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The wait required for dramatic voices to mature and come into their own can be frustrating—and nobody understands this better than Brian Mulligan. And, yet, rather than dwell on the frustration, the baritone found roles he could sing while waiting for the roles he would one day sing. That wait is over now, and Mulligan is embracing the dramatic baritone repertoire door opening before him.

Recently I came across an article online that talked about successful people and some of the things they have going for them.  One thing that stood out among them was

Many singers participate in study programs abroad during the summer. As a voice teacher and faculty member for a summer program in Italy, I am often asked, why should singers

As technology and its uses become more robust, the opera singer must also adapt quickly to remain connected to audiences and knowledgeable of current opera performance practices and techniques.   It

Dr. Jahn answers questions from singers about recovery from nasal surgery and a tonsillectomy, as well as about the successes and failures of using GORE-TEX for replacing a vocal fold. If you have a question for the doctor, e-mail him at jahn@classicalsinger.com.

The third installment in the So You Want to Sing series takes on the sounds and styles of jazz with Jan Shapiro’s latest contribution.

Are you unsure which social media platform is right for you? Read about the ins and outs of everything from the ubiquitous Facebook to the rising Snapchat.

Not all ventures into social media turn out well, but one 12-episode podcast did—for both the creators and the audience. Find out what made it a success story.

Popular blogger and Huffington Post contributor Jennifer Rivera shares her list of dos and don’ts when using social media.

Bill Gore first started his company—which makes, among other things, the waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX fabric—in his backyard. The company grew and expanded, and one day Gore walked into his factory

Considerations from Robert Schumann’s ‘Advice to Young Musicians’

After a big break came his way in a major world premiere, tenor Jonathan Blalock has continued to develop a successful niche for himself in new music. Blalock credits much of his abilities to sing modern music to his experiences when he was young and singing tight harmonies with his musical family. But even with all that natural ability, Blalock has worked hard to get where he is. A bold social media user, Blalock tweets and blogs and uses Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook to connect with colleagues and fans—connections that are paying off.