Notes from the Women Singers Retreat — July 11, 2012 Earlier this year, Caroline McKenzie, a longtime Lister and friend (and jaw-dropping soprano to boot) got a bee in her bonnet, and hatched an almost magical plan: she would put together a day-long “retreat” for female classical singers who had reached or passed the midpoint … Read more
[From guest blogger and Lister, Lisa Wall-Urgero] It’s true, I am absolutely biased. I hold an unfair prejudice for California Lutheran University’s Summer Vocal Institute – affectionately referred to by its faculty and alum as CLUSVI (and pronounced “CLUES-vee”). But as a charter faculty member and principal pianist, I have, you see, earned the right … Read more
Of course, not everyone likes to read. But if you want to succeed, your bookstore, your library or even your friends can be the first step to learning the crucial skills to keep your momentum going. Think beyond the usual biographies and rep references, and pick something up that can teach you about your career. … Read more
