It’s incredibly common to hear the phrase “practice makes perfect,” but did you know there’s better and worse ways to practice? Whether you’ve been singing all your life, or are
Finding the right pianist is extremely important. After all, there’s more to a song recital than the singer. Someone who knows this to be true is Julius Drake, pianist and
In this year of the Winter Olympics, we watch figure skaters trying to achieve the perfect balance of athleticism and artistry. Triple- triple combinations are required among the ladies, while
“For centuries, scientists, philosophers, physicians, composers, poets and writers have argued about the function of the heart. Is its sole purpose to move blood throughout our bodies, or does it
“First forget inspiration, Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain you whether you’re inspired or not. Habit is persistence in practice.” Octavia Butler What is your routine, follow-up or strategy
With the CS Music Vocal Competition beginning this week, I thought it’d be an appropriate time to share some of the many success stories we’ve heard from participants. The unique
You may be thinking, “Not another article on how to prepare for auditions!” We have all most likely read many of them. What people don’t often tell you however, is what people
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelou Audition season is
Are there perfect pitches when it comes to booking your own concerts? Maybe not, but we can get close! Over the past few weeks we’ve been focusing on how to book
Start Local All careers are built from the ground up: everyone starts small and local. So if you’re launching a new program or a new ensemble, or if you’ve moved to
To book more performances, consider your programming. It’s more important than you may realize. Think about it from a concert series presenter’s point of view. Booking a relatively unknown artist to
Late August and early September signifies a new music season. Whether you are going back to school, starting a young artist program, preparing for auditions or revving up for your
