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Getting Your Money's Worth

“If you only do what you know you can do- you never do very much.” Tom Krause When you attend a summer program or even set up your own

Jun 19 Carol Kirkpatrick

Full Court Press: How to Get Press Coverage

From the June online issue of Classical Singer magazine, freelance fundraiser Amanda Keil gives some insights and tips on extending your press coverage. “What is your relationship to The

Jun 14 CS

Wish List for Your Summer Program Experience

“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms-to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.”

Jun 12 Carol Kirkpatrick

Getting Ready For Summer Programs

If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we aren’t really living. – Gail Sheehy Break down the learning curve and step outside your comfort

Jun 05 Carol Kirkpatrick

If you haven’t sung in a Young Artist Program, graduated from a top conservatory, or hit it big by age 30, should you throw in the towel? Three singers share how their decision to persevere paid off big in the end.

Jun 01 Jason Vest

The $50 Week : The Compulsion to Save

Learn how to curb the pressure and desire to spend for the safety and reward of saving. Recognizing where that pressure and desire come from—like social media—is the first step.

Jun 01 Olivia Giovetti

Starting and Starring In Your Own Opera Company

A singer and self-made impresario looks at the critical role of creating singing jobs from both sides of the table.

Jun 01 Genevieve Thiers

Creating an Opera Book Club

Looking for a fun way to spend your summer nights? Consider starting an opera book club.

Jun 01 Joanie Brittingham

The Entrepreneurial Career : Full Court Press

Find out how to get press coverage—or at least not make the press hate you.

Jun 01 Amanda Keil

Dressed for Success

Are you dressed for success? In a past article of Classical Singer magazine, we claimed this basic rule: Avoid wearing any clothing, hairstyle, or accessory that would make an audience

May 21 CS

A Bad Mood

“You do not wake up one morning a bad person. It happens by a thousand tiny surrenders of self-respect to self-interest.” – Robert Brault Have you ever been here:

May 17 Carol Kirkpatrick

Springtime in Boston

As evidence from the past month’s events, Boston is a resilient city. It is full of strong Americans who love their country and care for each other valiantly. We’re fortunate

May 14 Auditions Plus