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Classical Singer Magazine
Dreams of My Obituary

Down another 13 pounds and on his way to becoming half the man he was, Taylor shares how his continued weight loss and life changes are causing him to view the future differently and dream bigger than ever before.
Feb 01
Singing and Pregnancy : A Singer's Perspective

A singer and new mom shares her recent experiences singing and auditioning throughout all nine months of her pregnancy.
Feb 01
Singing and Pregnancy : A Doctor's Perspective

Dr. Jahn takes you through step by step what to expect when expecting and beyond – from conception to breastfeeding – specially for singers.
Feb 01
Open Books: : Coming Out in the Classical World

Just what does coming out about your sexuality mean for your career in the classical singing world? Patricia Racette, Beth Clayton, Steven Blier, Nicholas Phan, and Darren Keith Woods share their experiences, how their families reacted, and if it has impacted their careers.
Feb 01
Bringing Up Diva and Divo

Four singers’ parents discuss what it was like raising a prodigy, how much their childhood influenced their career paths, and why they think their children chose a career in music.
Feb 01
The Growing Voice and the Horticulturist Dilemma: : An Interview with Braeden Harris

Voice teacher Braeden Harris shares how his relationships with both teaching and his wife, soprano Brenda Harris, began essentially in tandem. Read how Harris helped his wife discover the uniqueness of her voice by tailoring his teaching to fit her individual needs—skills that have now become a hallmark of his work.
Feb 01
Balancing Act

Baritone Stephen Powell and soprano Barbara Shirvis met and fell in love over 15 years ago. Not having children simply wasn’t an option. Two children and two careers later, somehow they manage both. Find out just how they juggle the demands of parenting and singing.
Feb 01
Couples Therapy with Eric Whitacre and Hila Plitmann

Eric Whitacre is one of the most popular composers living today, as his over 45,000 Facebook fans will attest. Soprano Hila Plitmann is a sought-after new music specialist who recently added a Grammy award to her long list of credits and accomplishments. So how did this husband/wife team come together and, perhaps more importantly, how have they managed to stay together? New music’s power couple reveals the secret to thriving careers and a thriving marriage.
Feb 01
Festing : The Sometimes Lonely Realities

A full-time American Fest singer in Germany shares the realities of the hard days when contractual obligations mean missing out on once-in-a-lifetime family events and living in a foreign country means always feeling like an outsider. Are the tradeoffs for doing what you love worth it?
Feb 01
The $50 Week : Making Two Budgets One

For years experts have said that the number one cause of divorce is money. There are ways to avoid the stresses and arguments surrounding finances. Olivia Giovetti lays them out here.
Feb 01
Ask Erda : The Selfish Singer

Are you selfish enough to be a professional singer? Especially a professional singer with a family? Cindy lays out the important things to consider here.
Feb 01
From the Editor : Finding Real Balance

Each year as we prepare our annual family issue, invariably the word “balance” shows up in the title of at least one article. Balance certainly has become a popular buzzword.
Feb 01
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