Latest Articles

The Future of Opera?

Keriann Otaño and Cris Frisco discuss the future of opera in an ever-changing landscape.

Matthew Swensen: Building and Sustaining a Modern Career

Tenor Matthew Swensen shares his experiences of singing opera in Europe and throughout the U.S., as well as the adjustments he made as an early career artist to the changing landscape of opera.

Aug 15 Brian Manternach

The Singer’s Library: Singing Down the Barriers

A new book explores ways that singers can build inclusive singing communities and address representation in the recital hall.

Aug 15 Brian Manternach

Crossover Corner | On the Steps of the Shubert: A Rich Musical Resource

On the Steps of the Shubert is an excellent teaching resource, a tribute to Sondheim and the artform he shaped with his genius, and a beautiful, living record of Broadway history.

Jul 27 Peter Thoresen

Singer Spotlight: Sara LeMesh

Rising young soprano Sara LeMesh is a versatile artist who thrives on singing in a variety of genres. Here she tells us about her non-traditional path to developing her blossoming career.

Jul 21 Maria-Cristina Necula

Don’t Offer a Black Man Salt: Ossia, My Health Journey as a Singer of Color

Baritone Eric McKeever was in decent shape, ate relatively well, and took a more alternative medicine approach to health, yet he found himself in need of a heart valve repair surgery. Read on to learn about his experience.

Jul 21 Eric McKeever

Classical Singer Goes to Europe

Join us as we leap forward again and make European content a permanent fixture in our online magazine, Classical Singer Online!

Jul 21 Anastasia Inniss

The Autistic Classical Singer, Part II

In part two of the Autistic Classical Singer series, we'll look at an example of a highly successful autistic singer and offer guidance for autistic classical singers.

Jul 21 Theresa Werba

Tool Time 2: The Belt Box

Welcome to part two 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 Belt Box.

Jul 21 André Chiang

Leasing 101: Tips for Finding a Decent Apartment at a Reasonable Rent

Singers graduating from school programs are going to be seeking apartments. In this article, find out the best times to look for an apartment.

Jul 15 Rachel Antman

The Singer’s Library: Trauma and the Voice

A new book explores the impacts of trauma on the voice and how teachers can provide trauma-informed care while staying within their scope of practice.

Jul 15 Brian Manternach

Saving Opera: Back to the Future?

Over the last few years, opera attendance seems to be decreasing. Read on for Dr. Anthony Jahn's perspective on how to ensure that opera will continue not just to survive but thrive.

Jul 15 Anthony Jahn, M.D.