BSR Blog

Tired of Silent Night? 3 Non-Traditional Songs for the Holidays
Are you tired of singing the same traditional carols year after year? Here are three non-traditional carols to add to your list!

What they're up to: how four local professional singers are using their downtime
We asked four local professional singers how they have been filling their days with the arts world - and the rest of the world - on pause.

A Guide to Teaching Online Lessons
Ellen Allen shares her best practices - and words of encouragement! - for teachers embarking on online lessons.

The Artivist in Action: a singer's guide to speaking out by James Dargan
"An artist's job is to speak to the times." Nina Simone
Dear fellow singers,

Bridging the Pit: Advice for opera singers from director Kirsten Z Cairns
Everyone wants to have a good time in the rehearsal room! We’re all there to work hard, have fun, be inspired, and create something wonderful. We all know, however, that it can be really daunting,… continue

Five tips for singers this audition season by Katrina Holden-Buckley
Get out your jewel-toned wrap dresses, modest heels, and black suits! It’s YAP audition season!

A Guide to Choosing the Right Graduate School
So you’ve finally decided to go to grad school. Great! Now what?

Finding Your Career Niche: One Singer’s Path
What does a career in music look like? That’s a question that young singers (and accomplished ones!) are often asked, usually with a tone of disbelief that such a thing is possible.

Singing with Chronic Health Challenges
Guest author and soprano Kim Lamoureux offers her experience and advice around managing chronic health challenges as a singer.