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Singers from around the country have been participating in Classical Singer magazine’s first Do-It-Yourself Summer Program, led by Cindy Sadler. Read about how the program helped singers set and accomplish goals to further their singing careers.

Last month, we discussed the ins-and-outs of starting an e-mail mailing list and sending mail blasts. Now we turn to more advanced techniques: sending professional-looking e-mails using Constant Contact and other mass e-mail services.

This month, we feature mezzo-soprano Basia Revi from the Emerging Professional Division and soprano Jennifer Winn from the Professional Division.

There is a new buzzword out there among singers. Perhaps you’ve heard it: “Feldenkrais.” What is the Feldenkrais Method? How does it help singers, and can it help you? This four-part series will introduce you to the method and show you some of what it has to offer.

Last month we began discussing the difficult decision to leave the stage. This month we examine the heartache
and grief surrounding this major directional change, and the time needed to truly allow yourself to mourn.

Laser surgery is one of the newest advancements in the medical field—but it is not always the best and most effective route to take. Dr. Jahn outlines when to opt for the laser and when to opt for the more traditional way.

Do singing-related reality TV shows hold any opportunities for classically trained singers? A singer shares how she got a personal invitation to audition for one such program, and her experience venturing into a world she never thought she would enter.

Not long ago I went to an Apple Store to buy an armband for my video iPod. When I couldn’t find what I was looking for, I asked the store

Patrick Anderson Columbus, Ohio Tenor Please tell our readers about your career highlights so far. Highlights include singing in a masterclass for Thomas Hampson, singing in a chorale that featured

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I recently learned that Motto magazine named my alma mater’s maxim one of the top 10 best college mottos in the country. I used to drive past the words, etched