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A Day in Chicago: : A Singer's Guide to a Musical Metropolis

If you’re joining Classical Singer this month in Chicago for our annual convention or visiting the city for another reason, here’s your guide to a city tour every singer will love.

May 01 Chantal Panozzo

The Best of Both Worlds: : The Professional Diploma at the Chicago College of Performing Arts

It’s a diploma program! It’s a YAP! No, wait—it’s both! Read more about an exciting collaboration between Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts and the Chicago Opera Theater.

May 01 Amanda White

How to Fill Your Recital or Concert

By Mark Stoddard, author of Marketing Singers, a business and marketing guidebook written specifically for singers. This is the 3rd installment of a series on setting up and running an

Apr 22 Auditions Plus

Meditation and Singing

By Susan Brownfield Meditation is a practice that has been in existence since before the recording of history. Its origins go back to mainly religious contexts, but it has gained

Apr 16 Auditions Plus

High-Flying Tales of Audition Adventure: Finding Reassurance in Odd Places

The path of a musician can be lonely and disheartening at times. But take courage and keep moving forward. The payoff is worth it as you possess the talent and

Apr 07 Auditions Plus

From the Editor : Too Much of a Good Thing

The 2006 M. Night Shyamalan film, Lady in the Water, tells the story of a group of eclectic people that live in the same apartment complex. The movie was hardly

Apr 01 Sara Thomas

Musings on Mechanics : An Argument against ABStinence

Do you want stronger abs but are concerned that it could negatively impact your singing? Find out if this is a legitimate concern and learn exercises that will strengthen your stomach muscles while still leaving the flexibility you need as a singer.

Apr 01 Claudia Friedlander

Ask Erda: : Why You Shouldn’t Sing for Your Supper

Agreeing to sing for free can have bigger ramifications than just leaving your pockets empty. Knowing your worth and professionally asking for it helps you and all other singers in the business.

Apr 01 Cindy Sadler

The Doctor is In: : Voice Rest: What Really Happens?

When do you need to rest your voice, for how long, and in what way? Dr. Jahn answers those questions and more, including what happens to the vocal folds and larynx during vocal rest.

Apr 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

Straight Tone Versus Vibrato in Singing Early Music

Different opinions and preferences for straight-tone singing in Early Music abound. Consider one singer’s thoughts on the reasons for vibrato and vibrato-less singing in this genre of music.

Apr 01 Theresa Rodriguez

Vocal Underdoers: : When Voice Rest or Restraint Is the Problem

Most singers are well aware of the problems oversinging can cause. Can you say “vocal nodes”? But are there also problems associated with underuse of the voice? Read three true life scenarios of such singers and the problems.

Apr 01 Robert W Bastian, M.D.

Do It Yourself Public Relations : Getting the Attention You Need

How do you get the publicity your career needs when you’re not quite ready for your own publicist or you can’t afford one? It’s all laid out for you here, including how to line up your assets and then find media sources and get them talking about you.

Apr 01 Amanda Sweet