Naturally, vocal training is most beneficial to singers. However, there are many elements that can be helpful for other performers who rely on their voice, such as theatre actors. Vocal training is usually undertaken in person, and develops many skills such as projection, harmonising, and breath control.

• National Institute of Dramatic Art courses

• Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing

Very few performers create and work in a vacuum. Cooperation and learning to navigate challenging social circumstances is a vital part of working within a team, such as a band or production cast. Learning how best to collaborate with others to reach a common goal is an extremely practical skill, both in and out of the arts.

• Australian Institute of Management WA Virtual Classroom

• 5 Steps to Successful Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

• The 5 Elements of Successful Teamwork

• Leadership Management Australia courses

Learning the basics of stage directions, expectations, and equipment is a useful head start when looking for entry-level opportunities in the performing arts.

• Stage Acting Basics

• Stage Lighting 101

• Staging Basics

Choreography is the creative sequencing of physical movements for a performance, for example the design of a dancer's movements in a production's dance number. It is a relatively high-level skill requiring a deep understanding of physical movement and dance, good visualisation, memory, and fitness.

It is never too early to study choreography, both by studying performances by choreographers that you admire and by physically learning styles of movement to inform your choreographing.

• Suggestions for choreographing a dance

• Top 10 Choreography Tips

• Paul Taylor : Choreographer

Building a name for yourself and your practice can be the difference between finding work and being approached for gigs. Few people enjoy active self-promotion, but it's perfectly possible to be professional, authentic, and humble when creating a profile for yourself as an artist.

• How to promote yourself as an actor

• How to self-promote your music

• Self-promoting your music independently in 2020

• 10 Stealthy techniques for self-promotion

• 17 Personal Website Examples for a Polished Online Presence

Networking, building relationships, and establishing a reputation will provide a performer far more opportunities than searching the internet alone.

The best professional relationships are often built informally, through workshops and events held by performing arts organisations for their members. Consider joining a membership body that suits your practice, and get to know your peers.

• Membership: Regional Arts WA

• Membership: Community Arts Network

• Membership: Propel Youth Arts WA

• Membership: CircuitWest

The Individuals Tool Box contains resources, tools and learning on several areas to help guide you on your creative journey.

• Grant + EOI Writing

• Where to find funding

• Working with At-Risk Groups

• Diversity + Inclusion

• Running A Business

• Keeping well working in the creative industry