Christi Amonson is a soprano, a stage director, a curious reader/writer, a professor of voice and opera at The College of Idaho, and a curator of food, hugs, and good times for her family.
Even if you know your long-term goal is a career on the stage, taking a look at some other jobs in the music industry is never a bad idea, and an internship can be a great place to start.
A new summer program in Mexico offers singers the opportunity to sing full roles with orchestra and compete for cash prizes. Read about its inaugural year and meet the lone American among the 94 singers who attended.
YouTube can be both a blessing and a curse for a young singer. Learn how to use it to your advantage rather than detriment, including using the platform to share your own music.
If you want to ultimately sing opera, why must you spend so much time in the university setting singing art songs? Discover (or rediscover) the value of this treasure trove of music for your vocal and artistic development.
Considerations from Robert Schumann’s ‘Advice to Young Musicians’
Once upon a time a young soprano went to college and her voice teacher fixed her passaggio in the first lesson. She sang high notes happily ever after.
In June Christi challenged CS readers via www.ClassicalSinger.com to watch 10 operas this summer and complete her survey below. If you haven’t started, it’s not too late! Find details here.
Take advantage of the spare time you have this summer to catch up on some reading that will inspire your mind and your next performance.
Once your music is learned and memorized, taking it to the next level comes down to your dramatic delivery. But what do you do with your hands? Learn the dos and don’ts here.
Wondering what to do with your free time this summer? Take the 10 opera challenge and accompanying survey to put that spare time to the best use.
Whether you are singing your first or last jury this month, abiding by these 10 rules will reduce your stress and ensure your success.
If you’re struggling to understand why your teacher is giving you yet one more song to learn out of your Twenty-Four Italian Songs and Arias book, here is the background and perspective you need.
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