Finding the right voice teacher isn’t easy. Follow this guide as you prepare for your college and graduate school auditions to get the right “fit” with a teacher.
A new book explores a “wholehearted approach” to vocal pedagogy.
Voice teachers need mentorship for their career growth just as singers do. Read on for a greater understanding of the mentor-mentee relationship for teachers.
Our voice and opera program is large enough to do two full productions plus two programs of opera scenes each year, but small enough so that undergraduate students get significant performance opportunities in both.
Job searches and interviews are never easy but, like auditioning, you can learn the skills to find successful employment in both teaching and administrative roles.
Time for the first part 2 in this series (Part 1). We’ll do a bit more diving into the acoustic implications of the tongue and give ideas and remedies for the major issues that the tongue presents.
Pivoting is essential for singers and voice teachers of all kinds. Read on for an in-depth discussion on how to pivot, and not just when moving a couch!
Barbara reveals that singers, like top executives, face intense pressure but rarely receive the same coaching or support. She and Mary Elizabeth call out the myth that artists must suffer to succeed, urging performers instead to embrace balance, clarity, and self-defined success.
The Webster University Department of Music fosters a collaborative environment, enabling students to explore and expand their artistic horizons. Our classes and programs of study offer real-world knowledge with music faculty who have specific expertise in their fields of education and performance.
Roy speaks openly about losing more than 200 pounds on social media, the years-long process of relearning his instrument afterward, and how the experience reshaped both his self-image and the way the opera industry sees him. His story is not simply about weight; it is about identity and the often-unspoken intersection of the classical voice and the human body.
Have you ever walked off stage frustrated because the magic wasn’t there—wondering what happened and why you couldn’t perform with greater ease and flow? Following is a short description of the four levels of consciousness through which your performances can feel like four completely different realities.
One thing singers need to know is how to communicate, and not just with our beautiful singing. Learn more about professional email correspondence in this article.
