Amanda Keil writes for Classical Singer, OPERA America, and BachTrack.com, and she also runs her Baroque company, Musica Nuova. Find more entrepreneurial ideas on her blog: thousandfoldecho.com.
If starting your own project seems daunting, taking a moment to consider the good things that await you along with hard work might just be the impetus you need.
Wondering how to get started as an entrepreneur? Start by asking questions.
Presenting a new musical production? From musical inspiration to thanking your donors, this column will cover everything you need to manage your own performance projects. Today’s singers are more than just well-trained artists; they’re the next generation of musical entrepreneurs. Make your best music when you make it on your own terms. View your work from all possible angles and you’ll have a project that’s sure to please.
Considering creating your own performance opportunities? Find success right from the start by following your musical instincts.
When home is too far away, practice rooms in New York City are surprisingly easy to find.
Tony Arnold has made a name for herself as a sparkling performer of some of the most daunting new music. A soprano who was a conductor first, Arnold built her career around her favorite composers and collaborators. Here she shares how you can do the same.
Does the Internet ever make you feel a little scattered? It’s not just you. Recent research shows that technology may be changing the ways we think, with particular consequences for singers.
Four expatriates working in European opera houses talk about how they have found fulfilling careers in unexpected ways—namely, singing in the chorus.
Four singers’ parents discuss what it was like raising a prodigy, how much their childhood influenced their career paths, and why they think their children chose a career in music.
Baroque opera expert Nicholas McGegan shares what he looks for in singers he hires, how he approaches writing cadenzas, and what type of voice he wants for both Handel and Mozart operas.
Is the pun of this title lost on you? Are you wondering just what is continuo and why should it be important to you? Then it’s high time to continuo your education. Read about the musical evolution of continuo and how learning this skill can help free you as a musician, tap into your creativity, and improve your collaborative skills.
If you’re looking for ways to step outside the box and explore new and challenging performing opportunities, new music by living composers may be just what you’re searching for. A handful of singers who specialize in new music weigh in on what it takes to find work and sing it well—and also lay to rest some common misconceptions of contemporary music.
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