Classical Singer Magazine

A Look at Crossover Singing : Is It For You?

Is it for you? You may find a new world of music waiting for you.

Managing Acid Reflux Without Medication

Why another article on acid reflux? Our readers keep asking for more! This is a new twist: a holistic approach to healing reflux—no talk about pills or surgery, but rather a natural, approach to digestive health.*

Nov 01 Valerie Coates

Pursuing the Wrong Dream

The life of a singer is often filled with conflicting interests, and singers feel torn. Here are some new ways to look at those conflicts and come out with successful resolutions.

Nov 01 Heather Antonissen

Follow the Leader

Our Met violinist takes us back to the pit to see what is going on between conductor, singer and orchestra. This will help you understand why your accelerando, practiced so perfectly in rehearsals, can sometimes fall apart in performance.

Nov 01 Les Dreyer

The Bucharest Opera Resistance

During years of oppression in Romania, the only escape the author's family had was to go to the opera. The opera house opened its doors and became a place of refuge.

Nov 01 Maria-Cristina Necula

Ask Agma

AGMA represents singers and production staff. Find out if a union is right for you.

Nov 01 Alan S. Gordon

No Second Chance for a First Impression: : Capturing Your Audience Immediately

Improve your chances of getting the job by following these seven steps.

Nov 01 Jerry Weissman

Profile of a Working Singer

From time to time Classical Singer likes to bring you the profile of a working singer so you can see what steps he took to get where he is, how he feels about the situation he is in, and much more. If this is the path you are on, it's good to hear from those who have walked it before you.

Nov 01 Brian Register

James Conlon: Pursuing the Renaissance Ideal

"What's your passion?" With that question, conductor James Conlon turned the tables on his interviewer, causing yours truly to be at a complete loss for coherent answers and simply blurt out: "Everything!"

Nov 01 Maria-Cristina Necula

As a Matter of Fach…

CS has received several letters over the years from singers wondering why they can't sing in different Fachs. On the business side, "Ask Erda" has explained that it isn't a good idea because it confuses opera directors. Now, here are the medical reasons for staying in your Fach.

Nov 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

Don’t Let a Headache or Migraine Stop You!

Headaches and high notes don't go together- and yet we've been warner and warned not to take most painkillers, because of the danger of vocal hemorrhage. Here's another alternative.

Nov 01 Jerry Teplitz, JD, PH.D.

Ask Erda : Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

"You are not your voice" is a principle that the Classical Singer Marketing Workshops teach singers. Here is more support to back up this critically important precept

Nov 01 Cindy Sadler