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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6 Tips to Help You Achieve Your 2019 Singing Goals

January 2, 2019

It’s 2019, guys! We’ve got a whole year ahead of us. That means a whole year of possibilities to achieve something truly great. We all love a good New Years’ Resolution and I’ve got a few of my own. When it comes to making goals, I have some points of focus that I try to … More 6 Tips to Help You Achieve Your 2019 Singing Goals

Top 10 Baritone Blog Quotes of 2018

December 19, 2018

2018 was an awesome year. The Baritone Blog put out 23 blog posts with lots of good moments along the way! These are my favorite quotes from my 2018 blog posts. “Every time I deposit a check for singing, it feels like I won the lottery and I can survive for another year through my … More Top 10 Baritone Blog Quotes of 2018

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

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."