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Singer Greta Feeney is teaming up with some top-notch fellow musicians to begin a new summer program. Feeney hopes to enhance the musical scene on the island where she grew up while also educating and inspiring singers from both near and far.

M. Ryan Taylor continues his account of his journey to become half the man he was, telling how the best laid plans of mice and men will not be derailed by long show runs or unforseen catastrophes.

Last month you read about Jazzercise and this busy singer and mom of two's goals to use her newfound exercise program to get fit. Read about Clara's progress and the challenges she's facing now.

Jennifer Porto Continues her first-person account of what it's like to be a fest singer in Germany. Learn about the different kind of Fest contracts and why it can pay off to have an agent in your court come contract-signing time.

Economic times are still tough and a two-month summer program just might not be in your budget. Read about a handful of more economical summer programs and fire up your curiosity about what's available within your price range.

Random Acts of Culture Hit the Streets On a weekend in November, a group of 650 singers who had been disbursed among crowds of shoppers burst out in a performance

There are few things more stunning in nature than a glorious full moon. I love looking up and seeing that bright globe in the sky with its happy face shining

As we focus on diet and exercise this month, Dr. Jahn weighs in on a lesser known health problem that can drive people, especially singers, batty. So what, if anything, can you do about that ringing in your ears known as tinnitus? Find out here.

Eating well and exercising regularly doesn’t have to break the bank. There are a myriad of free and inexpensive resources—including the Internet and things already around your home—that you can use to make a healthier while still financially sound you.

While looking for singers to feature in this issue on health and wellness, I first turned to Google. I typed in “fit opera singers” and hit Enter. Google immediately replied,

As I stand at a crossroads in my vocal career, I have to ask myself that all-important question: Why do I sing? My schooling is complete, at least for now.

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