July 2007 – Page 2

Combine a society that is less than nurturing of artists, some old gender assumptions about earning potential, and a vague sense that money issues are best left to those with less artistic sensibilities. The result? Many singers live in a fog of denial around what their singing is costing them. Here are a few steps to take if you want to get a clear view of your finances and the impact being a singer has on them.

One of the many values of working with great coaches is the understanding and clarity they help singers find in the language of the music. Les Dreyer, CS’ resident Met violinist, leaves the orchestra pit for a bit to share his insightful and always humorous views on the importance of language for opera singers.