How My High Notes Evolved Over the Years

This is the hardest (and longest!) blog post I’ve written yet. I try to avoid discussing in-depth singing technique in these posts because the physical sensations you feel when singing are complicated and they’re difficult to express through words alone. Today I’m up for the challenge. So, here it goes, the evolution of my high … More How My High Notes Evolved Over the Years

The Do’s and Don’ts of Double-Casting

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

Do You Need a College Degree to Sing Opera? Here’s My Answer.

I get why this prospect can be so fascinating. Imagine, not having to spend all those years pursuing a college degree and BOOM landing auditions and singing on main stages around the world. One must have a talent for singing — perhaps, according to some, a gift. What more is there to gain as a … More Do You Need a College Degree to Sing Opera? Here’s My Answer.

The Masked Opera Singer: How to Navigate Singing in a Mask Without Ruining Your Technique

Who would have ever guessed that I’d be writing a blog post about this? Years ago, no one had a big enough crystal ball to foresee our current state of world health, yet here we are in a seemingly never-ending pandemic. One of the main ways opera companies are surviving is by implementing measures to … More The Masked Opera Singer: How to Navigate Singing in a Mask Without Ruining Your Technique

My Secret Plastic Surgery and How I Risked Losing My Voice

Let me begin by sharing my reasons for opening up about one of the riskiest decisions of my life. It’s not something I’m proud of and I feel quite a bit of shame admitting my truth. The lesson behind the story is what’s most important and I hope it will inspire others to not put … More My Secret Plastic Surgery and How I Risked Losing My Voice

How I Role: Tchaikovsky’s Jaded Aristocrat Eugene Onegin

When I think of pinnacle lyric baritone roles, Billy Budd, Pelléas, Don Giovanni, Athanaël, Wolfram, and Zurga all come to mind. But a standout amongst all these is Eugene Onegin. It requires a long night of well-paced singing with a dramatic arc for the character that is so difficult to develop and sustain as a … More How I Role: Tchaikovsky’s Jaded Aristocrat Eugene Onegin