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Dr. Donald Greene is a trained sports psychologist who has been working with performers on, among other things, competition stress. Recently CS spoke with Dr. Greene to get his input on fear of failure and expectations of success. Here are some of his remarks.

If you are a singer, do you need a teacher who networks regularly?
If you are a teacher, how do you get and stay connected?

Ever tried to perform with a splitting headache? You don’t dare take aspirin for fear of hemorrhaged vocal cords, but you can barely tolerate the sound of a whisper, much less your own high C. What to do? Dr. Jahn to the rescue.

Years ago, telephones, cars, and even answering machines were considered to be simply unnecessary toys. Now we are finding that those who don’t have
e-mail/Internet access are being left out of the information stream. Here is a painless way to get started.

It’s one thing to have confidence, but it’s another entirely when you’ve lost that confidence, and are trying to regain it. Meribeth Bunch is an acclaimed teacher and pedagogue, and she recently spoke with CS Assistant Editor Cynthia Vaughn on the delicate process of discovering and nurturing that important feeling of confidence.

How much do you know about networking? In this self-test
taken from Power Networking, you can find out.

We know that networking is something we know we should do, but it’s hard to see where to start.Here are suggestions on how to rev up your contacts and make the most of unexpected opportunities.

Networking for singers is a critical skill, but you won’t find it taught in conservatories. Acknowledged networking expert Donna Fisher answers 12 tough questions from the CS Forum.

You have to believe in yourself. You must be able to say: ‘I’m worth taking the risk to contact these people. And you never know whether or not it will work.’”

Oratorio and symphonic solo work account for a significant percentage of singing jobs. Manager Jean Seidel passes along some helpful information on the two different genres,and what singers should bear in mind when crossing over.

These two conditions, while featuring some of the same symptoms, are significantly different. To help you distinguish one from the other, we present here the contrasting signs and symptoms, in lists, for your convenience.

Please note that we offer this information as a starting point ONLY. If you or someone you care about is showing signs of major depression or any other mental illness, consult a doctor as soon as possible.

Emotional health doesn’t mean feeling happy all the time. Here Susan Gregory explains the basic principles of one therapeutic modality, Gestalt therapy.