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By Carol Kirkpatrick, author of ARIA READY, The Business of Singing   Hope your summer gave you both the time and energy to just be and rejuvenate, plus time for

Whether it’s your own choice or the costume designer’s decision, wearing heels is a reality for female singers. Read how this can impact both your physical alignment and vocal performance.

Lecture recitals don’t have to be boring. An expert in entertaining and informing, Carole J. Bufford shares how she programs an evening of talking and singing to make sure it does just that.

Your music education doesn’t often include classes on finance. But don’t let that stop you from learning to be wise with your money. Consider these 10 tips for managing money on your way toward a successful singing career.

Singers living and working in New York City reflect on their college experiences and offer advice for making the most of your four years.

What are you going to do after graduation? Sometimes taking a break is exactly what you need to figure out both your immediate and long-term paths. Read about the lessons one singer learned while doing just that.

Baritone Nathan Gunn has sung on the major stages the world over. A man for all seasons, Gunn is also a veteran with concert, recital, and musical theatre work. In recent years he has added professor to his many hats, teaching at the University of Illinois alongside his wife, Julie Jordan Gunn. Find out how this world-famous baritone keeps all of these balls in the air while still managing to stay grounded and focused on the things most important.

Take control of your education and make sure you do what it takes to learn these 10 things while you’re still in college.

Sometimes the planning, fundraising, and marketing required when mounting a production can feel completely overwhelming. Consider these tasks in a new light to ensure they are providing the solid foundation your production needs.

It was the end of my freshman year of college and I sat, palms sweating and throat dry, in the vocal department chair’s office. He asked why I had come

The young soprano Andrea Carroll stands out on so many levels. She’s bilingual. She was born in Thailand. Her first love was musical theatre and she still does crossover work. And as her career is really taking off, she is managing to keep her feet firmly planted on the ground. Read her sage and sound advice for her fellow singers.