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Deciding when to “retire” from the stage and what to do post singing career are perhaps the greatest challenges singers face. Three singers who enjoyed major careers share how they made the difficult decision to stop singing full time and how they are finding fulfillment in their “afterlife.”

Warm, dark, bright, silvery, rich, buttery—what do these terms mean, vocally speaking? Learn more about the ever-subjective topic of vocal color, including its natural occurrence and the consequences of trying to unnaturally “make” or “create” it.

With the coming of the holiday season and the end of one year and the beginning of another, find inspiration through three operatic moments to leave the past behind and embrace the future.

Read up on two terrific reference books that will make great additions to your vocal library.

Whether for lack of insurance or dislike of the doctor’s office, many drag their feet before seeing a doctor, while others—often for psychological reasons—see a doctor at the slightest tickle in their throat. Dr. Jahn shares his tips for knowing when you really should see a doctor and when it’s OK to simply rest up at home.

Don’t let the spirit of giving get quashed by the fear of its effect on your wallet. With a little creativity, you can show those in your life how much you care while staying in the black.

One of the reasons I love to run is that it provides great thinking time. It is one of those rare moments when I do not have to multitask, my

Sting Makes DVD for Opera Education BBC News reports that pop singer Sting and his wife Trudie Styler have made a disc which will be sold for the benefit of

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You know the old adage, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away?” Well, here are even more things to keep you well and out of the doctor’s office while also keeping the extra cash in your pocket.

While preparing this early music issue and looking for ideas, I did what any twenty-first-century, knowledge-seeking person would do: I asked for input via a status update on Facebook. The

Tell us how we’re doing. We’d love to hear your response and reaction to the articles published each month, as well as your view on the classical singing community. Contact us via e-mail at editorial@classicalsinger.com or by mail at Classical Singer magazine, P.O. Box 1710, Draper, UT 84020.