A Chat with David Lomelí

About this episode

Robert Bosworth chats with David Lomelí about balancing a musical career with family life and the intricacies of opera administration.

In this installment, your humble host is joined by artistic administrator extraordinaire David Lomelí for a candid conversation on balancing a musical career with family life, navigating the multi-faceted world of opera administration, and presenting yourself professionally both in and after an audition. The two trained musicians also discuss what administrators actually notice, how relationships are built in the classical music industry, and the occasional reminder that artistry and basic human decency are not mutually exclusive. Follow David's adventures at: @davidlomelink https://www.lomeliconsulting.com And then, of course, go practice. Stay connected: 📱 Instagram: @Robert.Bosworth.Music 👉 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 🎵 Intro/Outro music by Robert Bosworth, Trained Musician™️ 🎙️ Produced by: phMediaStudio, LLC

People in this episode

Host: Robert Bosworth

Guest: David Lomelí

Topics covered

• opera administration
• musical career
• family life
• auditioning
• classical music industry
• artistry
• professionalism

Keywords

• David Lomelí
• opera
• musical career
• audition
• classical music
• administration
• professionalism
• artistry

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: phMediaStudio, LLC, Lomeli Consulting

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