Classical Singer Magazine

Cutting through the Noise: Selecting a Master’s Program in a Time of Information Overload

Continuing your studies with a graduate degree can be daunting. Read on to learn how to find the right fit for your educational goals while maintaining a clear sense of financial realities.

Nov 24 Alan E. Hicks

Coffee with Marilyn Maye

Marilyn Maye continues to be in high demand as a singer at 95 years young. She shares her decades of wisdom as a performing artist with CS readers.

Nov 09 Minda Larsen

Music Major Minute: Daily Practice Rx: Show Up, then “Treat Yo’ Self!”

Learn more about daily practice habits to make your semester’s voice lessons successful.

Oct 20 Christi Amonson

Finding the Right Voice Studio Fit: Considerations for Students and Teacher

André Chiang and Victoria Vargas discuss studio inclusivity and ways to create and maintain a safe space in the voice studio.

Oct 19 Andre Chiang and Victoria Vargas

Don’t Sing What You Must, Sing What You Are!

Tenor Josaphat Contreras shares his story of creating a recital program based on his cultural heritage and why you should focus your efforts on authentically performing for yourself.

Oct 10 Josaphat Contreras

Crossover Corner: Baby One More Time

This month’s Crossover Corner explores triple threat training, stylistic differences across shows, and the reminder that through it all, singers need to breathe.

Sep 30 Peter Thoresen

Breaking into Voice Acting (Part 2): Studio and Equipment

Part 2 of this series on voiceover focuses on creating your studio space and the equipment that can help you put your best foot forward.

Sep 30 Emily Stokes

College Connection: Auditioning for College – What I Wish I’d Known

Many singers wish they’d known more before their auditions. Read on to learn what college audition panels are looking for.

Sep 20 Eric McKeever

Decolonizing the Art Song with Patricia Caicedo

Singer, scholar, writer, and educator Patricia Caicedo has made art song by Latin American and Iberian composers more accessible. In this interview, she shares her creative mission, entrepreneurial spirit, and process for decolonization, opening up new pathways for singers.

Sep 16 Eugenia Forteza

The Singer’s Library: The Enduring Legacy of Late, Great Pedagogues

New posthumously published books allow the pedagogy of two beloved teachers to live on

Sep 16 Brian Manternach

Latonia Moore: “I Love, Live, and Breathe Music”

Latonia Moore is an artist with great depth and stylistic variety. She shares her background in jazz, what makes her voice smile, and the lessons learned from taking breaks vocally. Read on for more on Moore, including her advice about specific intentions as you build your career.

Sep 16 Maria-Cristina Necula

The Dr. Is In: On the Road and Singing

Touring and traveling for singing can be fraught with problems for singers’ health. Read on for tips and tricks for staying healthy on the road.

Sep 05 Anthony Jahn, M.D.