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Jennifer Porto continues her chronicles of what it’s like to be a full-time Fest singer in Germany. This month she tells of the rigors of rehearsal during the busy periods and the lulls of downtime during the slow periods. And while you can never predict too far in advance when the busy or slow periods are, one thing you can count on: you’re always expected to deliver the singing goods.

Read about this remarkable contralto who appeared on the operatic scene in the U.S. and abroad in the early 1900s. Discover where you can hear her now, in both operatic and concert repertoire.

Life isn’t fair—and neither is the business of singing. But rather than sitting around whining about it, focus on the things that you can do and change.

After sharing his weight-loss journey with readers for the last three months, Taylor shares in his last installment how the three most important things he has learned about weight loss and health have nothing to do with what you eat or which exercise you choose.

Measha Brueggergosman has more unique things about her than just her difficult-to-pronounce name. With a 150-pound weight loss and open-heart surgery in her not-too-distant past, this singer knows a lot about facing challenges and overcoming odds.

Bach Goes Underground Dale Henderson plays Bach on his cello for subway commuters in New York City. Surprisingly, he does not ask for donations—he just loves to share his music.

Years ago, I was staying with a dear friend during a particularly difficult period of my life. One morning while staying with her, I awoke feeling depressed and utterly buried

There’s nothing like tax season to force you to think about finances. Spend some time doing a little financial spring cleaning this month with these great tips from a variety of financial experts specifically for singers, including how to meet current expenses and plan for the future with an ever-changing income.

When downsizing forced this singer out of a job she loved with a Fortune 500 financial firm, she was faced with some tough decisions. Find out how losing her job was really one of the best things that could have happened.

Tenor Anthony Laciura knows much about making something out of nothing and taking things one step at a time. In his 26 years at the Met, he made a name for himself as the go-to guy for consistent, thoughtful, and hilarious work. Now retired from the Met, Laciura reminisces about his years there and talks of his new role starring on the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. And his former colleagues share their admiration for this master of character and comedy.

Four singers’ parents discuss what it was like raising a prodigy, how much their childhood influenced their career paths, and why they think their children chose a career in music.

Voice teacher Braeden Harris shares how his relationships with both teaching and his wife, soprano Brenda Harris, began essentially in tandem. Read how Harris helped his wife discover the uniqueness of her voice by tailoring his teaching to fit her individual needs—skills that have now become a hallmark of his work.