Read about a new and revolutionary application process for a series of masterclasses mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato will present as part of her Carnegie Hall Perspectives residency in 2014-2015. Singers will have the unique opportunity to get feedback on all aspects of their application—bio, headshot, repertoire choices, and more—before they submit the application.
Audition season will soon be upon us, and the roller coaster ride of rejection can often leave you wondering why in the world you ever chose to sing in the first place. Reflecting on the vast and varied benefits of singing will help you keep a healthy perspective.
On the path to entrepreneurship, you’re going to experience some insecurities. Here’s how to fend them off.
I don’t remember precisely when I first fell in love with opera, but I remember significant, seed-planting moments. It started with my mother. She had degrees in vocal performance and
Nestled in the mountains of New Mexico just an hour from Albuquerque in small-town Santa Fe sits one of the most prestigious opera companies in the U.S. Each summer Santa Fe Opera welcomes artists and patrons from around the world for a first-class opera experience in its unique outdoor setting. In addition, the opera company trains 43 Young Artists in its Apprentice Program, the first of its kind in the U.S. Meet a few of the Young Artists participating in this summer’s program and find out how their experiences are preparing them for life beyond Santa Fe.
We get only a few precious minutes to make a good impression on those all-important folks who do the hiring, but those minutes can make all the difference. Here are
Have you ever wondered why some singers who win competitions and land coveted young artist spots in their 20s fail to have long-term, successful careers? Faulty vocal technique, exposed when the larynx matures and ossifies, just might be the culprit. Learn how to troubleshoot your own vocal technique to ensure this doesn’t happen to you.
Read how one singer’s discovery of her own teacher’s teachers’ philosophies has illuminated her work as both teacher and singer. And then be inspired to uncover your own pedagogical ancestry.
Something as mundane as a work habit can mean the difference between success and failure. Understand your own habits—and those of your audience—to make the most of them.
“You are your greatest asset. Put your time, effort and money into training, grooming, and encouraging your greatest asset.” Tom Hopkins What items are on your list when you
By Cindy Sadler. It’s no secret any more that singers must be both business and artistically minded. But figuring out the business part of your singing career can be
There’s more to Texas than 10-gallon hats, cattle, and the Alamo, especially when it comes to university music programs. Find out why so many singers are flocking to four such programs.
