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Marilyn Horne is a true legend on the operatic and recital stages, as evidenced in the lengthy list of awards she has received. Now, as she approaches her 80th birthday, she continues to create another legacy beyond her stage career—a remarkable and legendary teaching career. Once a student at the Music Academy of the West, Horne has been the music director of the Academy for over 15 years where she continues to mentor, lead, and inspire the next generation of singers. Read about her commitment to both song and opera, how she got into teaching in the first place, and what she considers the greatest joys of being a teacher.

Imagine learning and performing the First Lady in Die Zauberflöte in just 24 hours. Read about Kirsten Flagstad who was a legend for such feats. Also find out how her voice doubled and then tripled in size, making her another legend as a Wagnerian singer.

“Covering the voice” and “bringing the voice” forward are terms nearly every singer has heard, but usually from a voice teacher. Consider these terms from a medical perspective for some additional clarity and understanding.

A voice teacher shares his experiences helping singers regain their vocal abilities during and after chemotherapy.

In the final article of this five-part series on how to create your own opera company, learn how to form a board that will support your organization both organizationally and financially. Also discover a variety of creative and fun ways to further fundraise.

If you’re interested in honing your Early Music and Baroque skills, consider one of these seven programs for your summer study.

A lesser-known program in Burgundy, France, offers 10 days of intense preparation for a professional singing career. Find out why one singer is glad she took a chance on doing another training program.

The Daniel Ferro Vocal Program celebrates 20 years, priding itself on passing the torch of singing knowledge from one generation to the next.

World-famous mezzo-soprano Dolora Zajick continues her work training and mentoring young dramatic voices in her eighth year of her summer program.

Attending a college or university is really only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to getting an education. The extra training and study that you seek out beyond your hours in the traditional classroom can make all the difference.

You have spent years establishing your current posture. But is it the posture that will best serve your singing voice? Learn what your best posture looks like and how you can retrain your body to find and keep that posture.

Here are the steps to turn your project into a full-fledged organization. But be warned: the path is difficult and mined with paperwork.