March 2016
Wise Beyond Her Years: : Nadine Sierra
Up-and-coming soprano Nadine Sierra has taken the opera world by storm since becoming the youngest winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. In the nearly seven years since her win, Sierra has gone on to sing at most of the major opera houses around the world. She credits her sudden rise to a terrific manager, a dream trio of teachers, and influential mentors who have opened doors for the gifted singer.
Q&A with Dr. Jahn: Developing Voices, Dentists, and Weight Loss
Dr. Jahn answers questions from singers about a teenage girl’s vocal development, a fear of dentists, and a tummy tuck.
Musings on Mechanics : Conquering Complicated Compensations
Don’t let yourself compensate for areas of weak vocal technique. Learn to identify areas of weakness and turn them into strengths.
The Singer’s Library : Savvy Strategies for Successful Teaching
Read about a new book designed to help teachers meet their full potential—musically and financially.
Just Ask
Last Friday night, my two daughters and I had a pizza/movie party night. My three-year-old toddler snuggled in next to me to watch the movie, and with her cheesy ham-and-pineapple
Personal Finance for Singers
Joanie Brittingham takes a hard look at the financial realties for singers—including salary realities and the heavy burden of student loan debt. She then offers tips for making ends meet when money is scarce.
Overcoming Performance Anxiety
Nervous energy before a performance is normal and expected, but for some it can negatively impact performances and even become debilitating. Learn how to change your focus to channel that energy in a positive way.
Artistic Professionalism: : Onstage and Off
A stage manager turned artist manager shares her insights on how to be the kind of colleague companies want to hire back again and again.
The Music Major Minute : What’s So Great about the ‘Twenty-Four Italian Songs and Arias’?
If you’re struggling to understand why your teacher is giving you yet one more song to learn out of your Twenty-Four Italian Songs and Arias book, here is the background and perspective you need.
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