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Columnist Peter Thoresen reflects on three years penning “Crossover Corner!”

Budget travel is a necessity for singers. Learn about ways to make your travel affordable while still being prepared to sing your best!

Masterclasses are an important part of the convention. Read on for how to get the most out of the experience, either as auditor or participant.

Learn more about how to maximize your success in competitions.

Guest columnist Kylie Evans explores how to build healthy relationships in a competitive singing industry.

Hailey McAvoy’s Journey as an operatic trailblazer for liberation and visibility for performers with disabilities is one that is changing who we see on our opera stages.

A stylistic and pedagogical guide to hip-hop and rap fills a glaring gap in the performance literature.

Soprano Penelope Shumate shares her experiences in multi-genre singing, as well as her approach to balancing performing and teaching.

Being asked to step in at the last second happens for singers, and provides a unique opportunity. Read more about how to learn music quickly for a last-minute gig.

Jordan Weatherston Pitts shares his experience as both an opera singer and a drag performer.

Chronic stress has other effects on our bodies, including poor metabolic health. Many of the contributing factors to stress in a performer’s life, from the physical demands of performing to the inconsistent sleep schedule and the sleep deprivation of late nights, contribute individually to illness. Consider your sleep schedule: have you ever had a gig or a concert that ended late at night? Or your food schedule: what do you eat before and after a performance?

The New York region is known for its scrappy, adventurous, and unique opera companies. Some come in like a lightning bolt electrifying the opera status quo before going dim (think Loft Opera), while some steadily grow and become a fixture on the New York opera scene (Heartbeat Opera). And still other companies arrive on the scene with a fresh perspective, creative staging, and a mission to make opera feel like a totally immersive experience, like On Site Opera.