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The Tech-Savvy Singer : Is Kickstarter Right for You?

Should you use a fundraising website to raise money through micropatronage? Read about the pros and cons here.

Mar 01 Amanda White

Festing : Too much? Too Little? Too Bad!

Jennifer Porto continues her chronicles of what it’s like to be a full-time Fest singer in Germany. This month she tells of the rigors of rehearsal during the busy periods and the lulls of downtime during the slow periods. And while you can never predict too far in advance when the busy or slow periods are, one thing you can count on: you’re always expected to deliver the singing goods.

Mar 01 Jennifer Porto

Distant Voices : Sigrid Onegin

Read about this remarkable contralto who appeared on the operatic scene in the U.S. and abroad in the early 1900s. Discover where you can hear her now, in both operatic and concert repertoire.

Mar 01 Dean Southern

Ask Erda : It's Not Fair

Life isn’t fair—and neither is the business of singing. But rather than sitting around whining about it, focus on the things that you can do and change.

Mar 01 Cindy Sadler

We Three Kings

After sharing his weight-loss journey with readers for the last three months, Taylor shares in his last installment how the three most important things he has learned about weight loss and health have nothing to do with what you eat or which exercise you choose.

Mar 01 M. Ryan Taylor

Sing, Pray, Love : Measha Brueggergosman on the Art of Bouncing Back

Measha Brueggergosman has more unique things about her than just her difficult-to-pronounce name. With a 150-pound weight loss and open-heart surgery in her not-too-distant past, this singer knows a lot about facing challenges and overcoming odds.

Mar 01 Olivia Giovetti

Filling in the Financial Blanks

There’s nothing like tax season to force you to think about finances. Spend some time doing a little financial spring cleaning this month with these great tips from a variety of financial experts specifically for singers, including how to meet current expenses and plan for the future with an ever-changing income.

Mar 01 Greg Waxberg

Singer Success Story : Natalie Mann

When downsizing forced this singer out of a job she loved with a Fortune 500 financial firm, she was faced with some tough decisions. Find out how losing her job was really one of the best things that could have happened.

Mar 01 Rachel Antman

Anthony Laciura : Small Roles, Big Impressions

Tenor Anthony Laciura knows much about making something out of nothing and taking things one step at a time. In his 26 years at the Met, he made a name for himself as the go-to guy for consistent, thoughtful, and hilarious work. Now retired from the Met, Laciura reminisces about his years there and talks of his new role starring on the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. And his former colleagues share their admiration for this master of character and comedy.

Mar 01 Greg Waxberg

Open Books: : Coming Out in the Classical World

Just what does coming out about your sexuality mean for your career in the classical singing world? Patricia Racette, Beth Clayton, Steven Blier, Nicholas Phan, and Darren Keith Woods share their experiences, how their families reacted, and if it has impacted their careers.

Feb 01 Olivia Giovetti

Bringing Up Diva and Divo

Four singers’ parents discuss what it was like raising a prodigy, how much their childhood influenced their career paths, and why they think their children chose a career in music.

Feb 01 Amanda Keil

Balancing Act

Baritone Stephen Powell and soprano Barbara Shirvis met and fell in love over 15 years ago. Not having children simply wasn’t an option. Two children and two careers later, somehow they manage both. Find out just how they juggle the demands of parenting and singing.

Feb 01 Greg Waxberg