My first introduction to Classical Singer was in 2008 when I traveled with my parents to the convention in San Francisco. I was only 14 years old, not quite old
Don’t forget the seemingly small details when preparing for university auditions. They can make a big difference in whether or not you are successful.
CS Music loves to spotlight singers, especially when they have a special project they are working on. Elyse Anne Kakacek recently recorded and released Untethered: The Song Cycles of Valerie
Several articles in the May 2019 Classical Singer issue explore the topic of “crossover”—classical singers delving into musical theatre. In the cover article, Elizabeth Stanley details the path from her
Maintaining and caring for your instrument begins by advocating for yourself.
Get a closer look at a composer who strives to work with singers rather than making demands of them. His approach and techniques offer invaluable insight for every singer at any stage.
I am all about that hustle. We are in an industry that requires you to be constantly striving, creating and reaching for the next goal. An industry that necessitates self-marketing,
Do you bring your A Game to every audition or do you leave the room wishing you’d done better? Many singers blame their poor auditions on their skill, technique and/or
The musical bridges bonding and separating continents at the same moments are usually born in the wombs of international festivals. One of the toughest classical music celebrations of today –
Catherine Cook serves as Frederica Von Stade Distinguished Chair in Voice at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where she has been proud and thankful to teach for 13 years
What are tonsils? What is their purpose? And what happens to my voice if I have them removed? These questions come up frequently when a young singer presents with
The audition experience varies widely from classical to crossover styles. Find out what you need to know about the musical theatre audition process here.
