined by two National Opera St...
1. How to succeed at auditions
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first episode of The Opera Training Companion brought to you by the National Opera Studio in London. In this episode, host Rachel ...
Introducing...The Opera Training Companion - Coming October 2024
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Opera Training Companion from the National Opera Studio - your go-to podcast for navigating the world of opera.Hosted by internationall...