Rachel Antman
When You Sing For Their Supper : The Art of Performing in Restaurants
Singing in restaurants can be a great gig—you can make money, try out new repertoire, and often eat for free. But it isn’t without its challenges too. Find out how to appreciate the perks and navigate the difficulties here.
Oh Say Can You Sing? : Performing the National Anthem at Sporting Events
Francis Scott Key’s greatest musical contribution can create some hurdles for solo singers in large arenas with rambunctious sports fans. Get tips for managing such difficulties from singers who have faced these crowds.
Eastern Experience : Varna International Opera Academy
Read about a summer program that, while a little off the beaten path, offers singers a true taste of a professional opera singing experience.
Going for Brokerage : Singers Talk about the Realty Business
Finding regular work even as a seasoned singer is a rarity. Explore the ups and downs of a field that tends to ebb and flow with singers who have looked to real estate as an economic option.
Blending Genres: : A Cappella, Broadway, and Classical
Is there a place for opera singers in the new a cappella fascination storming the land? The writer of the a cappella musical In Transit answers that question and more.
Love Story : A Chronicle of Amore Opera
Sit down with a hot cocoa on a February day and read this true story of how a dedicated group of musicians saved the opera company they loved.
SingThrough Central : Playing a Key Role in Role Preparation
Twelve years ago pianist and coach Susan Morton decided to assemble an entire cast of singers to do an opera sing-through to help one of her students learn a role. That moment of inspiration has turned into a full-fledged program helping singers to achieve a more thorough and complete preparation.
Your Ears and Your Career : The Dangers of Noise-Induced Hearing Damage
Hearing beautiful music live is a huge perk of this profession. But what if being in so close a proximity to such music could actually damage your hearing? Find out ways to protect your ears, before it’s too late.
Stage Left: : When Singers Retire from Performing
Singers discuss how they decided to call it quits, what it meant to leave the stage, and how they are now finding fulfillment in life after singing.
Social Media Dos and Don’ts : Expert Advice
Few social media efforts are as successful as Studio 113’s Notes from the Bench (see p. 46). Those that generate new business often have experts behind the scenes who determine
Notes on ‘Notes from the Bench’
Not all ventures into social media turn out well, but one 12-episode podcast did—for both the creators and the audience. Find out what made it a success story.
Delayed Debutants: : Singers Who Enter the Opera Scene Later in Life
Ageism is a reality in opera, however many singers are doing the seemingly impossible—finding success as singers later in life. Discover what they did to find that success, including setting realistic goals, managing expectations, and focusing on the possible instead of the impossible.
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