Find out how vocal coaches view themselves and singers, what they feel are the rewards and frustrations of their job, and why many would choose to do nothing else.
Join vocal coach Joseph Smith this month as he tries to make sense of a popular Neapolitan song with text clearly written from a female perspective that is most often sung by a man.
Many coaches play another critical, supportive role in singers’ lives—that of prompter. Find out what a prompter’s role is, exactly, and how a singer and prompter can best work together, as prompters from major houses share their insights as well as corrections on a few long-held misconceptions.
A reader’s inquiry about caffeine’s effect on his vocal cords inspires Dr. Jahn to wax eloquent on the topic.
Polish up your languages by interacting with native speakers worldwide on this popular website, where social media meets language study.
As we salute the favorite vocal coaches in our lives this month, read free advice from a host of other coaches—from a life coach, to an acting coach, to an allergy coach, and more.
Years ago a voice teacher shared a thought with me that made a lasting impression. “An amateur practices until he gets it right,” he said. “A professional practices until he
Villazón Returns in Triumph Mexican tenor Rolando Villazón returned to the stage at the Vienna State Opera on March 22, 2010. His Nemorino in L’elisir d’amore was as charming and
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Thrust dumbbells in the slope of the belt with one hand This is an effective exercise for the development of the latissimus and giving back width and massiveness. The main
Features of higher education in Hungary Higher education abroad is relevant to many of today’s young people who think about their future and want to make it possible more successful.
Dear Editor: I found two of the articles in your March issue interestingly contrasting: “Nudity in Opera Today” and “Ageism in Opera.” If I may be allowed to correlate the
