Kay Kleinerman

Kay Kleinerman is adjunct faculty at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. As a scholar, educator, voice teacher, and writer, she specializes in researching issues of voice and identity and in using participation in singing to foster personal leadership capabilities, particularly in women. This summer Kay will present her work at the 6th Annual Symposium for the Sociology of Music Education and at the Phenomenon of Singing International Symposium VII.

Loosening the Purse Strings

In any assembling of singers, but perhaps especially in audition waiting rooms, purses and bags loom large in both number and size. But what exactly do singers keep in those significant satchels? Find out here.

Oct 01 Kay Kleinerman

Lake George Opera : Changes Afoot

At a time when many opera companies are scaling back, one company in upstate New York is making some significant changes in the face of recent unprecedented growth. Curtis Tucker, former general director and now artistic director, shares the reasons for his title change and what it means for him and Lake George Opera.

Aug 01 Kay Kleinerman

Working Out at the Singer’s Gym

Ever feel like you concentrate so much on technique that there’s just not time to adequately address the interpretation—the text, the meaning, the inner monologue, the story behind the music? Two coaches have developed a revolutionary program, the Singer’s Gym, to help singers flex all of their musical muscles.

Jun 01 Kay Kleinerman

The Work-Life Balance : Can You Have It All?

Three women who once made their living on the stage and now make their living in arts administration discuss the challenges faced as both singers and administrators in balancing career and life.

May 01 Kay Kleinerman

Soaring in the Chorus

After being offered a Young Artist contract with one of the top opera companies in the country, a young tenor found himself in a dilemma when he was also offered a contract with the chorus of another top company, the San Francisco Opera. Find out how he made this difficult decision and how he’s enjoying his current chorister job.

Mar 01 Kay Kleinerman

Forging Her Path to Success : Classical Singer's 2008 AudComps Winner, Katrina Thurman

Those in attendance at the AudComps Finals Concert at the Brooklyn Bridge Marriott Hotel last May need no introduction to soprano Katrina Thurman. Her fiery performance not only earned her first place from the judges, but the Audience Choice award as well. Read about her path to choosing a career as a singer, how she combats the rejection and doubts along that path, and what she sees on the horizon.

Feb 01 Kay Kleinerman

San Francisco Lyric Opera : Intimate Opera with Ambition

The artistic director of the relatively small San Francisco
Lyric Opera company never lets its size hold him back.
Armed with creativity, he finds ways to make big operas—
and big ideas—work.

Dec 01 Kay Kleinerman

Become an ‘Opera-preneur’ with Dorothy Byrne

Dorothy Byrne knows about defying the odds. She started her singing career later in life, well beyond
the magical age of 30. How did she do it? She used her business acumen, entrepreneurial spirit, and
tenacious, persistent personality. Meet Byrne at this year’s Classical Singer Convention, where she’ll give
you all the marketing know-how you need to find success.

Apr 01 Kay Kleinerman

Exploring the Link Between Singing and Leadership : Part 5

Can increased self-awareness developed through successes—and failures—on stage help you become a more effective leader? In this final installment of this five-part series, participants in Kay Kleinerman’s study explore this question.

Jan 01 Kay Kleinerman

Exploring the Link Between Singing and Leadership : Part 4

Can you use the skills you’ve honed as a singer—becoming attuned to your instrument, your body, and how it works—to benefit other areas of your life? In this fourth installment of this five-part series on the relationship between singing and leadership, participants in Kay Kleinerman’s study explore this question.

Dec 01 Kay Kleinerman

Exploring the Link Between Singing and Leadership : Part 3

Can you use the skills you’ve honed as a singer—listening, observing, and communicating with teachers, coaches, fellow singers, and audiences—to benefit other areas of your life?

Nov 01 Kay Kleinerman

Exploring the Link Between Singing and Leadership : Part 2

Continuing our series on the relationship between singing and leadership, participants in Kay Kleinerman’s recent study share how three attributes honed as singers are helping them in their leadership roles. Consider how “courage,” “vision,” and “taking responsibility” influence not only your singing, but other areas of your life as well.