Classical Singer Magazine

The Music Major Minute: : Chiaroscuro: Find Your Light

Achieving balance can be a lifelong pursuit. Whether the aim is balance in a singing technique or in life management, these suggestions can help.

Nov 01 Christi Amonson

From the Editor : You Know You’re a Singer When . . .

I recently came across one of those annoying click-bait lists that pervade the Internet and flood your social media feeds. And while I try and remain disciplined in my vow

Nov 01 Sara Thomas

The Doctor Is In: : Stay Healthy This Winter

Don’t let a cold or cough derail your audition and Messiah season. Read about preventive measures you can take to stay well this winter.

Nov 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

The Singer’s Library : Acoustic Insights

A follow-up book by Professor of Music Kenneth W. Bozeman explores using kinesthesia and knowledge of acoustics to create more efficient singing within a voice studio.

Nov 01 Brian Manternach

A Choral Calling

Jim Meyer talks about his unique and fulfilling work for almost 45 years with San Francisco Opera as both chorus and dance manager as well as a member of the chorus.

Nov 01 Greg Waxberg

Shoperatic : Divas Who Hustle

Have an interest in exploring entrepreneurism outside of singing? Discover the options presented by Shoperatic and find support in this blossoming community.

Nov 01 Cindy Sadler

Shaking It Up : From RN to Vocal Instructor and Performer

Going back to school is not for the faint of heart. But with two new degrees behind her and a busy and full musical career ahead of her, this nurse turned singer says it was all worth it.

Nov 01 Melanie Wade Larsen

How to Stop Wrestling with Your Negative Self-Talk

Find greater confidence and peace through understanding what your thoughts really are.

Nov 01 Nicholas Pallesen

Evolving Ingénue : Talise Trevigne

With an operatic career that includes many premieres of new works as well as traditional classic productions, Talise Trevigne is constantly looking forward to the future and for her next available challenge.

Nov 01 David Browning

Langan Longevity

Bass Kevin Langan set a remarkable record in 2010: he became the first singer to achieve 300 performances with the San Francisco Opera. A milestone like that doesn’t happen overnight, but after a nearly four-decade career—something Langan says was made possible by an ironclad technique given him by a great teacher and honed over years of diligent and daily practice. Now Langan is sharing his wealth of experience with the next generation in classes about the business of singing, information he generously shares here. From the value of a DMA to filing taxes to what your take-home pay should be, Langan lays out clearly and simply the business details of a singing career and more.

Nov 01 Maria Nockin