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THEY said, “Over 30? Too Late!”

Classical Singer is always looking for stories of singers who start successful careers later in life. Soprano Martile Rowland was not available to be interviewed for this article so we contacted her friend and coach Benton Hess for the story.

Oct 01 Benton Hess

The Fountain of Truth

We knew that doing an issue on age and career longevity would have fairly broad appeal, but the response was nothing short of overwhelming. 145 pages of responses!
Our solution was to include some responses in the article below, with the rest posted on the website. Our thanks to all who participated.

Oct 01 Emily Brunson

La Dolce Amara

I wanted to sing, and I wasn't being allowed to do that.

Oct 01 Emily Brunson

Handel Helps Humanity

Performers donate fees and proceeds from Messiah to charities

Sep 01 Emily Brunson

Move Over, Miss Snodgrass

Singers who are traveling full-time are becoming increasingly more vocal about keeping family relationships strong. Sarah Bryan Miller, a homeschooler herself, answers the many requests for information on the ins, outs, and details of homeschooling for singers and their families.

Sep 01 Sarah Bryan Miller

Who’s Perfect?

Concrete help to maximize performance by focusing energy and resources

Sep 01 Shirlee Emmons

A Coaching Career in NYC

Should you take the plunge? Joan Krueger on the pros and
cons of being a New York City coach

Sep 01 Emily Brunson

Performing in NYC–Play and Pay : An interview with Conard Fowkes

New York taxes are among the highest in the nation. For 21 years, Volunteer Income Taxes for Artists (VITA) has done income tax returns for performers at no charge. Conard Fowkes, an experienced actor and volunteer with VITA, explains the potential pitfalls hidden within the complexity of New York tax laws.

Sep 01 CJ Williamson

A Singer’s Life In….

Do you have to live in New York City to have a career? Professional and emerging professional singers from around the world talk about where they live and work.

Sep 01 CS Staff

I Can’t Tell My Mother Where I Live : The Realities of Life In a New York Apartment

I can’t tell my mother where I’m living.

Sep 01 Lina C. Cotman

Where Singers Live

Looking through our database we found building which have seven or more singers living in them.