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Kristen Frost: A Singer’s Journey to the Mountain Top I often compare the singer’s journey to climbing a mountain. The parallels are significant. We are thoroughly prepared for the climb.

Each year as we prepare our annual family issue, invariably the word “balance” shows up in the title of at least one article. Balance certainly has become a popular buzzword.

Are you selfish enough to be a professional singer? Especially a professional singer with a family? Cindy lays out the important things to consider here.

For years experts have said that the number one cause of divorce is money. There are ways to avoid the stresses and arguments surrounding finances. Olivia Giovetti lays them out here.

Smartphones are a great way to stay in touch with friends and family. Are you addicted to yours? Don't think you can live without it while abroad? You don't have to!

When life takes a planned but interesting turn, our jazzerciser must adjust accordingly. Find out what forced her to stop, and how she's taking this turn of events in stride without derailling her fitness plans.

Down another 13 pounds and on his way to becoming half the man he was, Taylor shares how his continued weight loss and life changes are causing him to view the future differently and dream bigger than ever before.

A singer and new mom shares her recent experiences singing and auditioning throughout all nine months of her pregnancy.

Dr. Jahn takes you through step by step what to expect when expecting and beyond – from conception to breastfeeding – specially for singers.

Just what does coming out about your sexuality mean for your career in the classical singing world? Patricia Racette, Beth Clayton, Steven Blier, Nicholas Phan, and Darren Keith Woods share their experiences, how their families reacted, and if it has impacted their careers.

Four singers’ parents discuss what it was like raising a prodigy, how much their childhood influenced their career paths, and why they think their children chose a career in music.

Voice teacher Braeden Harris shares how his relationships with both teaching and his wife, soprano Brenda Harris, began essentially in tandem. Read how Harris helped his wife discover the uniqueness of her voice by tailoring his teaching to fit her individual needs—skills that have now become a hallmark of his work.