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Ten Tips for a Healthy Voice

After 30 years of treating professional singers, from students to opera stars, Dr. Anthony Jahn (a Board-certified otolaryngologist and a regular writer for Classical Singer magazine) has come to the

Aug 19 CS

When Life Taps You on the Shoulder

10,000 hours. That’s a lot of hours. 1,428 days of school. 2,500 football games. 20,000 episodes of The Big Bang Theory. Like I said, a lot hours.

Aug 14 Alex Stoddard

What is Your Resume Trying to Say?

As you finish your aria, the masterclass teacher begins: “Good, thank you very much. Now, I’m curious: what are you trying to say with this piece? What are you trying

Aug 07 Auditions Plus

Eating Myself Sick – Dealing with Acid Reflux

By the end of the spring semester of 2012, my voice was trashed. With a full voice studio, two lecture classes, and a busy performance schedule, my voice was completely

Aug 02 Dr. Michelle Latour

Money Matters: Personal Finance for Singers

Joanie Brittingham takes a hard look at the financial realties for singers—including salary realities and the heavy burden of student loan debt. She then offers tips for making ends meet when money is scarce.

Aug 01 Joanie Brittingham

The Entrepreneurial Career : Succeed on Your Strengths

Sometimes a career “detour” can lead you to your true calling. Discover what you are meant to do by doing what you do best.

Aug 01 Amanda Keil

Charming Notes

Taking the time to write a thank you note is a wonderful way to show your thoughtful gratitude. In addition, it might just be the attention to detail you need to set you apart from other singers.

Aug 01 Joanie Brittingham

How Do You Define "Success"?

Earlier this month I ran in the Hobbler Half Marathon through picturesque Hobble Creek Canyon in Springville, UT. 800 or so of my closest running friends and I glided down

Jul 26 Alex Stoddard

Starting Fresh

Offer no resistance to what is, take action or don’t and do not become attached to the outcome. Eckhart Tolle When you think of packing for your summer adventure,

Jul 16 Carol Kirkpatrick

Don't Leave it in the Shower . . .

Yup, you read that title right. Don’t leave it in the shower. Don’t leave what? Your next great idea that is going to change the world! Nolan

Jul 11 Alex Stoddard

Do You Have to Be Rich to Be a Great Singer?

In response to an anonymous Internet rant gone viral that claims that only the rich can be famous opera singers, Olivia Giovetti (follow her on Twitter @ogiovetti) takes the writer

Jul 09 CS

Who Is Going To Be In Charge This Summer?

“I am a leader. Leaders always get heat. They’re always going against the grain. Jimi Hendrix got heat; Bob Marley got heat; Miles Davis got heat. Every great artist got

Jul 02 Carol Kirkpatrick