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Whether you agree or disagree, it’s undeniable that appearance is becoming increasingly important in the singing profession. Dr. Jahn weighs in on the issue discussing how much weight to lose, how to do it, and how it will affect your singing.

I grew up in a musical family. Singing was something we did almost before we could even talk. My older sister and I, at ages 7 and 4, used to

American Operas Achieving Recognition American operas are finally taking their place among the world’s most honored compositions, reports the Denver Post. Since 1990, almost 200 American operas have been professionally

Each month CS highlights one of its readers. If you’d like to take Center Stage in an upcoming issue of Classical Singer, visit www.classicalsinger.com/magazine/center_stage/. Tell us about yourself, and upload a picture. We want to know about you!

Dear Editor: It was my pleasure to perform as a supernumerary in the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s production of Rigoletto this past January, featuring Frank Lopardo as the Duke. I

This is the second article in an eight-part series on the chakra system, or the energy centers located along the
spine. This month, learn how to balance your root chakra and enjoy the benefits of feeling grounded, centered, safe, and secure with yourself.

The next generation of singing superstars joined seasoned professionals in the hallways of the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel in May. The Second Annual College Expo and High School Vocal Competition brought more than
150 high school students and 38 university vocal programs together for one day of unimaginable opportunities.

By all accounts, the Third Annual Classical Singer Convention in Philadelphia was a rousing success.
Here’s one singer’s report of his experience at the Convention, why he had to get there, and the
important things he gleaned to benefit his life and work as a singer.

It often doesn’t take long for singers who teach to encounter parents whose concern for their children’s progress often results in too much involvement and counteracts, or even damages, the student-teacher relationship. If you’ve ever experienced this, consider these 10 rules for buffering your relationships with stage moms.

Houston’s Outdoor Opera Goes North When General Director David Gockley moved from Houston Grand Opera to San Francisco Opera, he brought some tried-and-true ideas with him. One of them was

Each month CS highlights one of its readers. If you’d like to take Center Stage in an upcoming issue of Classical Singer, visit www.classicalsinger.com/magazine/center_stage/. Tell us about yourself, and upload a picture. We want to know about you!

Dear Editor: I continue to recommend Classical Singer to all my undergraduate and graduate students as a most valuable tool in making the transition into the professional world. Many thanks!