You’re in the thick of the season right now— and the holidays, the busiest season of the year, are upon us. While this is a season that calls on you to give and give and give, you must take time to take care of yourself.
With the holidays in full swing, we as singers have to make difficult decisions to protect our health as best we can. Here are some steps you can take to safeguard your health and the health of others this holiday season.
Warming up is important! But, instead of calling it "warm up" what if we called it "coordinating up"? Read on to learn about changing the connotation of warming up!
You’ve spent hours practicing and fine-tuning for an important performance and are feeling prepared and excited. Take some thought to also prepare for any potential setbacks that could start with a sniffle.
Perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause can be a challenging period for singers. Read on to learn more about the vocal signs of this life change and maintaining elasticity, flexibility, and agility through it.
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.
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?”
Having thoughts of doubt when it comes to our work is a common occurrence in the Arts. Studio owner and voice teacher Brandon Marcus talks about how these thoughts can effect both teachers and students, as well as some of the ways he has learned to cope and overcome self doubt.
Have you ever been asked to "mark" while in rehearsal? Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre in the Theatre Department at the University of Utah, David Eggers, gives advice about "marking" and how to do it safely.
What is mental toughness? In theory, it is simple. Your attention is on the right target. Your attention stays on the right target and your actions are aligned with the
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