Resources For Actors & Parents
I get asked about these all the time so I figured I’d make a one stop shop for you!
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Ready to Rock JG?
Snag some fun merch to show off.
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Musicnotes.com
20% Off code that changes monthly so check Instagram or TikTok for the new codes.
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Want My Recs?
Click this link to go directly to my TikTok recommendations on musicnotes.com
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Audition Book Song List
A list of the songs I recommend we start on or your use for your audition.
Gift Guide
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Books
TIPS IDEAS FOR ACTORS : https://amzn.to/2OBTzpN
Music Fundamentals for Musical Theatre (EXCELLENT EVERYONE SHOULD OWN): https://amzn.to/2QD169i
*My fave book of 2021! Great read and amazing history. Best for someone very interested in SONDHE work: https://amzn.to/3CCZUp1
Hamilton: The Revolution - GREAT FOR HAMFANS! https://amzn.to/3BvnoLr
A Is for Audra: Broadways Leading Ladies: https://amzn.to/3nMzhYO
Jenna Fischer’s Book - The Actor’s Life (excellent read - for probably 16+) https://amzn.to/3pZ5oXQ
I got this for myself and a friend and LOVE IT: https://amzn.to/3mwWQFx
Maybe a gift for a parent! “The Art of Raising an Artist: Oh My Gosh, My Child Wants to Be an Actor” https://amzn.to/3nH6q88
For something a little different! William Ivey Long’s COSTUMES: https://amzn.to/3nRLJXj
The Waitress Pie Cookbook - great to do as a family!: https://amzn.to/2ZG4vbJ
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Practical
The Singing Straw http://lddy.no/qj93 I have this and LOVE. Great for all voices especially those 14+ or who have a large difference in chest voice/head voice. We can use in lessons as needed. Recommend the $39 option. Use code JGC10 at checkout for discount.
Vocal Steamer (I have this one!): https://amzn.to/3nQshtF
PENS THAT LIGHT UP! To take notes in dark theaters: https://amzn.to/2HGjA44
MUSIC STAND (foldable): https://amzn.to/35DuWOm
Non-Glare Sheet Protectors for AUDITION BINDER: https://amzn.to/2ToF4ow
Post-It Tabs for AUDITION BINDER (these are STURDY and not flimsy paper-ish ones): https://amzn.to/3mqsuBO
The best RING LIGHT/TRIPOD - it is the only one i’ve found that goes over 60 inches tall: https://amzn.to/34t5mw6
Singing Straw - RING (not the singing straw above with discount): https://amzn.to/34sNf9J
Ballet Barre (1 barre): https://amzn.to/36Amosg
Ballet Barre (2 barres): https://amzn.to/36GRePE
Microphone - plug into desk (great for zoom and recording!): https://amzn.to/35zsNo9
Tap Board! Practice at home: https://amzn.to/3f47fmw
MYPUREMIST! New 2020 model! EXCELLENT high quality personal steamer: https://amzn.to/3pwZuuw
PRO Annual Subscription to music notes.com ($14.99!)
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For Fun
Hamilton Carry Case #1: https://amzn.to/3kgDDXh
Hamilton Carry Case #2: https://amzn.to/3jWnLJ2
Hamilton Carry Case #3: https://amzn.to/3bvyhSX
100 Songs Every Theatre Nerd Should Know: https://amzn.to/3BAVuh9
Playbill Holder (for Broadway shows, your shows, or shows you see!): https://amzn.to/3bufQy3
BE A BROADWAY STAR BOARD GAME: https://amzn.to/3jVS7vq
BROADWAY PUZZLE (I did this it is SO FUN): https://amzn.to/3GEvipD
One of the BEST “behind the scenes for a broadway audition start to finish” documentaries of ALL TIME: https://amzn.to/3jWBqjc
BEST ACTOR EVER MUG: https://amzn.to/3mAgIHP
I can’t not have a little Peter Pan on here (I love this notebook!): https://amzn.to/3Bypc6v
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Something A Little Extra
BELT BOX - sing full voice at half the volume: https://amzn.to/3w6WIzD
iPad Pro 12.9 - https://amzn.to/3BCmBIC
Take a day trip into NYC and go to the brand new DRAMA BOOK SHOP on 39th Street! You can sit and grab a drink, eat a snack, browse the books and sheet music books and scripts!
BROADWAYBOX and TODAYTIX have amazing prices for shows in January! Grab dinner and a show!
TICKETS: MayoPAC in Morristown is having the FIDDLER ON THE ROOF NATIONAL TOUR in June. If any of you took a class with DANNY ARNOLD (my friend!) he is on that tour! This is also an EXCELLENT production - if you haven’t seen it GO SEE THIS VERSION.