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Six artists and teachers share what they consider are the five most important things a singer should do. From posture to a released jaw to having your materials always at the ready, it’s all here.

This long-time manager and singer consultant who has sat in on countless auditions over his 30-year career shares what you can control in the audition setting. Read about why considering what your auditioning for is paramount, as well as what you wear, what you sing, and so much more.

Get a glimpse into the obscure world of orchestral work from those who do the hiring.

Five singers working in Berlin tell what it’s like to have a Fest contract, how the audition scene is changing, as well as what are the perks of living in Germany’s capital city.

With audition season just around the corner, brush up on how to ensure you make a good and professional impression every time.

Hypnotize yourself at the touch of a screen. Can it really work? And what are its benefits for singers?

What happens when Olivia decides to put her own advice to the test and live strictly on $50 for a week? Find out here.

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After years of training with a teacher, you are ready to make the move on from university training. What can you expect vocally when you do so? Two voice teachers provide their views of what it takes to gain entrance to and survive a Young Artist Program.

It may be more grueling than Canyon Ranch, but Houston Grand Opera’s Studio program offers a similar spa-like experience for the voice. Find out from current Studio artists what makes this program great, what administrators look for in Studio artists, and where former artists are singing now.

I typically do not watch reality TV shows. In spite of their titles, the shows feature very little real-life content. So my recent fascination with a new reality show, The

CS decided to find out more about Opera on the James’ new Young Artist Program, which just finished its inaugural year. The program’s first four participants tell why they decided to take a chance on a start-up program and how it compared to their expectations.