Master Class Preparation

  • Please come to class vocally and physically warmed up with your prepared musical theater song/audition cut and a corresponding accompaniment track (please review individual class requirements for length of song).
  • Please have a chair nearby.
  • Even if you are working on a one-minute audition cut of a song for class, it is important that you know the full song. 
  • Please download Zoom prior to the class (www.zoom.com)
  • You will need to play your accompaniment track on a second device during the class. We recommend an external speaker, but a phone or tablet will also suffice. 
  • Get as close to your internet router as possible for the best streaming connection during the class.
  • Make sure that all other programs besides your internet browser are closed during the class, and that all notification alerts are turned off.
     

For accompaniment tracks: If you need a pianist to record an accompaniment track for your song, we suggest the following TWUSA music directors:

Alec Bart - alecbartmusic@gmail.com

Michael Hicks - hicks.michael.david@gmail.com

Please note: Each music director has their own individual rates, policies, and timelines for recordings. Please reach out to them individually for more information!
 

We also recommend an app called “Appcompanist.”

Email academy@twusa.org with any questions about this master class.