You shouldn’t need to be wealthy to pursue a career in singing. However, it’s no secret that those who have enough money to finance a career in music for a long period of time are more likely to succeed. They’re simply able to stay in the game longer, afford more training, and pay for all the …
Part 1: Summer Programs Young Artist Programs are prescribed by many colleges, conservatories and industry professionals as part of the necessary path to career success. Over the past decade, the number of applications to these programs has skyrocketed. This is largely due to online advertising of auditions as well as the creation of YAPtracker, a …
Most professional singers have some sort of correlating career. Secondary income sources are almost always necessary due to high costs of living, student loan debt and the competitive state of the classical singing world. Even a singer who works fairly regularly will typically still need to supplement their singing income. A singer may also be …
Women in the arts often feel they have to choose between having a family and having a career. These talented and brave Boston-based artists are balancing both, and have a lot to say on the subject! They shared with me the struggles and triumphs of navigating pregnancy, breastfeeding, parenting and more while staying relevant and …
“Supply and Demand: Gender Disparity in Opera Part 1” explored the issue of poor gender parity that exists in professional opera today, and some possible solutions. In this second part of the article, we will specifically discuss the issue of gender parity in college/conservatory vocal programs as well as pay-to-sing summer training programs. Keeping in mind …
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According to data collected by Datausa.io, 8,133 Music Performance Degrees were awarded in the United States in 2015. If we take a snapshot of the vocal performance degrees being awarded in the USA today, it becomes clear that the number of female singers far exceeds the number of male singers in colleges and conservatories. According …
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I’m so thrilled to bring you this interview with Sarah Whitney. Sarah has crafted an extremely successful career as a violinist, educator and entrepreneur by challenging “the rules”, creating her own path and following her heart. Check out her extensive bio at the bottom of this piece! Please enjoy, and be sure to subscribe to …
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You look great! But can you sing? Young singers are constantly bombarded with conflicting information about appropriate repertoire, audition attire, singer websites, resumes, bios and headshots. So utterly consumed with these seemingly pressing issues, singers often ignore far more important issues, effectively ending their careers before they begin. I’m talking specifically about vocal technique and …
Boston Singer’s Resource, featured article, February 2016. Written in collaboration with Angela Jajko Why creating your own path as a singer should include a dual career. The landscape of the classical vocal field has changed drastically over the last several decades. Gone are the days when opera was a cultural staple, when singers could expect …
