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Home Studio Spaces: CS Editor’s Colorful Hobbit-Inspired Home

In this new online series, CS features the practice spaces and teaching spaces of our favorite artists, teachers, and readers. We begin with our editor—we couldn’t invite ourselves into your homes without first inviting you into ours!

Nov 04 Joanie Brittingham

Crossover Corner: Evolving from First Impressions – Reactivity and Repertoire

Not every song will be a good fit for every singer. If you do have a song you don't like at first, maybe give it a second chance. Who knows, you may grow to love it, sing it, or even book something with it!

Nov 04 Peter Thoresen

Tool Time 3: The Vocal Trainer by Better Voice

Welcome to part three in our Tool Time series, where we provide reasoning and use cases for items for singing and maintenance of the voice. In the hot seat this time: The Sing Ring by OOVO.

Nov 04 André Chiang

The Singer’s Library: Voice is Free after SOVT

"Voice is Free after SOVT: Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Principles, Methods, and Training" is co-authored by speech-language pathologist and vocologist Karin Titze Cox and noted voice scientist Ingo R. Titze. Here they give an introduction to SOVT exercises and their potential benefits.

Nov 04 Brian Manternach

5 Tips for Students When Singing Gets Hard

Whether you are majoring in vocal performance, or taking voice training seriously, sometimes singing can feel like a high-stakes job. Here are some tips to help you get through the difficult days.

Nov 04 Kylie Evans

Singers in Administrative Roles

More performers are becoming part of the administrative apparatus and taking on leadership roles in our industry. There are unique benefits and challenges found by those working on “both sides of the table.” This article hopes to shed some light on these unique situations by talking with a few of the amazing individuals engaged in such dual roles.

Nov 01 Donata Cucinotta

Will My Medication or Dietary Supplement Impact My Performance?

In this article, we learn about the possible adverse effects of medications on singing and how to mitigate them.

Nov 01 James S Aston, D.O. & Athena Cannon, PHARM.D.

The Singer’s Library: Advice for Young Musicians

Young singers are always seeking advice for building a career. A new book provides excellent information for launching a professional career in music.

Nov 01 Brian Manternach

We Work Hard for the Money

One of the most challenging aspects of a career in singing is funding it. Most singers must have a “day job” of some kind. Read on to hear from singers who balance work in other industries.

Nov 01 Eric McKeever

Voice Teachers on Social Media

Social media is a tool that many singers use to learn more about their voices. In this article, we meet some of the voice teachers using social media to share that information.

Nov 01 Lisa Sain Odom

Adjunct Teaching – Is It a Good Fit for Me?

If you’ve ever wondered about teaching as an adjunct, read on for information about the job, application process, and more!

Nov 01 Liana Valente

What to Look for in a Voice Teacher

Singers of all levels have had the experience of searching for a new voice teacher. No matter what your level, seeking out a teacher is a complicated process.

Nov 01 Joanie Brittingham