Dana Lynne Varga

Dana Lynne Varga

Dr. Dana Lynne Varga is a sought-after soprano, voice teacher and career coach, as well as the Founder and Artistic Director of MassOpera. She was the 2016 first place winner of the CS Competition; Emerging Professional division. Dana is currently on the Voice and Opera faculty of the Longy School of Music at Bard College in Cambridge, MA. She regularly presents vocal master classes as well as classes on business and entrepreneurship for singers all over the east coast. Please visit www.danavarga.com and www.theempoweredmusician.com.

Fach Assumption in Classical Singing

Voices and body types come in all varieties. Because of this, we must be careful to not classify a voice based on physical characteristics.

Oct 28 Dana Lynne Varga

Transforming Lives: Michael Fabiano and John Viscardi’s ArtSmart

In 2016, Michael Fabiano and John Viscardi founded ArtSmart, an organization dedicated to pairing professional musicians as mentors with middle and high school students in underserved communities. By providing free weekly vocal instruction, the company has experienced firsthand the power of music mentorship in shaping the lives of students in the best possible way. Discover more about this program, the artists behind it, where they hope to take it in the future, and how you can get involved.

Sep 28 Dana Lynne Varga

Healthy Student-Teacher Relationships

For better or worse, no one can deny the lasting influence a voice teacher leaves on a singer. Whether you are a student or a teacher, read on to make sure this relationship is productive and prosperous.

May 30 Dana Lynne Varga

This Is Enough: Appreciating Your Career at Every Stage

I am all about that hustle. We are in an industry that requires you to be constantly striving, creating and reaching for the next goal. An industry that necessitates self-marketing,

Oct 09 Dana Lynne Varga

Paying that Chunk of Change

Paying university tuition, fees, and books can feel like an insurmountable obstacle. Arm yourself with as much knowledge as you can in tackling this hurdle.

Sep 01 Dana Lynne Varga

Balancing A Singing Career With A Full-time Job

Most professional singers have some sort of correlating career. Secondary income sources are almost always necessary due to high costs of living, student loan debt and the competitive state of

Aug 05 Dana Lynne Varga

Creating a Singer’s Budget

SINGERS FINANCE SERIES You shouldn’t need to be wealthy to pursue a career in singing. However, it’s no secret that those who have enough money to finance a career in

May 20 Dana Lynne Varga

Why Classical Singers Are Leaving Opera for Musical Theatre

Have a look at what classically trained singers are saying about their transition to Broadway.

Apr 11 Dana Lynne Varga

Freelance Singer’s Survival Guide : Filtering Feedback

We’ve all been there… The conflicting information and comments. The confusing or unsolicited advice. Let’s take a brief look two common scenarios, and ways you can filter through all the

Apr 09 Dana Lynne Varga

A Freelancer’s Survival Guide: Three Ways to Jump Start Your Career

Dana Lynne Varga will be publishing a monthly series for Freelance Artists. If you have questions for Dana, email support@csmusic.net and we’ll have her answer or write about those.

Feb 07 Dana Lynne Varga

How Many YAPS Are Too Many YAPS?

Young Artist Programs are prescribed by many colleges and conservatories as part of the necessary path to career success. Over the past decade, the number of applications to these programs

Jan 18 Dana Lynne Varga

Balancing a Singing Career with a Full-Time Job

Do you ever wish you could add two or three more hours to a day? Finding time to fit in all of a singer’s responsibilities is daunting, but the following tips can help you get started and get organized.

Oct 01 Dana Lynne Varga

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