A benefit concert held in memory of heralded soprano Rebecca Luker shines a light on crossover repertoire.
To be a performing artist is to exist in a constant state of whiplash, especially in a classical art form. Getting to a place of self-empowerment can seem impossible. Read on to learn how to gain confidence as a singer.
With more than 100 operatic roles to his credit, Mark S. Doss has made a career of masterfully treading between bass and baritone.
Singer and voice teacher Michelle Latour shares her experience with jaw surgery and recovery, short and long term.
If you’re inside escaping from the [heat, humidity, bad air quality], here’s a project for you. And by the title, “Outside Scholarships,” I don’t mean that you now have to go outside. Read on to learn more!
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.
In this column, we will sojourn through some less performed French art songs in the fourth part of a series on unexpected vocal repertoire.
Kerriann Otaño and Cris Frisco have a conversation about the mental health crisis in the operatic community. They share ideas for self-care and ways to address mental health issues while working as a singer.
The phrase “safe space” is not a new concept when it comes to the world of education, but what does it really mean to have a safe space for students? Creating an inclusive and empowering space for students requires intention, effort, and ongoing commitment to growth, but when we do, we can provide a haven where students can freely express themselves and focus on creating art.
Every singer deals with thoughts of giving up. Read on to discover what fellow musicians do when they experience burnout, frustration, and rejection that lead to considering leaving the arts.
A cancer diagnosis can be terrifying and devastating for anyone—and for singers, there are important aspects to consider. Read on to find out how a cancer diagnosis impacted the careers of these singers.
I remember standing shakily in front of the judges at a NATS singing competition. The accompanist began the prelude to the first aria in my set of songs, “Vedrai carino” from Mozart’s Don Giovanni. All that was going through my mind was, “Will I remember the words?”
