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The Singer’s Library: Singing and Teaching Musical Theatre

New resources will help both performers and educators give their regards to Broadway.

Jul 20 Brian Manternach

Crossover Corner: Come to My Garden

A benefit concert held in memory of heralded soprano Rebecca Luker shines a light on crossover repertoire.

Jul 20 Peter Thoresen

Affirming the Artist, Diffusing the Doubts

To be a performing artist is to exist in a constant state of whiplash, especially in a classical art form. Getting to a place of self-empowerment can seem impossible. Read on to learn how to gain confidence as a singer.

Jul 20 Alexa Rosenberg

Mark S. Doss: Forty Years of Facing the Fachs

With more than 100 operatic roles to his credit, Mark S. Doss has made a career of masterfully treading between bass and baritone.

Jul 13 Brian Manternach

A Singer’s Worst Nightmare: Jaw Surgery a Decade Later

Singer and voice teacher Michelle Latour shares her experience with jaw surgery and recovery, short and long term.

Jul 06 Dr. Michelle Latour

A Summer Project: Outside Scholarships

If you’re inside escaping from the [heat, humidity, bad air quality], here’s a project for you. And by the title, “Outside Scholarships,” I don’t mean that you now have to go outside. Read on to learn more!

Jul 05 Kathleen Tesar

Teaching Group Voice Lessons

Teaching group voice lessons can be a lucrative and rewarding activity for voice teachers. Learn more about how to implement this into your voice studio and ways to find success teaching in a group setting.

Jul 01 Lisa Sain Odom

The Music Major Minute: Unexpected Vocal Repertoire, Part Four: French Mélodie

In this column, we will sojourn through some less performed French art songs in the fourth part of a series on unexpected vocal repertoire.

Jun 26 Christi Amonson

Mental Health

Kerriann Otaño and Cris Frisco have a conversation about the mental health crisis in the operatic community. They share ideas for self-care and ways to address mental health issues while working as a singer.

Jun 25 Kerriann Otano and Cris Frisco

Creating a Safe Space for Students: Cultivating Authenticity in Your Studio

The phrase “safe space” is not a new concept when it comes to the world of education, but what does it really mean to have a safe space for students? Creating an inclusive and empowering space for students requires intention, effort, and ongoing commitment to growth, but when we do, we can provide a haven where students can freely express themselves and focus on creating art.

Jun 25 Brandon Marcus, MLA

Don’t Give Up!

Every singer deals with thoughts of giving up. Read on to discover what fellow musicians do when they experience burnout, frustration, and rejection that lead to considering leaving the arts.

Jun 20 Dr. Michelle Latour

Singing after Cancer

A cancer diagnosis can be terrifying and devastating for anyone—and for singers, there are important aspects to consider. Read on to find out how a cancer diagnosis impacted the careers of these singers.

Jun 08 Kyle Melton