Health & Technique

Winter Vocal Health Tips

Every new change of the season brings singers potentially new engagements along with an often-drastic shift in the weather. Read on for some tips on how singers can keep those vocal cords in tip-top shape during the winter.

Jan 04 Eric McKeever

From the Vault: Give Yourself the Gift of Peace this Holiday Season

You’re in the thick of the season right now— and the holidays, the busiest season of the year, are upon us. While this is a season that calls on you to give and give and give, you must take time to take care of yourself.

Dec 20 CJ Williamson

Top Ten Ways to Have A Healthy Holiday

With the holidays in full swing, we as singers have to make difficult decisions to protect our health as best we can. Here are some steps you can take to safeguard your health and the health of others this holiday season.

Dec 20 Joanie Brittingham

A Case for Not Warming Up

Warming up is important! But, instead of calling it "warm up" what if we called it "coordinating up"? Read on to learn about changing the connotation of warming up!

Nov 30 Courtney Crouse

Pulling Off a Sick Performance

You’ve spent hours practicing and fine-tuning for an important performance and are feeling prepared and excited. Take some thought to also prepare for any potential setbacks that could start with a sniffle.

Sep 07 Joanie Brittingham

Peri-through-Post: A Voice in Change

Perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause can be a challenging period for singers. Read on to learn more about the vocal signs of this life change and maintaining elasticity, flexibility, and agility through it.

Aug 02 Susan Eichhorn Young

Mental Health

Kerriann Otaño and Cris Frisco have a conversation about the mental health crisis in the operatic community. They share ideas for self-care and ways to address mental health issues while working as a singer.

Jun 25 Kerriann Otano and Cris Frisco

Don’t Give Up!

Every singer deals with thoughts of giving up. Read on to discover what fellow musicians do when they experience burnout, frustration, and rejection that lead to considering leaving the arts.

Jun 20 Dr. Michelle Latour

Singing after Cancer

A cancer diagnosis can be terrifying and devastating for anyone—and for singers, there are important aspects to consider. Read on to find out how a cancer diagnosis impacted the careers of these singers.

Jun 08 Kyle Melton

Four Tips to Get Better at Memorizing

I remember standing shakily in front of the judges at a NATS singing competition. The accompanist began the prelude to the first aria in my set of songs, “Vedrai carino” from Mozart’s Don Giovanni. All that was going through my mind was, “Will I remember the words?”

May 23 Kylie Evans

Squashing the Inner Saboteur: Reframing Intrusive Thoughts As An Arts Educator

Having thoughts of doubt when it comes to our work is a common occurrence in the Arts. Studio owner and voice teacher Brandon Marcus talks about how these thoughts can effect both teachers and students, as well as some of the ways he has learned to cope and overcome self doubt.

May 21 Brandon Marcus, MLA

Marking in Rehearsal: What Is It and When to Use It

Have you ever been asked to "mark" while in rehearsal? Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre in the Theatre Department at the University of Utah, David Eggers, gives advice about "marking" and how to do it safely.

Apr 24 David Eggers