Think about some of the most famous opera singers of all time. What do they all have in common? What is the deciding factor that makes a singer not only a serviceable employee to an opera company but also helps them become FAMOUS? Besides lots of hard work, talent, and luck, there’s a defining characteristic … More The One Thing Every Famous Opera Singer Has

Let’s talk about double-casting. It’s something every opera singer takes part in at some point in their singing life. What is double-casting? Double-casting happens when companies want to put on more shows than vocally possible for one cast (our tender cords can only take so much). It also occurs when universities need to provide performance … More The Do’s and Don’ts of Double-Casting

Choosing a starter audition aria is a big decision for a budding, young singer. Many opportunities can come from starting auditions with the right aria.  In my own mercurial past of auditioning, I felt like a professional “auditionee” at one point because I was doing it so often — it was like a part-time job! … More My 6 Tips for Choosing a Starter Audition Aria