September 2016 – All Articles

Hear from two entrepreneurs who initially trained as musicians and then went on to law, business, and leadership degrees and now run two companies. Their new book guides singers to better business practices in a changing marketplace.

Since your body is your instrument, it’s important that it be in its optimal condition. Physical fitness specific to a singer’s individual needs will ensure that the voice functions its best and is free from any restrictions.

A former student says farewell to one of this generation’s most beloved teachers and mentors.

It’s never too soon to start thinking about how to pay for your education.

In this continuation of part one, which appeared online at www.ClassicalSinger.com/rearview1, singers offer perspectives on the education that prepped them for a career.

Your college years offer a glorious and singular time when you can focus fully on honing your craft without the stress of making a living from said craft. But the time to enter the professional world will come soon enough, so begin preparing now.

More than $2.1 million in scholarships and $16,000 in cash prizes were awarded at the Classical Singer Convention Memorial Day weekend.

As a new fall semester begins, application of these six principles outside of the classroom will help you reach above and beyond your degree requirements as you become an entrepreneurial learner.

So you want to major in music. That’s a great first step. But is vocal performance the path for you? Or music education? Or musical theatre? Or music therapy? And what about a double major? Read about the ins and outs of each major here to help determine the right choice for you.

So you didn’t get accepted to your college of choice. How did the powers that be arrive at that decision? Understanding the many varied factors that influence such decisions can help you in applying, auditioning, and understanding the outcome.

Deborah Voigt has trod the boards as the dramatic soprano of this generation. But as Voigt herself says in this exclusive interview, “You can’t be the top banana until you’re 75.” And, so, the soprano is wisely expanding her repertoire to include the roles of voice teacher, artistic advisor and, most recently, assistant professor at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Discover Voigt’s feelings about these life changes as well as her candid thoughts on addiction, weight, and feeling confident in your skin no matter what.

Stage time in college is coveted and critical to a singer’s training and success. But what if you’re offered a role that doesn’t feel like a fit for your voice? Find out how to weigh the pros and cons and make the best decision for you.