Director of the Oper Wuppertal, Rebekah Rota says, “You can be lucky only after you have been smart.” Her career trajectory from singer to administrator in the German opera theater demonstrates an organized progression in the business of singing.
The Franco-American Vocal Academy (FAVA) is a pillar of the summer programs for singers. Read on for more information about the approach William Lewis and Frédérique Added take with the young singers who attend.
Our Singer Spotlight for this month is Brooklyn-born baritone Jorell Williams! In this interview he shares about his life and career. Read on to learn about him!
What if there were a practice that could help you optimize the quality of your breath, learn how to calm your nervous system, and understand the root cause of most chronic muscle tension? Read on to learn about Somatic Movement for Singers!
Join Teddy Siegel, a 25-year-old soprano and founder of Got2Go, as she shares the unfiltered truths, challenges, and triumphs of chasing her dream in NYC. Welcome to Diva Diaries!
Making a career out of singing professionally is a difficult proposition, without a doubt. It comes with the highs of putting your heart and soul into the thing you love and being celebrated for the talents you possess. Conversely, the stress from both personal and public expectations of singers is significant. Let’s face it: you are expected to perform perfectly on stage or in competitions every time, you feel the urgency of finding steady income in a tough market, and then you are bombarded with constant online feedback (negative or positive). Living in such a stressful, cortisol-saturated environment where the status quo is an activated fight-or-flight response can lead to illness and, especially, depression.
In this column, we explore singers to watch, celebrate new albums, and note new resources for singers and other industry changes. Here is what's happening this winter!
Tenor Frederick Ballentine opens up about his early operatic education, the surgery that saved his voice, and how he stays grounded amid an international performing career.
Can't afford to catch a cold this winter? Read on to see what Dr. Jahn recommends to avoid getting sick!
This holiday season many singers can expect to have performing work in churches. Here are some issues to take into account as you prepare for these jobs.
New York City’s subway stations are typically filled with unpleasant noises—screeching trains, screeching people, and distorted PA announcements. But some fortunate commuters encounter beautiful opera singing instead, thanks to an organization called The Opera Collective (TOC).
New York’s first disability-affirmative opera company Opera Praktikos (OPrak) is on a mission to make opera more accessible and inclusive. They have an upcoming production December 12-14. Read on to learn all about it.
