ABOUT THIS EPISODE
La la la la la lala! 🎶 Grab your microphones and warm up those vocal cords, because today we are hanging out with a true musical superhero!
On this episode of Join the Fray, Fraser sits down with his very own singing coach, the incredibly talented performer and teacher Sheryl Anne McMillan!
Sheryl Anne works right here in British Columbia, Canada atthe prestigious Ljindberg Academy of Performing Arts, where she helps students of all ages discover the magic hidden inside their own voices.
From mapping out show-stopping musical theater numbers to teaching the basic fundamentals of breath support, ear training and performance readiness, Sheryl shares exactly what it takes to get you stage-ready.
In this episode, Fraser and Sheryl Anne chat about:
- The Ballerina Blueprint: How Sheryl Anne’s original childhood dream was actually to become a professional ballet dancer after falling in love with the costumes and grace of The Nutcracker.
- Conquering the Butterflies: Genius insider strategies to calm your nervous system when your knees are shaking on stage - including breathing techniques, character distractions and doing ten quick jumping jacks to expel excess nervous energy!
- The Australian Standing Ovation: A heartwarming story of a teenage dancer in Australia who suffered from terrible stage nerves, but found the courage to step up, fly and crush a rendition of Bette Midler's The Rose.
- Can You Actually Shatter Glass? The scientific truth behind hitting that cartoon-style high frequency and whether human beings are born with the ability to crack windows with their voices.
- Saving a Flop Live on Stage: Hilarious stories from her time performing in Mary Poppins and Cabaret, and how to smoothly improvise your way out of completely forgetting your lyrics mid-song.
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🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:
- [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade. WorkBC.ca
- [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
- [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy. SkillsReady.ca
- [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take. nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice· [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture
