2013

Inattentive Practice vs. Deliberate Practice. Which Do You Use?

“Practice doesn’t make perfect, practice makes permanent.” Larry Gelwix When I was a student at University, I was always amazed at how most musicians practiced. Walking through the practice

Sep 24 Carol Kirkpatrick

Practice, Practice, Practice: The Know-How to Make it Happen

I vividly remember my early practice sessions as a young singer. I started my musical endeavors with flute in fourth grade and piano the following year. I did not discover

Sep 18 Dr. Michelle Latour

Tools for Selling Yourself

“You have to do a thousand things one percent better, not just do one thing a thousand percent better. It’s doing the little things well, being on time for meetings,

Sep 16 Carol Kirkpatrick

The Job Search: 4 Keys to Help Find Your Next Job

Singer–and musicians in general–need jobs. Even when you aren’t busy with your usual gigs, you want work. I’ve coached hundreds of job seekers over the past decade, all non-singers, and

Sep 11 John Boyd

The Hope of Achieving Greatness

There’s something exciting about September 1. The unofficial beginning of Fall. A new school year. The end of summer heat. The nostalgia of our glorious (or not-so-glorious) high school

Sep 09 Alex Stoddard

Risk Taker or Taking a Chance. Which are you?

Hope your summer was a refreshing and productive as mine. It’s nice to be back. I was thinking about this particular subject, risk or change, all summer and wanted to

Sep 04 Carol Kirkpatrick

Practicing with Your Mouth Shut

There are more ways to practice than simply singing vocalises and repertoire for hours. Consider some ideas for maximizing your time, stamina, and results, all while never even opening your mouth.

Sep 01 Dean Southern

So you think you want to pursue a master’s degree in voice, but will it make the difference between a career or no career? And what factors should you consider when choosing a school? Read on to find the answers to these questions and more.

Sep 01 Zachary Peterson-Bernhard

A Wide New World : Professional Choral Singing

Singers sometimes resent the college requirement to sing in a choir while getting their education. But choral singing has a lot to offer, including post-graduation job opportunities.

Sep 01 Kathryn Mueller

Ask Erda : Crowdfunding Etiquette

Social media has made asking friends, family, and even strangers for needed funds ubiquitous. But just because everyone is doing it doesn’t mean you should too. Find out when and how to use what can be a powerful fundraising tool.

Sep 01 Cindy Sadler

How to Start Your Own Opera Company

Are you discouraged by the lack of performing opportunities available? Sometimes the best solution to no opportunities is to take matters into your own hands and create your own. In this five-article series, the founder of OperaModa walks you through how to start your own opera company.

Sep 01 Genevieve Thiers

Old Singers, New Tricks : Can I Go Back to School at My Age?

Singers who have returned to college well after the typical college age share the pros and cons of the decision to go back to school.

Sep 01 Ellen Denham