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Mary Dunleavy: Singing Organically

American soprano Mary Dunleavy has enjoyed an exciting international career that spans over three decades and counting. She has done it all, from the most iconic soprano roles on The Metropolitan Opera stage, to premiering new works, singing on a Steven Spielberg film, and teaching at Manhattan School of Music. Dunleavy credits her longevity to a hard-earned vocal technique, a solid mental game, a passion for acting at the core of her performances, a loyal team, family life and a good dose of luck.

Mar 01 Eugenia Forteza

Nicole Heaston: Do the Work, Evolve, and Most of All, Mind Your Business

Soprano Nicole Heaston is a shining example of a constantly evolving artist in an ever-changing operatic landscape, a singer who values story-telling and technical excellence, and someone who wants to inspire, encourage, and nurture young talent.

Feb 01 Eric McKeever

Diva Diaries | Entry 4: A Diva’s Guide To Dating as an Artist

Dating another artist comes with a whole set of unique challenges: unpredictable schedules, financial instability and everything that is the emotional rollercoaster of building a career in the arts. But dating someone who understands this world is also a profound gift.

Feb 01 Theodora Siegel

What is Muscle Tension Dysphonia?

Muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) is a voice disorder that is characterized by very tense muscles in the larynx surrounding the vocal cords. Read on to learn how to treat it!

Feb 01 Kylie Evans

Rebekah Rota: From Singer to Intendant

Director of the Oper Wuppertal, Rebekah Rota says, “You can be lucky only after you have been smart.” Her career trajectory from singer to administrator in the German opera theater demonstrates an organized progression in the business of singing.

Jan 25 Anastasia Inniss

Sing and Summer in France with FAVA: The Franco-American Vocal Academy (FAVA)

The Franco-American Vocal Academy (FAVA) is a pillar of the summer programs for singers. Read on for more information about the approach William Lewis and Frédérique Added take with the young singers who attend.

Jan 25 Peter Thoresen

Singer Spotlight: Jorell Williams – Contracts, Contractions, and Kindness

Our Singer Spotlight for this month is Brooklyn-born baritone Jorell Williams! In this interview he shares about his life and career. Read on to learn about him!

Jan 07 Peter Thoresen

Somatic Movement for Singers

What if there were a practice that could help you optimize the quality of your breath, learn how to calm your nervous system, and understand the root cause of most chronic muscle tension? Read on to learn about Somatic Movement for Singers!

Jan 07 Cristina Castaldi

Diva Diaries | Entry 3: Read This if You’re Feeling Lost

Join Teddy Siegel, a 25-year-old soprano and founder of Got2Go, as she shares the unfiltered truths, challenges, and triumphs of chasing her dream in NYC. Welcome to Diva Diaries!

Jan 07 Theodora Siegel

The Dr. Is In: Depression

Making a career out of singing professionally is a difficult proposition, without a doubt. It comes with the highs of putting your heart and soul into the thing you love and being celebrated for the talents you possess. Conversely, the stress from both personal and public expectations of singers is significant. Let’s face it: you are expected to perform perfectly on stage or in competitions every time, you feel the urgency of finding steady income in a tough market, and then you are bombarded with constant online feedback (negative or positive). Living in such a stressful, cortisol-saturated environment where the status quo is an activated fight-or-flight response can lead to illness and, especially, depression.

Jan 05 James S Aston, D.O. & Athena Cannon, PHARM.D.

Inside the Industry: Winter 2024

In this column, we explore singers to watch, celebrate new albums, and note new resources for singers and other industry changes. Here is what's happening this winter!

Dec 21 Eric McKeever

Frederick Ballentine: Back to Baseline

Tenor Frederick Ballentine opens up about his early operatic education, the surgery that saved his voice, and how he stays grounded amid an international performing career.

Dec 18 Brian Manternach