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Growing Your Very Own Self Esteem

“Even though you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” Will Rogers Self-esteem – what is it and how does one get more

May 09 Carol Kirkpatrick

Look as Good as You Sound!

Opera and vocal performance has become an image driven business. It’s critical to look as good as you sound. I received an email from a lovely lady named Veronica

May 02 Devon Cass

The Singing Life, Motherhood, and a Trip to Carmen School : An Interview with Sandra Piques Eddy

As classical singers convene in Boston this month for the 10th annual Classical Singer Convention, Lisa Houston catches up with a Boston native who is now gracing the stages of major opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera. Mezzo soprano Sandra Piques Eddy speaks about her relationships with the Met and Boston and how they continue to influence her work as a singer.

May 01 Lisa Houston

Sing a Song of Boston

Is Beantown just a symphony and museum town? Venerable opera companies and myriad ensembles say no!

May 01 Amanda Keil

Education, Boston Style

Come for the convention, stay for grad school! Take an in-depth look at the voice programs at three Boston schools.

May 01 Amanda White

Signing Your First Contract

Your first professional engagement with an accompanying contract is a thrill! But understanding and agreeing upon the terms of said contract? Perhaps not so thrilling. Avoid common pitfalls by following the expert advice offered here.

May 01 Kathleen Buccleugh

The Tech-Savvy Singer : Designing Your Resume in Mircosoft Word

Don't let a less-than-professional résumé hold you back from presenting an otherwise polished and complete audition package.

May 01 Amanda White

The Entrepreneurial Career : Money Matters for Music

Plan your finances now and enjoy your performances later.

May 01 Amanda Keil

Ask Erda : The Day Job Dilemma

Can you make a living as a classical singer? There’s no one better to answer that loaded question than CS’s own “Ask Erda.”

May 01 Cindy Sadler

Is a Vegan Diet for You?

Giving up meat, eggs, and dairy may seem extreme. But the hard scientific evidence of the remarkable health benefits, which Dr. Jahn shares here, may make you reconsider.

May 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

The $50 Week : Moving without Financially Shaking

If moving is in your future, consider a few factors for making the whole process financially smoother.

May 01 Olivia Giovetti

From the Editor : A Mother’s Day Perspective

Although Mother’s Day as we know it began just a century ago, the tradition of honoring mothers transcends the last 100 years and the American culture. Ancient Romans honored Cybele,

May 01 Sara Thomas