“We don’t know where our first impressions come from or precisely what they mean, so we don’t always appreciate their fragility.” Malcolm Gladwell Like it or not, first impressions
Most professional singers have some sort of correlating career. Secondary income sources are almost always necessary due to high costs of living, student loan debt and the competitive state of
PART I: Introduction/TA I am a big believer that English diction needs to be taught in schools alongside Italian, French, and German. I also believe that it is important for
There’s a new Web Series in town, and it has its sights set on launching opera into the mainstream! Made for opera professionals, fans, and novices alike, we are pleased
Caroline Smith has served on the faculty at DePauw University since 1993, as the voice area coordinator, teacher of diction, class voice and, only studio voice for the last 15
Tao (taυ) —n: 1. that in virtue of which all things happen or exist; 2. the rational basis of human conduct; 3. the course of life and its relation to
“Being nervous is a good thing! It means you care.” I hear that statement thrown around a lot. You? Some people even say we should feel nervous when we perform, because
Two books explore and preserve the ideas of renowned voice teachers who have left a lasting impact on the singing world.
Whether you know it or not, there is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located directly under your larynx that affects the function of virtually every organ in your body. It regulates
Professor Ramon makes some good points concerning the complexity and possible pitfalls of Italian Diction, and I welcome her comments, especially as she is a native speaker and someone who
It’s hard to imagine, but Soprano Karen Slack’s illustrious career was jump-started by a happenstance meeting at a Wendy’s. Karen is known for her beautiful, flexible and expressive voice, which
More than 1,200 singers participated in the annual CS Music Vocal Competition and more than 45 singers walked away with scholarship awards. CS Music set out to find out a
