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Searching for the perfect repertoire to spend some quality time with this summer? Look no further than the art songs and arias of Mozart.

You look great! But can you sing? Simply put, your vocal abilities must come first—and then you can worry about your website, bio, and headshot. So, learn ways here to be more proactive in the practice room while away from your teacher this summer.

The definition of fear is “an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat”. According to Susan Krauss Whitbourne,

Be bold. Take chances. Be creative and “Whatever you do, don’t be boring.”  Whether you agree or disagree with our take on musicality being linked directly to whether or not

How to reset the context of your current thinking by asking,”What’s in it for me?”   The trouble with using experience as a guide is that the final exam often

Read up on two new anthologies of lesser-known songs to add to your next recital or to study simply for your own learning pleasure.

Get to the bottom of acid reflux by understanding the possible causes and best treatments.

The 2016 CS Music Vocal Competition winners share their experiences and tips with the 2017 competitors—plus what life is like after the competition.

The author of The 21st-Century Singer: Making the Leap from the University into the World shares three things you can proactively do to keep believing in yourself when the going gets tough.

A friend of mine, a former Peruvian tennis pro who toured South America with her country’s national team in the 1970s, now coaches tennis in the States. From her small

Finding your authentic self and unique artistry in a classical music degree program can be a daunting task. This sage advice can help you find your footing more soundly.

With over a decade of leading roles on the world’s most impressive operatic stages, award-winning recording albums, and extensive concert work, renowned soprano Nicole Cabell shares her career highlights since her BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition win in 2005, what it has been like settling into an illustrious performance career, and her newfound love of teaching. Read more about her early beginnings as a Lyric Opera Center artist and her whirlwind career that eventually led to a return to the Windy City and finding a place to call home.

Hear more from Cabell in person this month at the CS Music Convention in Chicago,
May 25–28.