Lisa Sain Odom

Lisa Sain Odom is an assistant professor of vocal studies and musical theatre at Clemson University and is an opera and musical theatre singer and stage/film actor. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Vocal Performance from the University of South Carolina and has taught both classical and musical theatre/contemporary voice at Western Carolina University and North Greenville University. Odom has sung opera and musical theatre in Europe and the U.S., and her students perform on Broadway, on cruise ships, in regional theatre, at Disney World, and on American Idol. To find out more and get in touch, visit www.lisasainodom.com.

Anti-Fat Bias in the Voice Studio

Elizabeth Benson and Kate Rosen are on a mission to end anti-fat bias in singing spaces.

Jan 25 Lisa Sain Odom

Alison Scherzer: An American in Germany, Climbing Her Own Unique Mountain

Alison Scherzer shares her experiences in contemporary vocal music and working abroad as a singer.

Nov 19 Lisa Sain Odom

Voice Teachers on Social Media

Social media is a tool that many singers use to learn more about their voices. In this article, we meet some of the voice teachers using social media to share that information.

Nov 01 Lisa Sain Odom

Why I’m Glad I Got a B.A. in Music

In this article, explore the benefits of a Bachelor of Arts degree for a broader approach to your career goals.

Aug 26 Lisa Sain Odom

Trauma-Informed Voice Care

Learn from experts on trauma-informed voice care how to provide compassionate instruction and how to create a safe space in the voice studio.

Jan 27 Lisa Sain Odom

Becoming Belle

We all have dreams about what we might achieve in a performing career. For Rebekah Casad, it was to become a Disney Princess. Read on for tips from Rebekah about making your Disney dreams come true!

Aug 23 Lisa Sain Odom

Teaching Group Voice Lessons

Teaching group voice lessons can be a lucrative and rewarding activity for voice teachers. Learn more about how to implement this into your voice studio and ways to find success teaching in a group setting.

Jul 01 Lisa Sain Odom

Making the Most of Your College Experience as a Performing Artist

Four years at college can go by all too quickly considering the years you spend preparing, time you use auditioning, and energy you devote to deciding on the perfect music program. Here are a few suggestions to make the most of your time in those four years once you arrive.

Mar 10 Lisa Sain Odom

Sangeeta Kaur: Merging Genres to Center Herself

Soprano Sangeeta Kaur tells CS how she merged experiences in opera and other genres, and the wisdom and welcome she found across communities to create successful new music as a classical crossover artist.

Mar 09 Lisa Sain Odom

Get Into the College of Your Dreams

So, you want to major in voice in college and you want to nail that entrance audition? As a university voice professor who has had years of hearing hundreds of college vocal auditions, here are my top suggestions for how to best prepare for your audition and get into the program of your dreams!

Oct 04 Lisa Sain Odom