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As temperatures cool and colored leaves make for great scenic views, fall is a great time to start a new exercise program. Jogging, with all of its benefits, just might be the right fit for you.

As phrases like “tough economic times” and “the current economic situation” flood the airwaves, find out how three singers are not only surviving, but even thriving.

Lori Laitman writes gorgeous music that illuminates the heart of each text.

Inspired by the likes of Leonard Bernstein to leave his accompanying career behind and become a conductor, Neal Goren founded this New York City opera company eight years ago. The company continues to enjoy success, creatively finding new ways to thrive in less than ideal financial times.

This article begins a new series designed to address the changing economic climate and how it affects singers at every level of the business. Beginning with Young Artist Programs (YAPs), continuing on to opera companies of every level, and including summer festivals, concert work, and choral singing, this series will provide information to help you make informed decisions necessary to not only survive but thrive.

While in San Francisco performing her Tony Award-winning role as Florence Foster Jenkins in Souvenir, two-time Tony winner and all-around non-diva Judy Kaye held a masterclass, teaching alongside her husband of 21 years, actor and acting coach, David Green. Lisa Houston had the pleasure of both singing for the class and seeing Kaye perform. Here are a few bits of wisdom she picked up during this latest leg of Kaye’s amazing journey in the world of musical theatre.

Do you find yourself treading water, making no real career progress, and watching the days turn to months with nothing to show for the passing of time? Stop treading and start swimming with 10 things you can do now to proactively make things happen for your singing career.

Anyone who’s received audition feedback more than once knows that different auditioners have different ideas about movement in auditions. While the following interview responses may not definitively answer the question, they should give you some insight to the reasoning behind these varying opinions.

Going to the opera is an important part of every singer’s continued education, but it can also be an expensive endeavor. You can save some cash without passing up that next production with these terrific tips for scoring cheap tickets.

I am a procrastinator. In spite of my many efforts to change, I have spent years fine tuning this well honed tendency to put things off, wait until the last

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