Interviewing Dame Joan Sutherland was an exhilarating experience. This true queen of bel canto opera was shy and self-effacing about her ability to communicate her views on singing and careers.
Looking for a summer gig in a beautiful location, known for its artistic nature? This might be just what you’re looking for!
When what was then the Lyric Opera School began in the early 1970s, apprentices were required to sing in the chorus, and their training was spotty. Today, the LOCAA has an unwieldy name but a fine track record for producing polished young singers ready to begin significant careers.
Liposuction is the most popular cosmetic procedure done in the US today– but despite its overwhelming popularity, singers should be aware of the risks as well as the benefits.
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice…” Forget Carnegie Hall–how do you get to the Metropolitan Opera?
In 1985, Richard Miller’s book The Structure of Singing was published to much acclaim on the vocal pedagogy circuit. Miller now offers workshops where he demonstrates and lectures on pedagogy with a decidedly technical slant. Singer/teacher Christine Thomas reviews one of these workshops.
Many singers have health questions that must be kept private. CS has kept these letters anonymous in the hope that Dr. Jahn’s answers will help other singers suffering from similar problems.
Even if you’ve been accepted to your top-pick school, getting the “right teacher” is a game of chance. Here’s how to improve your odds
Graduate school involves a commitment of time, money, and energy, and may or may not help you to achieve your performance goals.
Along with singers, CS conducted a poll of opera company general directors to get their insights on what today’s performers are demonstrating in terms of education. The results may surprise you…
Voice students have a lot of considerations that the average student does not. Sarah Booth gives a few tips on what to remember when you’re packing for school.
There are more people in Sarah Davis’s school than in her entire hometown. Growing up in Sterling, Colorado (population 10,000), she already knew what it was like to be a big fish in a small pond.
