Classical Singer Magazine

The Doctor Is In : Dr. Jahn Answers Singers' Questions

From a cervical discectomy, to a vocal hemorrhage, to the possible vocal consequences of using a CPAP machine, Dr. Jahn gives all the information you need to know. If you have a question for Dr. Jahn, e-mail jahn@classicalsinger.com.

Apr 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

Editor’s Note : Find Your Heart In San Francisco

San Francisco’s foggy mornings, rolling hills, and spectacular bay views have inspired many a human heart. Poems, songs, novels, movies, and television commercials have centered around the city named after

Apr 01 Sara Thomas

Marketing Mojo at Convention ’07

Attendees of the Professional Series can take advantage of three marketing experts in special morning classes each day of the convention. Read what Jo Isom, Mark Stoddard, and Angela Myles Beeching believe singers need to know to help them succeed.

Apr 01 Stephanie Adrian

Four Strategies To Jumpstart Your Career

After years of helping musicians find success through typical and atypical career paths, career counselor Angela Myles Beeching joins CS with four terrific tips for assessing where you are now, where you want to be, and how to get there. Don’t miss the chance to sit down with her at the ProSeries of this year’s Classical Singer Convention.

Apr 01 Angela Myles Beeching

Diva of Deutschland : Soprano Andrea Huber

Andrea Huber has enjoyed a successful 20-year career in Europe, first under a Fest contract and then as a freelancer. She joins CS convention attendees this May in San Francisco to shed light on the pulse of the singing industry in Germany and the art of operetta. Get a glimpse into her career and convention presentations in this exclusive interview.

Apr 01 Chantal Panozzo

Inspirazione! An OPERA Ameirca Workshop Debriefing : Make Sure Your Publicity Materials Speak For You

With the Classical Singer Convention fast approaching, to help you get your materials up to snuff and put you in the Convention spirit, Lisa Houston reports on a lively and stimulating weekend at the OPERA America Convention.

Apr 01 Lisa Houston

Getting to the Hart of the Matter

A frustrated singer recently wrote CS, asking for help with his vocal difficulties. Master teacher Victoria Hart (featured in the August 2006 issue) addresses his concerns, offering advice on mastering the technique of messa di voce and singing high notes. Be sure to join Victoria Hart at the Classical Singer Convention, where she will offer additional terrific advice on addressing other common vocal struggles from the perspective of both teacher and singer.

Apr 01 Victoria Hart

Staying Physically and Mentally Well

In conjunction with the A.M. Business Series, ProSeries attendees can also join in the A.M. Health Series classes offered each morning of the convention. Read what this year’s four presenters will offer to help you better both your physical and mental health.

Apr 01 Brian Manternach

Say What You Mean : Yoga for the Fifth Chakra

Suzanne Jackson continues her series on the seven chakras. This month read about the fifth chakra and how balancing and opening this chakra can affect your singing. Be sure to join Suzanne at this year’s Classical Singer Convention.

Apr 01 Suzanne Jackson

What Directors Want : Full Engagement, Honest Sharing

Past Classical Singer Conventions have featured panels of directors from opera companies around North America answering specific questions about what directors want, and this year’s convention will be no exception. Two general directors who will join Professional Series attendees in San Francisco this May sat down with CS’ Kresha Faber to discuss what they look for in the singers they hire and rehire. Don’t miss your opportunity to sit down with Valéry Ryvkin, Robert Swedberg, and other general directors and get the answers for the questions you want to ask!

Apr 01 Kresha Faber

Learning from the Pros

When hundreds of singers descend upon San Francisco for the fourth annual Classical Singer Convention, San Francisco Opera will be in the final throes of preparations for Don Giovanni, one of four operas featured in its summer season. SFO has agreed to open its doors to convention attendees for a typically closed rehearsal. Daniela Amini sat down with members of the “Giovanni” cast to discuss the upcoming production.

Apr 01 Daniela Amini

Headquarters: San Francisco

Classical singers are always on the road, but we have to call somewhere home. Where do you want to headquarter your career? In this second installment of Classical Singer’s city spotlights, we highlight San Francisco, the host city of this year’s Classical Singer Convention, set for May 24-26. Read what the denizens of this musical hotspot have to say about singing in one of America’s most beautiful cities.

Apr 01 Amanda White