2019
Stage Nerves Because We Care?

“Being nervous is a good thing! It means you care.” I hear that statement thrown around a lot. You? Some people even say we should feel nervous when we perform, because
Aug 01
The Singer’s Library : Pedagogical Practices

Two books explore and preserve the ideas of renowned voice teachers who have left a lasting impact on the singing world.
Aug 01
Your Health: The Thyroid

Whether you know it or not, there is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located directly under your larynx that affects the function of virtually every organ in your body. It regulates
Jul 30
Italian Diction : The Discussion Continues

Professor Ramon makes some good points concerning the complexity and possible pitfalls of Italian Diction, and I welcome her comments, especially as she is a native speaker and someone who
Jul 29
Spotlight on Soprano Karen Slack

It’s hard to imagine, but Soprano Karen Slack’s illustrious career was jump-started by a happenstance meeting at a Wendy’s. Karen is known for her beautiful, flexible and expressive voice, which
Jul 24
The Makings of a Competition Winner

More than 1,200 singers participated in the annual CS Music Vocal Competition and more than 45 singers walked away with scholarship awards. CS Music set out to find out a
Jul 23
Are There Really Such Thing As “Stakes”?

As she was preparing for an audition, a violist I’m working with asked me,”Do you ever forget you’re going to be okay no matter what happens in an audition or
Jul 19
Crossover Corner : Belt, Mix, and Legit - Three Little Words Used So Many Ways

Confused about the terminology used in musical theatre vocal styles? Find answers and clarification here. 
Jul 18
Ricky Ian Gordon’s ‘Ellen West’ : A Work that Mirrors Everyone

Ricky Ian Gordon’s new opera Ellen West premieres on June 30 at Opera Saratoga at the Spa Little Theater in New York. Starring Jennifer Zetlan and Keith Phares, on the surface Ellen West shares the difficult story of a young woman’s struggle with the perceptions of her body and the doctor who treats her—but the opera contains a much deeper meaning for the composer and performers. Read about the creative process for this new work and the thoughtful collaboration that brings it to life. 
Jul 12
Nailing Your Musical Theatre College Audition

Sometimes as an actor or actress, you have to sing a song that you don’t particularly love, but an audition should not be one of those times! If you relate
Jul 12
The Psychological Benefits of Singing

It was the Renaissance composer William Byrd who said, “Since singing is so good a thing, I wish all men would learn to sing.” In thinking about the “good” in
Jul 12
Don’t Mess with Italian Diction!

In a recent article, “Diction for Today’s Singer” (June 2019), the author refers to Italian as a language whose rules change according to which region the teachers or authors are
Jul 11

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