The Diva Diaries are the confessions, reflections and musings of two 30-something mezzos in an ever-shifting performing industry.
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Summer Adventures: 2026 Edition
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Thank You + Call for Season 2 Guests! 0:39
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Sarah’s Plans: Unstructured Time, Having a Bedtime, PCOS, Gathering 2:13
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Kaitlyn’s Plans: Dixit Dominus, German + Italian, Reading List, Habits
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Finishing The Arti...
Safe Enough to Sing Pt 2
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Episode Recap 0:28
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Dealing with & Recognizing Burnout (& an appearance from Zoey, the cat) 1:23
“Are you actually listening to what your body and brain [are] telling you [that] you need, or are you pretending to...
Safe Enough to Sing Pt 1
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Introducing Jackie (Professional Background) 1:12
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Jackie’s Musical Journey (and a guest appearance by Zoey, the cat) 9:23
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The Importance of Positive Early Musical Experiences 13:48
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Unexpected challenges o...
A Day in the Life as an Opera Singer
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Introducing Maggie 0:33
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We Were Trained into Classical Music or Did We Choose It? 3:29
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How does your day job impact or support your singing career? 6:38
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Which opera companies in the DMV do you work with?...
Networking 101
Teacher: “You’re sounding really good.”
You: “Great, I’d really like to perform this piece soon. Where would you suggest I look for opportunities?”
Teacher: “Well, just look around. You’ll find something!”
You: … thinking: what the heck...
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The Diva Diaries are the confessions, reflections and musings of two 30-something performers in an ever-shifting performing industry. We’re pulling back the curtain on “insider culture” in performing life, and hope you'll join the conversation!
Kaitlyn Townsend is well-regarded for her work as a Baroque specialist. She is an active soloist and ensemble singer, performing throughout VA and the DC area. Find her at kaitlyntownsend.com or on IG at @kaitlyn.townsend.sings
Sarah Hamilton is a mezzo-soprano singer and runs an independent voice studio in the Shenandoah Valley. She has taught voice for 10 years. Recently, she has returned to her singing roots and is pursuing a regional performing career.
Mezzo-Soprano Voice and Piano Teacher, Musicfully Director Comms and Outreach, Sopranessence She/Her BM '14 UNC - Greensboro MM '16 University of Tennessee - Knoxville
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