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Online Fundraising

Everything old is new again when it comes to raising money online. While face-to-face fundraising is still the most effective way to raise money, an online campaign can broaden your

Jun 26 Auditions Plus

To Practice or Not To Practice?

Many college-level singers cannot afford to attend expensive pay-to-sing programs during the summer. They need to stay home and earn extra money for the upcoming school year. So my question

Jun 22 Dr. Michelle Latour

Relationship Tactics

There is something unique about the relaxation and bonding that occurs when people eat and socialize together outside of the office. Trust develops when you and a potential employer are

Jun 20 John Boyd

Your Personal & Professional Brand

How can you raise your Brand score by the end of the summer? It’s that time of year once again. For many of you, it is time to travel

Jun 20 Carol Kirkpatrick

Job Seekers & Sales: The Trust Sanctuary

Think for a moment when you have felt the extreme emotions of joy and sadness in your life. Are those moments related to relationships with other people? Most likely it

Jun 18 John Boyd

Job Search Tactics: The Direct Approach

I recommend the following steps for making direct contact with hiring managers: Research desirable companies and find specific hiring managers by using the Internet. Fill in any information gaps by

Jun 12 John Boyd

What to Pack: Your Travel Wardrobe

Packing post 9/11 is already difficult, but add singing into the mix, and it definitely adds further complications. One reader asked: This may sound silly but, I would

Jun 08 Dr. Michelle Latour

Hungry for More: Winning the CS Vocal Competition

A whirlwind weekend packed with multiple rounds of singing. Connecting with hundreds of anxious singers and receiving written feedback from judges. Winning it all and ready for more. Gillian Hollis,

Jun 07 Auditions Plus

Dream Big – CS Convention: Young Artist Series

Young Artist Sara Conwell (www.sarahconwell.com) attended last week’s Young Artist Series at the Classical Singer Convention. She shares her thoughts and notes here: Dreaming big is not necessarily the

Jun 05 Auditions Plus

The Value of Human Connection

Consistently speak with as many people as possible about your job search and career goals. Something magical happens when you get out and talk to people about the changes you

Jun 01 John Boyd

Ready – Set – Goals!

It’s time to create more than wishes and dreams! Think about creating a grocery list. You write down what you need, and if you know the store you are going

Jun 01 Carol Kirkpatrick

Is the Singer’s Larynx Really “Different”?

The larynx is one of the most exercised anatomical parts of a singer’s body. Does using the larynx so much cause a singer’s larynx to look different than non singer’s? And does it reveal things about the singer simply by its appearance? Dr. Jahn answers that and more.

Jun 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.