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Consider the pros and cons of different types of face masks and how well they work with singing and breathing.

Have you ever stopped to think about the importance of music in our lives?  How our daily lives are filled with its subtle power?

The critique “You need more grit” can be confusing feedback to singers. Learn more about crossover terms like “grit,” “fry,” and “wail” in this month’s column.

Dismantling systemic racism in the arts will create a better environment for all.

ver the years, I have had many questions about the thyroid gland and how its function (and dysfunction) impacts us—singers in particular. In the next few paragraphs, we will look

Mary Saunders Barton is a pioneer in crossover pedagogy. Read how her unique experiences shaped her as a performer and teacher and how this same journey continues to empower and encourage other singers and teachers to expand their musical palates.

Voices and body types come in all varieties. Because of this, we must be careful to not classify a voice based on physical characteristics.

The book What Every Singer Needs to Know About the Body provides an in-depth exploration of Body Mapping and how those concepts and practices relate to singing. Specifically, the authors provide information designed to help readers build accurate mental conceptions of how their bodies work, which can lead to increased physical efficiency when singing. 

wedish/American composer Matthew Peterson is an independent, vital voice in the new opera world. He studied at Gotland School of Music Composition, Indiana University School of Music, and St. Olaf

There are never enough hours in the day for a music major. But by knowing exactly what is expected of you and what you can accomplish, your fall semester is sure to be a successful one.

Rachel Willis-Sørensen recounts the journey that led her as a young singer to working with the industry leaders in classical music and the personal growth she experienced along the way.

ost audition judges are eager to hear any singer who shows musical curiosity and a sense of adventure in their repertoire. Why choose only the “standard” five arias in your