Sherri Weiler

Sherri Weiler a professional singer and voice teacher who is pursuing a doctorate in vocal pedagogy at Florida State University. She can be reached at smw02k@fsu.edu

Russian Art Song

A first generation Russian-American, Nicolai Janitzky grew up in California speaking both Russian and English. This, coupled with his abilities as a singer, is quickly making him a proponent of Russian art song. Janitzky shares his wisdom on singing in Russian, what makes a good coach, tips for ensemble work, and more.

Jul 01 Sherri Weiler

Caruso’s ‘Method of Voice Production: The Scientific Culture of the Voice’

The next book in our series on books singers should own, or at least study, is Caruso’s Method of Voice Production: The Scientific Culture of the Voice, by P. Mario Marafioti. Our premise is that our featured books can save you years of vocal study with your teachers and coaches, if you can get true concepts in your head, voice, and body.

Jun 01 Sherri Weiler

Care of the Professional Voice

Third in our series of books every singer shoudl have on the shelf: a book by Classical Singer's own Dr. Anthony Jahn.

Mar 01 Sherri Weiler

The Functional Unity of the Singing Voice

Here is the second article in our series on books we believe singers should have in their library. These books will shorten the time it takes you to learn to sing well, give you a common vocabulary with an excellent teacher-and probably prolong your career.

Feb 01 Sherri Weiler

Book Synopsis of Richard Miller’s The Structure of Singing

Richard Miller’s The Structure of Singing is required reading for young singers in many schools. Most voice teachers have, or should have, studied it. But a lot of us missed out on a book that is considered one of the bibles of singing. If you want to be a great singer or a great teacher, you better find out what all the fuss is about

Jan 01 Sherri Weiler

When to Pronounce the Final ‘E’

Have you ever wondered why that final “e” in French mélodie and arias is sometimes sung and sometimes not? The basis of French poetry is the alexandrine, a line that

Nov 01 Sherri Weiler