2019

Using Appcompanist in Your Studio

“I can’t imagine any musical theater singer not having this incredible practice tool on their phone.” – Justin Paul, Oscar, Tony & Grammy Winning Composer/Lyricist Dear Evan Hansen, The Greatest

Mar 13 Darin Adams

Skills You Need for a Musical Theatre Program : Part 2

I highly recommend that MT students have at least one year of choral experience prior to applying to college programs. There is so much ensemble singing in musical theatre and strong part

Mar 12 Nadine Gomes

Got Authenticity? It’s Your Bio’s Missing Ingredient

Last week Anna Manalo wrote in with a juicy branding and marketing question for all of us to chew on. Here’s what Anna asked about, “how to determine/identify authenticity for

Mar 12 Angela Myles Beeching

Tips of the Trade : Memorization Techniques

Follow CS Music’s ongoing YouTube series “Tips of the Trade”. In this installment, soprano Jennifer Rowley shares her secrets about memorizing text for any role of any size:

Mar 10 CS Music Staff

Classical Concrete: A Review and Guide to the NYC Music Scene

Welcome to the debut post of Classical Concrete, curated by Mary Claire Curran. Classical Concrete is inspired by the NYC classical music scene. The accompanying Spotify playlist tries to encompass

Mar 07 Mary Claire Curran

Brexit – How are singers and musicians affected?

The word Brexit conjures up all sorts of horror scenarios for anyone thinking of doing business in the United Kingdom after March 29, 2019. As of right now, Brexit is

Mar 07 Zenaida des Aubris

Sane Singing: A Guide to Vocal Progress

D. Brian Lee thought he had no talent for singing. At least that was his conclusion after a humiliating vocal exam in college. It was the experience of playing in

Mar 01 Brian Manternach

Skills You Need for a Musical Theatre Program : Part 1

Get professional vocal guidance during the audition process. Your current vocal teacher will help you understand your voice and put together a good audition package. You need another set of

Mar 01 Nadine Gomes

The Doctor Is In: Ask Dr. Jahn – Vocal Fold Hemorrhage

Dr. Anthony Jahn answers questions each month for CS Music. If you have a question, email support@csmusic.net. How big is the risk of vocal fold hemorrhage when taking high concentration ibuprofen

Feb 21 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

5 Essential Steps to Ace an Audition

Do you think I’m going to tell you about a magic elixir? No, but I am going to give you a few valuable suggestions I know can make a huge

Feb 18 Adria Firestone

Pride and Prejudice: Preface to the Opera (Abridged)

I’ve been asked. “After all the films, plays and books, who needs an operatic version?” I can answer this question only with a more difficult question: “Why has no one

Feb 14 Kirke Mecham

A Healthy Note: Artificial Sweeteners and the Voice

Acid reflux or GERD (Gastrointestinal Esophageal Reflux Disease), as it’s sometimes referred to, is an uncomfortable and sometimes painful condition. It’s also a condition that is often dreaded by singers.

Feb 10 Susan Brownfield