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The Singer’s Library: Voice is Free after SOVT

"Voice is Free after SOVT: Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Principles, Methods, and Training" is co-authored by speech-language pathologist and vocologist Karin Titze Cox and noted voice scientist Ingo R. Titze. Here they give an introduction to SOVT exercises and their potential benefits.

Nov 04 Brian Manternach

5 Tips for Students When Singing Gets Hard

Whether you are majoring in vocal performance, or taking voice training seriously, sometimes singing can feel like a high-stakes job. Here are some tips to help you get through the difficult days.

Nov 04 Kylie Evans

Dodging COVID for My Life in a “Post-COVID World”

In this article, soprano Julia Claire Taylor provides an update of her experience living with Long COVID, as well as information about the continuing dangers the infection poses to singers.

Nov 01 Julia Claire Taylor

Singer Spotlight: Kathryn Frady

Kathryn Frady, a critically acclaimed soprano and stage director, is known for her compelling performances of roles in Verismo and new American operas as well as for her imaginative stagings, groundbreaking productions, and for making opera accessible. Read on to learn more about her.

Oct 01 Maria-Cristina Necula

(Unsexy) Essentials For Performers: A Packing List for the Road

Some of the most important essentials for singers and performers are sometimes…unsexy. Here are some essentials to consider packing next time you are on the road.

Oct 01 Peter Thoresen

All I Ask of You: Speaking Up in Class

If you've ever been self-conscious to ask a question in class, you're not alone. Here are some thoughts about why it's important (and good) to speak up.

Oct 01 Brian Manternach

Let’s Mix It Up: Bridging the Divide of Opera and Musical Theatre

For many years, the divide between opera singers and musical theatre singers seemed vast. Are singers starting to "mix" more? Read on for perspectives from voice teachers about "mix" in the singing world.

Oct 01 Eric McKeever

The Autistic Classical Singer: My Story

Theresa Werba, classical singer and author, lived the first 50 years of her life with undiagnosed autism. In this third article of the Autistic Classical Singer series, she shares her story.

Oct 01 Theresa Werba

The Singer’s Library: Practicing for Singers

In her interview with Brian Manternach, Joanie Brittingham discusses the benefit of developing effective practice strategies, how they have worked in her own career, and how they can even apply to fields outside of music.

Oct 01 Brian Manternach

The Singer’s Library: Trauma and the Voice

A new book explores the impacts of trauma on the voice and how teachers can provide trauma-informed care while staying within their scope of practice.

Jul 15 Brian Manternach

The Singer’s Library: Queer Opera

Australian author Andrew Sutherland reexamines opera—both modern and historical—through a queer perspective.

Jun 20 Brian Manternach

What to Pack for the CS Music Convention

It’s almost time for the CS Music Convention! Here are the essentials you’ll need so you can focus on what you love the most: singing!

May 20 Joanie Brittingham