Singers' views and opinions that were collected via email and the Classical Singer online poll
Coping with the ups and downs of singing
“Depression” has become a generic term in many ways, but there are several different types of depression. Dr. Kenneth Berc explains the three main forms and suggests how to find help.
Frederica von Stade speaks on singing and the human condition
Depression can affect every aspect of our lives. What can we do?
Coping with dryness is a familiar feeling for almost all singers. Dr. Jahn discusses how diuretics, a common medication for blood pressure and other ailments, can affect the voice and what to do about it.
To conclude our series on temporary agencies, Grace Cantey discusses how your hourly wage is paid, and the going rates for some top NYC and nationwide temporary agencies. How does your agency stack up?
Church jobs are a mainstay for many singers, but careers in the Cantorate may be a new idea for some, especially women. Classical singers may want to consider work as a soloist for High Holy Days or other services. A full-time career in the Cantorate offers a solid living wage in an unsaturated market.
Making the decision to go for it–to take your chances in the Big City and give an operatic career your best shot–is one of the hardest and most exciting you can make. But what’s really in store for you, fresh out of college?
Every month CS features a poll on our website, giving you the chance to speak out on our topics. This month’s poll asked the following questions: 1) How has your singing affected your romantic and/or personal relationships? 2) Have you had experiences using a personal ad or signed up with a dating service? If you’d like to take part in the next polls, click on the “vote” button on the home page!
Are you having a hard time handling that long-distance relationship? Bass Stan Felix addresses the issues and interviews two couples.
The month of February is filled with references to romance, but singers may have trouble finding that relationship because they’re traveling, and constantly not sure where they will be, when they will be there, or for how long. How do they cope with being single in a world full of couples?
