Not only did soprano Kristin Jensen decide to self-produce her own professional-quality CD, she also decided to raise all of the funds upfront. Find out how she did it and get inspired to do your own.
Read up on two terrific reference books that will make great additions to your vocal library.
We compare these two competing digital recorders to see how they measure up.
With the coming of the holiday season and the end of one year and the beginning of another, find inspiration through three operatic moments to leave the past behind and embrace the future.
How do you get the rehearsal time and musical preparation you need when you’re contracted to cover a role? Three singers share their how-tos learned from years of experience as covers at such houses as the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and more.
A singer’s holiday season often involves being on the road, away from friends and family. Several well known singers share their favorite musical and non-musical memories, reminiscing on this holiday season.
One of the most daunting tasks when considering singing early music is the question of ornamentation. Discover a simple cheat sheet to make ornamentation a little less foreboding and a lot more fun.
As the health care debate continues, perhaps we’re actually discussing the wrong things. Consider your health and this debate from a broader perspective.
Read about the many ways that early music is ideal for creating your own opportunities from those already doing it around the country.
CS continues its series on how the industry is responding to the economic challenges of the last year. This month read what opera companies are doing to survive and how it’s affecting singers.
Countertenor Mikah Meyer has always been a mover and a shaker. He first shook things up in his high school choir, singing second alto because of his extraordinary range. Then he set up a program as an undergraduate at the University of Memphis designed to help high school-aged prospective voice majors learn how to excel. His next project: making his acceptance to a top voice program in London a reality.
Joel Frederiksen’s long and varied career is a lesson in patience and preparation. After a teacher opened up his voice and declared him a true bass, Frederiksen then had to wait for his voice to mature. He put the downtime to use, however, developing skills that would one day serve him well—like playing guitar, developing a love affair with the lute, and honing his directorial skills in public schools. Find out how these skills have allowed him to create an international career in a multitude of settings and styles.
