The Mixology of a Good Performance
Have you ever sat there in the audience, listening to a singer who maybe *sounds* good enough, but whose stage presence is just… awkward?...
Vocal Myths Dispelled, Part I: Singing is Easy!
Musicians are an oft-misunderstood bunch. Most people do not realize the amount of work it takes to be a musician - the hours of...
Hiatuses and Habits, Hand-in-Hand
Hi, readers. If you're still there. It's been a while, I know. An overseas trip, planning a big studio recital, summer vacation plans,...
Spring Cleaning
Spring has arrived here in New England (sort of?)! Yes, it snowed today, but the trees have begun budding, the robins are out roaming...
"Thanks, But No Thanks" - Dealing With Audition Rejection
Here at Rising Stars we talk a lot about auditioning. We are a performing arts organization, after all. We discuss what and how to...
Happy 2016 From Rising Stars!
Happy New Year, everyone! We here at Rising Stars would like to thank all of you for an awesome 2015! Whether you participated in one...
Rising Stars At Grotonwood!
Rising Stars at Grotonwood was a huge success! We had a blast being on Grotonwood's beautiful campus and working with the talented...
Reflections on the Classical Singer Convention
Last weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the annual Classical Singer Convention and competing in their annual competition, both of...
What's the Song Really About? Part I
You've found a song you really want to sing. After discussing it with your teacher or coach, getting your hands on the sheet music, and...
Managing Performance Anxiety
We've all been there: you get up on stage, you're about to start performing, and suddenly it happens. Butterflies decide to have a party...
