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.
In this new online series, CS features the practice spaces and teaching spaces of our favorite artists, teachers, and readers. We begin with our editor—we couldn’t invite ourselves into your homes without first inviting you into ours!
Welcome to part three in our Tool Time series, where we provide reasoning and use cases for items for singing and maintenance of the voice. In the hot seat this time: The Sing Ring by OOVO.
"Voice is Free after SOVT: Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Principles, Methods, and Training" is co-authored by speech-language pathologist and vocologist Karin Titze Cox and noted voice scientist Ingo R. Titze. Here they give an introduction to SOVT exercises and their potential benefits.
Whether you are majoring in vocal performance, or taking voice training seriously, sometimes singing can feel like a high-stakes job. Here are some tips to help you get through the difficult days.
In this article, soprano Julia Claire Taylor provides an update of her experience living with Long COVID, as well as information about the continuing dangers the infection poses to singers.
Kathryn Frady, a critically acclaimed soprano and stage director, is known for her compelling performances of roles in Verismo and new American operas as well as for her imaginative stagings, groundbreaking productions, and for making opera accessible. Read on to learn more about her.
Some of the most important essentials for singers and performers are sometimes…unsexy. Here are some essentials to consider packing next time you are on the road.
If you've ever been self-conscious to ask a question in class, you're not alone. Here are some thoughts about why it's important (and good) to speak up.
For many years, the divide between opera singers and musical theatre singers seemed vast. Are singers starting to "mix" more? Read on for perspectives from voice teachers about "mix" in the singing world.
Theresa Werba, classical singer and author, lived the first 50 years of her life with undiagnosed autism. In this third article of the Autistic Classical Singer series, she shares her story.
In her interview with Brian Manternach, Joanie Brittingham discusses the benefit of developing effective practice strategies, how they have worked in her own career, and how they can even apply to fields outside of music.
