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Classical Singer Magazine
From the Vault: The Secret to Sight-Singing – Relax, it’s not your fault!

What is the secret? New Yorkers have been going to Liz Fleischer to learn this critical skill for 35 years! It's time we let you in on the secret as well.
Nov 27
The Gift of Music

The healing power of music—in October we brought you some new research about what music can do. Here’s a story about music in action healing real lives. If you like what you read here, you can help. But you already are every time you open your mouth to sing…when you do it with the right intention.
Dec 01
How to Pack for Europe

Rick doesn't have to pack like a diva, but CS thought it would be good to present the opposite viewpoint: pack light! Singers would need to add appropriate concert and rehearsal clothing ot the list.
Dec 01
How to Pack Heavy

Any of these items a mystery to you? Ask questions on the singer forum at www.classicalsinger.com Some singers like to have their "stuff" with them on the road and don't mind the weight. Others like to travel light. It's your choice. Try it both ways and see which one you prefer.
Dec 01
Five Strategies for Stress-Free Travel

Few singers today think they can work towards a sizeable singing career and stay in one place. Even a fairly modest career requires some traveling and planning. Here are some ideas to help you travel with less stress.
Dec 01
A Singer Who Teaches : Keeping it All Together

How do you organize your teaching studio? How do you organize it when you are also balancing a growing performing career? Here's how one singer/teacher is managing.
Dec 01
Yoga Breathing for Singers : Alternate Nostril Breath

Life and breath are intertwined, just like singing and the breath. Voice projection, resonation and musical phrasing are just a few factors that make performing artists very aware of their
Dec 01
Ask Erda: Handling that Age-Old Old Age Problem

Sometimes, sadly, you can't even get your foot far enough in the door to let your little light shine unless you're waving the proper credentials from Father Time. In that case, you have to figure out how far you're willing to go to get your chance.
Dec 01
How to Market Your Own CD

The Internet has changed the rules for the distribution of CDs. If you have the talent (a must!), the drive, and the cash, you can have a successful CD without a record label behind you. Here's how.
Dec 01
For a Song: Commissioning New Vocal Works

Have you ever wanted to have your own song, a song that would express what you wanted to say, in the way you wanted to sing it? Well, you can. In fact, you can have a whole song cycle tailor specifically for you.
Dec 01
An Encounter with Virginia Zeani

Few names in voice teaching stand out like Virginia Zeani. After observing lessons and receiving some herself, the author reveals the life and lessons of Ms. Zeani
Dec 01
Paul Austin Kelly : Songs are the Diamonds in My Life

The holiday season is knocking at the door and for the travel-weary singer, there is probably no more heart-wrenching musical phrase than shopping-mall renditions of “I’ll Be Home For Christmas.”
Dec 01
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