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What do you do when problems arise on the job? What protection is available for singers who work as independent contractors? From getting a contract to what the contract should say to holding the other party to said contract, find out how to protect yourself and your interests.

American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato continues to be one of the most sought-after singers of our time. But in addition to her work on the stage, she is also becoming one of the most sought-after educators in the business. Her teaching moments in masterclasses and commencement addresses have gone viral. And in her very personal blog on her website, as well as in this Classical Singer
exclusive interview, she reaches beyond the stage to take on the social questions of our time.

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

Once upon a time, singers with jobs other than performing weren’t considered serious. But is that perception changing? Four singers with successful singing careers discuss their “other” jobs as arts administrators and how they make it all work.

Are there advantages to getting a music degree at a technical school? Faculty and alumni with firsthand experience discuss the benefits of this well-rounded education.

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

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.

Written by Matthew Edwards Meghan Trainor is the most recent of several high profile performers who has had to cancel performances due to a vocal fold hemorrhage. Some voice teachers

Ready to create the flier for your next recital? Or an ad for your next concert? You may be lucky enough to have your own PR firm or agent, but

By Jonathan Blalock of Encompass Arts Sometimes singing is just like flying. When I’m in the zone during a performance, I feel like I’m soaring emotionally and vocally. But just

Sharon L. Stohrer shares the techniques that helped her overcome her struggles with performance anxiety. Learn more about both the author and her book, The Performer’s Companion: A Guide to Conquering Performance Anxiety.

Soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen’s list of accomplishments is no doubt impressive: a former young artist at Houston Grand Opera; winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, the Belvedere, and Operalia; a recent Metropolitan Opera debut as Countess Almaviva; and upcoming roles at San Francisco Opera, Vienna State Opera, and a return to the Met. But just as impressive are this young soprano’s sense of herself and clear passion for the art form she feels deeply grateful to be a part of.