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The eternal dilemma for performers: how to support themselves while they're getting a career off the ground. From the May issue of Classical Singer, Cindy Sadler discusses how to get a job that allows you to pay off your loans while working in a related field and still getting to do some performing.
In the last article, we discussed the soft palate. Similar to the diaphragm article, we covered some of the good and bad and nasal aspects of using the soft palate during singing. Today’s article picks up with the other part of the palate, the hard palate.
Have you ever had that one perfect performance where your voice feels effortless, only to find that the next time, something felt “off?” Those magical moments are what singers live for, but they can be frustratingly hard to repeat.
Will Liverman’s international career as a singer spans new music and standard repertoire. Here he shares his strategies for learning as well as his delving into composition with CS. He also imparts the wisdom of a true artist for developing nuance in all of the repertory he performs.
I had the immense privilege of judging the majority of the Musical Theatre competition at the CS Vocal Competition in Chicago. I heard so many impressive voices in both the
Known for its history of manufacturing, sports teams, and being home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Ohio, the country’s 34th largest state, also offers an array of operatic experiences.
Even three years out of school, I still get that “first day” feeling the moment this time of year rolls around. There’s something about the crisp air, fresh lineup of planners at Barnes & Noble, and the quiet hum of people easing back into their routines that makes me feel like we are collectively turning a page into a new chapter.
When I wrote about confidence versus self-worth in Part 1, I thought I was closing a thought, but in the weeks since, I’ve found myself returning repeatedly to the concept of worth: observing how it shows up in my conversations with producers, creatives, actors and ultimately in my own day-to-day life as well.
With Sharon, I have explored the joys of collaboration far greater than with any other colleague. Performing together for almost 10 years, I have commissioned songs, and she has written for and dedicated songs to me. What a gift!
Dr. Jahn answers questions about throat health and the voice.
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