Are you dressed for success? In a past article of Classical Singer magazine, we claimed this basic rule: Avoid wearing any clothing, hairstyle, or accessory that would make an audience member uncomfortable or draw an audience member’s (or in private lessons, your teacher’s) attention away from your face or your singing.   Here are 13 other audition attire tips as you get ready to #AchieveGreatness!:   1. Most importantly, consider your general hygiene. “Be clean, well-kempt, and smell good,” said … Continue reading →

“You do not wake up one morning a bad person. It happens by a thousand tiny surrenders of self-respect to self-interest.” – Robert Brault   Have you ever been here: You are in a bad mood and can’t seem to shake it? It’s affecting everything that you do; work, singing, performing and your important relationships. It’s making you tired, and there is very little that has gone right so far with the day. And the worst part is that you … Continue reading →

Adversity. Challenges. Disappointment. Resistance. Winston Churchill knew these emotions better than anyone. The man who led England through its darkest times to its finest hours captured the thought in this one phrase, “If you’re going through hell, don’t stop.”   We all have great difficulties. Comparing miseries is of no benefit if the goal is to win the contest. If we gain perspective it’s good. But all such endeavors we ought to remember that none of us are getting out … Continue reading →

As evidence from the past month’s events, Boston is a resilient city. It is full of strong Americans who love their country and care for each other valiantly. We’re fortunate to have the Classical Singer Convention and Auditions Plus Vocal Competition finals in the heart of the city next week. My wife and I were able to visit the city last summer and we loved the brief time we had to walk the historic streets, sail around the magnificent harbor, … Continue reading →