Maya Kherani is doing something so extreme—something that requires so much effort, time, and sacrifice—that most opera artists with developing international careers do not dare to do it: she is raising two small children.
Imagine that you receive invitations to attend every school at which you auditioned. How will you choose? Now is the time to start considering where you want to spend the next few years of your life because there is much to think through.
Performing is an act of service during which we reach inside ourselves and pour our souls out onstage for the world to see. This act, while rewarding, can drain our emotional cup. Read on to see how you can refill it!
Taking care of your mental health during school can be difficult, especially while being a music major. I took the time to ask some of my peers, who graduated with music degrees, what their advice was for taking care of your mental wellbeing. Here’s what they said.
Let’s face it, mucus is not an enthralling subject. Yet the purpose of our mucus membranes is profound: they are the respiratory system’s first line of defense. Read on to learn how mucus can help our singing!
You booked a national tour! Amazing! And you’ve figured out where you are going and when, and what to pack (see our previous articles). Next question—how are you going to get to any of these places, and where will you be staying when you arrive?
Denyce Graves, Emmy and Grammy award-winning internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano, has taken on a new and exciting role. In 2021 she founded The Denyce Graves Foundation. Read on to learn all about it!
Opera Ebony is the longest continually operating Black opera company in the U.S. It was created to champion Black artists by presenting them in standard repertoire as well as works that celebrate historical figures like Fredrick Douglas and Harriet Tubman.
Las Vegas, Nevada is home to some of the most innovative, spectacular performances that you’ll ever experience. Here are some of the organizations that keep classical singing alive and thriving in the valley outside of the casinos.
The cost of attending college is a big part of the discussion for most students. Here are some thoughts on how to approach the question of paying for college.
Individuality, pretty singing, timeless songs – this year's Grammys were a pleasant surprise for opera singer and voice teacher, Minda Larsen. Read on for her perspective on the 2024 Grammys.
Tony Award-winner Victoria Clark is the kind of Broadway artist that makes singers dream of singing professionally. In this interview, she shares how she created the title character in Kimberly Akimbo and how the belief others had in her talent built her confidence as a performer.
