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More than $2.1 million in scholarships and $16,000 in cash prizes were awarded at the CS Music Convention, Memorial Day weekend in Chicago.

A new book serves not only as an exploration into the scientific principles of the Estill Voice Model, but also as a loving memory to the work of a great pedagogue and friend, Jo Estill.

Baritone Thomas Meglioranza shares his passion for food with the creation of a food app designed to help diners branch outside of their comfort zone.

Finding regular work even as a seasoned singer is a rarity. Explore the ups and downs of a field that tends to ebb and flow with singers who have looked to real estate as an economic option.

Most every singer is familiar with Houston Grand Opera’s top tier Young Artist Program. But what you might not know about is the company’s one-week Young Artists Vocal Academy, established in 2011 specifically for undergraduates. Read about the experiences of last May’s participants and all that this program has to offer.

Ever wonder what established artist managers think of university-level education? Read their opinions and advice here to help with this crucial decision.

Three music theory gurus lend perspective and ideas to the hows and whys of studying music theory.

Consider why creating your own path as a singer should include a dual career.

Lawrence Brownlee began taking the opera world by storm when he won the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions in 2001. In the 16 years since then, the tenor has sung in all of the major opera houses around the world. Still at the height of his career, Brownlee is branching out, recently taking a position as artistic advisor to Opera Philadelphia, a company the singer has shared a long relationship with. Brownlee discusses his new position and how he hopes to bring opera to a wider, more diverse audience and how he sees his career progressing in the coming years. He also shares his thoughts on always living like a student, even after those university years.

As music continues to change and evolve, shouldn’t music education also follow suit? Here the dean and voice chair at Peabody Institute share their ideas on taking music education in a modernized direction.

Looking to freshen up your art song repertoire this fall? These suggestions will help you get a jump-start on upcoming recitals, concerts, and juries.

During my first year of graduate school, I received an e-mail that changed the course of my life in an unexpected way. As a subscriber to Classical Singer magazine, I