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In this installment of “The Music Major Minute,” you’ll find ways to manage your breath, from meditation to SVOT.

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!

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.

In this article, we learn about the possible adverse effects of medications on singing and how to mitigate them. 

Dr. Jahn has informed readers with sound medical advice for singing and general well-being for nearly 40 years. His medical expertise has made a significant impact on the CS community.

Vocal Health For Singers Series: Dr. Anthony F. Jahn, MD, a leading voice doctor for more than four decades, answers a series of questions from singers, teachers, and parents.

Ever wonder how someone doing a Broadway Tour stays healthy while on the road? Read on to learn how the cast of Company is prioritizing their health!

Baritone Eric McKeever was in decent shape, ate relatively well, and took a more alternative medicine approach to health, yet he found himself in need of a heart valve repair surgery. Read on to learn about his experience.

In part two of the Autistic Classical Singer series, we'll look at an example of a highly successful autistic singer and offer guidance for autistic classical singers.

Welcome to part two in our Tool Time series, where we provide reasoning and use cases for items for singing and maintenance of the voice. In the hot seat this time: The Belt Box.

Theresa Werba grew up feeling different in the way she communicated and socialized, but was able to find relief through singing. Read on to learn about her experience with autism.

Spring has sprung, which means pollen has too! Read on to learn from Dr. Paul Kwak the best ways to manage your spring allergies.