He started out as a lackadaisical singer. Then he left singing, and for 10 years he couldn’t figure out why his life wasn’t working. Even making $100,000 a year didn’t fix the feeling that something was very wrong.
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In my studio the Eleventh Commandment is, “Thou shalt not bore the audience!” Text is the main thing that distinguishes vocal music from instrumental music, so it is extremely important
What you don't know can hurt you. Make sure you have your students read this timely advice from Dr. Anthony Jahn as you go into the cold season
The good news is you don't need to take lessons anymore! Just read this article and you're done!… If only it were that easy! But here it is, outlined in words at least, everything you need to know to sing beautifully. Of course, the doing of it is why you need an excellent teacher with excellent ears and eyes. Finding the right teacher is the single most important decision you make as a singer.
Many opera fans lament the passing of the “golden age” of singing. This golden age, according to these mavens, reached its pinnacle in some previous generation, whether that of Maria Callas and Giuseppe di Stefano, Kirsten Flagstad and Lauritz Melchior, Enrico Caruso and Rosa Ponselle, or even before the era of recorded sound.
Whether you're a young artist, a seasoned pro or a teacher, it's important to know the trends in our field. Take a look.
Young Artist Programs are just one of the ways singers can launch a career. For those singers who fit the profile (young, super-talented, good-looking, a good "Fach" fit) a YAP can be an excellent choice to pursue.
Shirley Verrett was born in 1931 to a religious family—one that frowned on a stage career. Nevertheless, she made her way—through teachers, through auditions, and through a bad first marriage—until she earned herself a place at the Juilliard School.
Charlie Sheen has one. Barbra Streisand has one. Even the Osmonds have one. The stars on Hollywood Boulevard—more than 2,000 of them—are one of California’s top tourist attractions. It costs
On July 14, 2003, Raymond Buckingham, a well-known voice teacher who taught in New York City, passed away in Holbrook, MD. Originally from England, he first studied music at the
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