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The Fast Pace of Measured Work : Yale's School of Music

Nestled nearly halfway between Boston and New York City, Yale University has long been a beacon of quality higher education. But does their School of Music offer that same level of excellence to prospective professional singers? Olivia Giovetti answers that and more here.

Sep 01 Olivia Giovetti

The Tech-Savvy Singer : So How Do I Use Finale, Exactly?

The musical notation software, Finale, can be a great tool for any musician. But the software navigation, as well as a hefty price, can be real deterrents. But should they be? Find out here.

Sep 01 Amanda White

Back to School

Uncle Tony offers his advice for students returning to the classroom this month. Read his thoughts on how studying music at the university level requires using both the left and right hemispheres of the brain and much more.

Sep 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

The $50 Week : Your Financial Road to Ruling your Federal Loans

Are student loans a current reality or in your near future? Consider these ideas for staying in control of your student loan debt as well as your financial future.

Sep 01 Olivia Giovetti

Bulletin Board : News, Tidbits, Musings and More

Opera Tour . . . on Bicycles! Five young Canadian singers who are members of The Bicycle Opera Project spent part of this summer cycling around the province of Ontario

Sep 01 Maria Nockin

The Joy of it All!

Greatness – Considerably above the normal or average. Joy- A feeling of great pleasure and happiness. So why is it we sing? Why is it we teach? Why

Aug 30 Auditions Plus

Move: Action is More Influential than Technique

In the movie, Band of Brothers, there is an intense battle scene where a Lieutenant is immobilized by indecision just as he begins a dangerous attack on a German stronghold.

Aug 29 John Boyd

A Lifelong Love of Learning: A Tribute to Betty Jeanne Chipman

Growing up, whenever I would ask my parents why they didn’t pay me for my good grades like some of my friends’ parents did, they would always remind me of

Aug 28 CS

What's in a Name? What's Your Brand?

What is your favorite brand name product? When you think of that brand, is it a slogan, logo, color, size, shape, name or price or a combination of these that

Aug 27 Carol Kirkpatrick

The Art of Focus

This summer we all had the opportunity to watch the Summer Olympics in London. Every four years I look forward to watching athletes from all around the world test themselves

Aug 22 John Boyd

It’s Your Time – How Do You Want To Spend It?

Whether it’s the best of times or the worst of times, it’s the only time we’ve got. – Art Buchwald How do you spend one of your most precious

Aug 21 Carol Kirkpatrick

Confidence in Your Value

Others may try to decide for you what you should do and how you should do it. Whether innocently or intentionally, they may try to put you into a box

Aug 16 John Boyd