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Common Mistakes in Learning Musical Theater Songs

The wants of the musical theater industry are constantly in flux. At the moment, the trends have moved away from wanting to hear obscure, never-before-heard songs to songs that are

Feb 05 Courtney Crouse

Grace and Grit : Amanda Majeski

Amanda Majeski’s global career has taken her around the world and to the top companies in the U.S. including Santa Fe Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and the Met. Yet her career is only one small, yet significant, part of who she is. With a husband and stepdaughter and a multitude of interests outside work, she says she’s going about life slow and steady.

Jan 30 Kathleen Buccleugh

Tribute to Francisco Casanova

Dominican operatic tenor Francisco Casanova, recognized for his ringing, bel canto vocal style, died on 26 September 2019, in Providence, Rhode Island, at the age of 61. He had been undergoing treatment for gallbladder and liver cancer for several months before his death from complications related to this illness.

Jan 30 Suzanne Lorge

Singing in the Dry Winter Air

Here we are in the middle of the “dark” months. Cold, dry winter often takes a special toll on the singer’s instrument, and proper management can minimize any vocal impairment.

Jan 30 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

Is It All Worth It? : "Making It" as a Singer

I am sitting on deck on a small French cruise ship, finishing a ten-day gig. I was a featured headline act, performing my original cabaret shows for the passengers on

Jan 23 Minda Larsen

Asthma Inhaler and Your Voice : Your Health with Dr. Jahn

Dear Dr. Jahn, Can using an inhaler for asthma affect my vocal cords and vocal range? Alayna T. Dear Alayna T., The answer is, it depends on what

Jan 23 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

Stages of Learning and How It Affects your Singing Progression

In recent years, motor learning theory has taken a more prominent place in vocal pedagogy. The theory itself is described in depth in Vocology by Ingo Titze and Kittie Verdolini

Jan 16 Brian Manternach

I Am Not My Resume

The holidays can be tough, whatever your line of work. For artists—singers and actors in particular—they’re a source of unique dread because we have to explain–or worse, justify–what we do.

Jan 09 Minda Larsen

Humanizing Music with Composer John Beal

CS Music loves getting to know important musicians who have such a great impact on the world of music. We recently had the opportunity to find out more about film

Jan 08 CS Music Staff

The Singer’s Library : College Prep for Musicians

High school students can begin now to prepare for their music degree by avoiding any misinformation and getting answers straight from the experts in a new publication.

Jan 08 Brian Manternach

Alive & Kicking: Empty the House

CS Music has partnered with Jessica Fishenfeld to spotlight her creative efforts to make opera more accessible for a new generation of music lovers. This light-hearted series gives you a

Jan 06 CS Music Staff

Honest Emotion with Kamal Khan

Kamal Khan’s career has included working with top singers in the industry and has also taken him to the Dominican Republic and South Africa. Read about his many collaborations with singers from across the globe and get his advice on cultivating greater meaning and sincerity as an artist.

Jan 06 Maria-Cristina Necula