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?...
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,...
The Singer's Toolbox
When it comes to a practice routine, it's all about figuring out what works for YOU. Every musician has his own personal routine, as...
Memorization Station
I don't know what it is, but there is something about having to memorize music that makes many young singers groan. Part of me can...
Learn Something New!
I've found that, when it comes to learning new music, there are two types of people out there: those who get a complete thrill from...
"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...
Singing Basics, Part III: The Vocal Warm-up
Here's the last installment in our Singing Basic video series: the vocal warm-up! The exercises in this video are just a sampling of some...
Singing Basics Part 2: Breathing
Here is the second installment of our Singing Basics video series! This one is slightly longer than the first two, but that's because...
Singing Basics Part 1: Stretching and Posture
Welcome to our short video series on Singing Basics! If you're wondering how you should prepare for your audition this week or need tips...
