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“You don’t get paid for the hour. You get paid for the value you bring to the hour.” Jim Rohn   One of the biggest hurdles and challenge for those

Raising money from foundations isn’t easy, but several funders want to support artists just like you.   But brace yourself for some inconvenient truths. By and large, foundations and government

Taking your music career seriously means seeing it, to some degree, as a small business.   To gain objectivity, look at your current project or venture the way a consultant

Christa Ludwig remains one of the greatest voices of the last century. Her career spanned five decades (from her debut in 1946 to her final performance in 1994) in both the mezzo soprano and dramatic soprano Fachs. Since her retirement, Ludwig gives regular masterclasses, passing on her pearls of wisdom polished over a lifetime of experience, to a new generation of singers. CS caught up with the mezzo/soprano at just such an event in Graz, Austria, last summer.

In this conclusion to the two-part series, Rodriguez carefully and compassionately takes readers through the realities and possibilities for the singer who is bipolar. Discover ways to not only cope and survive but also thrive.

While some say opera is meeting its demise, Madison Opera has emerged as a leader in the industry.

With music stores closing left and right, one man and his legendary music collection struggle to stay afloat. Read about Glendower Jones and how he became known as the man who “is the answer.”

Four singers and a registered dietician share tips for diet, exercise, and rest on the day of show to help you sing well whether your performance is morning, noon, or night.

In article three of this five-part series on how to create your own opera company, learn the ins and outs of creating a strong brand through a logo, company name, and mission statement. Then read how to market and promote that brand through social media and the press.

The leading tenor may get the girl, but the character tenor gets the laughs and so much more. Steven Cole explains what makes a character tenor.

Can’t figure out why you’re not getting ahead? Receiving conflicting advice? Here are some tips for sleuthing out the truth and putting it to use.

Raising money from foundations isn’t easy, but several funders want to support artists just like you.