The Baritone Blog

by Lucas Meachem, Operatic Baritone

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Follow along as I share stories from my life as a professional opera singer and my views on various opera topics.

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The Biggest Mistake Young Artists Make

December 5, 2018

The years an opera singer spends as a Young Artist are special ones. This is the bridge between school and the professional world and a time to start showing what you’re made of. You’re told to sing well, show up on time, learn your music, act professional, etc., but there’s another important task for you … More The Biggest Mistake Young Artists Make

3 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Singing Right Now

November 21, 2018

It takes years to cultivate your singing voice and there are very few “quick fixes.” Your voice will solidify over time with diligent practice every day to work in a healthy technique as a habit. However, I’ve got a few tricks in the bag that can help you start thinking of your sound in a … More 3 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Singing Right Now

That Time When I Totally Screwed Up in the Middle of a Performance

November 7, 2018

Have you ever had a nightmare where you were on stage and the worst thing ever happened? Well, my nightmare came true with a performance I did of Die tote Stadt in 2010. This was my second time performing this production by Willy Decker. I did it before in San Francisco so I knew the … More That Time When I Totally Screwed Up in the Middle of a Performance

I won a Grammy!

Our production of Los Angeles Opera's Ghosts of Versailles was recorded live and released as a CD late last year. The whole show was an extravagance and the conductor James Conlon led us strongly through the challenging but exciting piece. I sang 'Figaro' in his later years and it was so fun interpreting a character that I've grown close to over the years from singing many a Il Barbiere di Siviglia and Le Nozze di Figaro. For those who missed the live performance, here is my aria, "They Wish They Could Kill Me."