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Money Matters: Personal Finance for Singers

Joanie Brittingham takes a hard look at the financial realties for singers—including salary realities and the heavy burden of student loan debt. She then offers tips for making ends meet when money is scarce.

Aug 01 Joanie Brittingham

The Entrepreneurial Career : Succeed on Your Strengths

Sometimes a career “detour” can lead you to your true calling. Discover what you are meant to do by doing what you do best.

Aug 01 Amanda Keil

Charming Notes

Taking the time to write a thank you note is a wonderful way to show your thoughtful gratitude. In addition, it might just be the attention to detail you need to set you apart from other singers.

Aug 01 Joanie Brittingham

How Do You Define "Success"?

Earlier this month I ran in the Hobbler Half Marathon through picturesque Hobble Creek Canyon in Springville, UT. 800 or so of my closest running friends and I glided down

Jul 26 Alex Stoddard

Starting Fresh

Offer no resistance to what is, take action or don’t and do not become attached to the outcome. Eckhart Tolle When you think of packing for your summer adventure,

Jul 16 Carol Kirkpatrick

Don't Leave it in the Shower . . .

Yup, you read that title right. Don’t leave it in the shower. Don’t leave what? Your next great idea that is going to change the world! Nolan

Jul 11 Alex Stoddard

Do You Have to Be Rich to Be a Great Singer?

In response to an anonymous Internet rant gone viral that claims that only the rich can be famous opera singers, Olivia Giovetti (follow her on Twitter @ogiovetti) takes the writer

Jul 09 CS

Who Is Going To Be In Charge This Summer?

“I am a leader. Leaders always get heat. They’re always going against the grain. Jimi Hendrix got heat; Bob Marley got heat; Miles Davis got heat. Every great artist got

Jul 02 Carol Kirkpatrick

Developing Healthy Figurative and Physical Voices

Stifling our emotions and inner voice can cause havoc on our physical voice. Discover ways to free your emotions and, in turn, your singing voice.

Jul 01 Michelle Kunz

Improv Goes to the Opera

Find out how two opera companies and one training program are using improvisation to draw audiences in and how it is proving beneficial for both audiences and singers alike.

Jul 01 Julie Lyn Barber

The $50 Week : Do You Have to Be Rich to Be a Great Singer?

In response to an anonymous Internet rant gone viral that claims that only the rich can be famous opera singers, Olivia Giovetti takes the writer to task, evaluating the claims made against the realities of the business.

Jul 01 Olivia Giovetti

From The Editor : Sing by Not Singing

Sometimes it’s the smallest bit of information that can make all the difference. I have been a casual yoga doer for nearly 10 years, and while I do only 15

Jul 01 Sara Thomas