Jacob Davich Makes Music One Step at a Time

Samantha Jacobs Acting, Artist Profiles, Career Advice, Music, Performing Arts

An Interview with Musician Jacob Davich When Jacob Davich was 12, he went to the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena, CA. What started out as a morning of tagging along while his mom shopped turned into the day that would kickstart Jacob’s music career. Right outside this flea market, casting directors were auditioning for a new TV commercial project. …

New York Survival Guide for Artists

Samantha Jacobs Career Advice, Getting Started, Tips

Featured photo by www.platux.com Artists are always on a budget. New York City is a magnet for artists. Here is a New York Survival Guide for creative types who want to stretch a dollar. Whether you’ve seen the Big Apple through the eyes of Woody Allen, Sarah Jessica Parker, Lena Dunham or Jerry Seinfeld, New York is the place of …

The Most Relatable Musicals for Millennials

Samantha Jacobs Performing Arts

Best Musicals to See Over the Holidays Most Millennials might be known for their serious commitments to Netflix, but that doesn’t mean the musical theater genre has to die. For the generation that is known for having the attention spans of goldfish, the idea of sitting through a 2-hour spectacle of flamboyant singing and dancing may not be the most appealing. …

Best Holiday Gifts For Artists

Samantha Jacobs Student Resources

Knock, knock. Who’s there? The holidays! The time for turkeys, menorahs, and Christmas trees is upon us, and while the holidays are first and foremost about family and love, the material side is still very prominent. If you can’t find anything on Etsy, here are some suggestions for the perfect gifts for artists in your life to give them something …

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8 Best Halloween Costumes for Art Majors

Samantha Jacobs Visual Arts

All Hallow’s Eve should be renamed All Artist’s Eve. Halloween, a holiday known for spooky themes and tricks and treats is also the perfect time to showcase artistic ability. Yes, there are plenty of opportunities to decorate your houses or to carve some creative pumpkins, but there is also the opportunity to transform yourself into whatever you want. You can …

Back to School After Your First Real Job

Samantha Jacobs Career Advice, Student Resources

Photo Credit: Chris Metcalf 12 Back To School Tips 1. Keep contacts 2. Remember the drive you had 3. You’ve acted like an adult before, you can do it again (if needed) 4. Unwind and have fun – you’ve earned it 5. But don’t get lazy – keep your presence up in the professional world 6. You already have accomplishments …

5 Tips To Ace Your Auditions

Samantha Jacobs Artist Profiles, Career Advice, Performing Arts

What causes your heart to pound, your palms to sweat and your whole self to be simultaneously terrified and excited? I’m not talking about a crush; I’m talking about the a-word. Auditions. Auditions are the gateway to advancing your artistic career, whether that’s through theater, dance, voice, etc. This means that despite them being nerve-wracking and anxiety-inducing, auditions can ultimately …