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One year ago Lawrence Edelson assumed the roles of artistic and general director at Opera Saratoga. Now, with his first season under his belt, he speaks about his plans for the company. Read about how he has expanded the Young Artist Program, what he is doing to reach out to the community, and much more.

Susan Mohini Kane urges young professional singers to “stop sacrificing their happiness and health to the opera gods."

Practice. Whether you love or hate that word, it should be something you do daily as a singer. Consider the hows and whys to find more motivation, enjoyment, and value in your own daily practice.

While scrolling through my Facebook feed recently, I was saddened to discover that two friends’ marriages of many years were ending. In recent years, I had kept in touch with

“Raise the soft palate.” Every singer has heard this more than once. But where is the soft palate, and exactly how do you go about lifting it?

David Salsbery Fry is a highly intelligent and vocally gifted bass who began his college career pursuing medicine. He quickly turned to opera, however, and has enjoyed significant success, graduating from the Johns Hopkins University and continuing his studies at the University of Maryland and Juilliard. Fry has sung in opera houses throughout the United States, including performances at the Santa Fe Opera and the Aspen Music Festival. He has been on the roster of the Metropolitan Opera since 2008, performing in new music workshops and covering supporting roles on the main stage. What is most remarkable is that Fry has done all of this with a severe disability—one that he has concealed from the beginning of his career.

From a few nerves before a performance to debilitating fear, anxiety comes in varying degrees for singers. Read on to understand the cause of anxiety, identify its triggers in your own life, and then learn practical coping tools for managing it.

Mentors can help guide classical vocalists on the path toward a successful and thriving career. Find out what makes a good mentor and how to create your own circle of important advisors to guide and assist you along your career path.

Why studying music in Germany is today’s best-value vocal education.

Three singers who hold a doctorate of musical arts discuss the benefits, misperceptions, and challenges surrounding this degree.

If you’re a vocal performance major, a senior recital is in your future. Learn how to program an interesting recital that will best showcase you as well as discover helpful tips for preparing during your recital semester.

One morning while traveling along the freeway, I spotted a momma duck with four tiny little ducklings on the side of the road. It looked like a picture out of