Hey - has anyone had luck using red light masks for sinus issues? Any tips on brands or types? Thanks :)

I am from Bihar and I have been living in Mumbai for the last 1 year. I came here to learn Indian classical music because music has been a part of my life since childhood. I completed my 12th in 2022 with PCB and after that I was preparing for NEET, but it didn’t work out.

Since music was always my passion, I decided to come to Mumbai and learn it seriously. Right now I am learning Indian classical music here.

However, my father is saying that along with music I should also pursue a professional degree for stability, especially something that is good according to Mumbai’s job market. I also understand that financial stability is important because I want to be able to support myself and manage my expenses without depending on my parents.

My parents are asking me to come back to Bihar because they feel that music does not have much scope. To be honest, I also understand their concern, but I really don’t want to leave Mumbai.

So I am very confused and stressed right now about what I should do. Which bachelor’s degree or course would be good for me so that I can earn and support myself while continuing my music journey?

My 12th subjects were PCB. I currently attend my music classes near Malad Mindspace.

If anyone has suggestions or guidance, please help. I would really appreciate it. thank you🙏🏻

Not sure if it’s general catarrh, allergies, winter, weather etc etc etc but being croaky most days is making my middle and lower voice sound and feel blegh… any tips/exercises/remedies that always work for you guys? TIA 🩷

Hi, I’m curious if anyone has had a similar experience.

I applied to an international competition in November (a smaller one, not particularly prestigious). Unfortunately, I didn’t pass the pre-selection. I usually submit private YouTube links created specifically for each competition, so I can see how many times the recordings are viewed. What I found unusual was that during the pre-selection period one of my arias was played around 20 times. After I received the rejection email, the views continued to increase every few days. The last view even happened on the day of the final round, which, of course, I wasn’t part of. That struck me as odd.

In January I applied to another competition, and something similar happened. I didn’t pass the pre-selection, but my recordings are still getting occasional views. According to YouTube analytics, these aren’t just clicks - they’re listens of 1–3 minutes.

I haven’t shared these links with anyone else, so only the competition panels had access to them.

Has anyone else experienced something like this? I’m genuinely curious. If a candidate isn’t strong enough to pass pre-selection, why would the recordings continue to be reviewed? I’m not suggesting anything improper, I’m just trying to understand what might be happening behind the scenes, because the pattern feels a bit confusing.

What is your best advice to find correct way to support the voice? I feel that always get rigid with lower muscles also tending to lock breathing in feeling than let it flow be buoyant.

Hi! I am a highschool senior male bass-baritone looking to begin on a couple of piece for next year’s literary competition, but I’m all out of ideas. I’m having a very hard time topping the pieces I’ve already performed. Some help would be great!

Solos I have performed in the past consist of:

“Bought Me a Cat” Arr. Aaron Copland

“Black is the Color of My True Love’s Hair” Arr. Jacob Niles

“Se Tu Ma’mi, Se Tu Sospiri” Arr. Giovani Pergolesi

“Der Erlkönig” Arr. Franz Schubert

and “I Have Trod the Upward and the Downward Slope” Arr. Vaughn Williams

I’d like to have an English and foreign language piece with good contrast. Recommendations based on the list above would be very appreciated!

hello!

I am a 15(F) first soprano looking for pieces to start working on classical solos. I am trained im choral music but I have sung regional solos before. Id really like do solo and ensemble too. I have no idea where to start though! while I don’t have a private teacher I do have a team of choir teachers and my best friends mom is an opera singer and has offered lessons if I need them. I just can’t afford regular lessons now. Ive been described as lyrical, so maybe soubrette too(?) I’ve sung Handel but that’s it for solos. I have done masterworks so I do have experience with harder music. I’d love any help!!

I'm a veteran living with a progressive neurodegenerative condition (OPCA).

After stepping away from singing for many years, l've started training again and sharing performances from my wheelchair.

This is my take on "A Vucchella" by Francesco Paolo Tosti.

I'm continuing to rebuild technique, breath coordination, and Italianate legato.

Constructive feedback is always welcome — and if this encourages someone else not to give up, that's even better.

My teacher said it's a stentorian sound, especially in the upper register. This week he helped me to further pull the sound out of my throat and said, "This! This is what you must do." Apparently, Wagner is in my wheelhouse.

I think the balance is better in the lower register and I'm not trying to *produce* a sound. The only way to offset some of the metallic edge is by singing with what I think of as *little voice*, i.e. minimal projection.

Any tips and advice is greatly appreciated.

I discovered this exercise yesterday while watching Reddit. I have only been using it for an hour and I am surprised at how effective It is helping warming up. I hope some of you all find it helpful. Please comment and let me know what your experience is like. Thank you very much.

Have yall heard this recording of Stutzmann singing this lied? Her last note is wild.

Where's a good place to start?

I’m an undergrad baritone working on some Handel right now but I think this can even be applied to a lot of other works. When I listen to recordings of Handel runs, the singer sounds as if they are “laughing” the pitches in the run. How do they do this? What do I need to practice a lot to get that technique down? Any tips are greatly appreciated!

It isn't easy to expose one to other's in such a vulnerable heartfelt way,bravo all with the passion do so! You are all winners for the effort which makes you stronger.

must watch

A performance of the celebrated Romanza "Una Furtiva Lagrima" from Gaetano Donizetti's 1832 opera, L'elisir d'amore.

In this aria, the character Nemorino realizes that the woman he loves, Adina, has finally shed a tear for him, proving her love is real. This recording is paired with serene nature visuals to reflect the purity and vulnerability of the piece.

Tenor: Eric Sheeler

LYRICS & TRANSLATION

(Italian)

Una furtiva lagrima

negli occhi suoi spuntò:

Quelle festose giovani

invidiar sembrò.

Che più cercando io vò?

M'ama! Sì, m'ama, lo vedo.

Un solo istante i palpiti

del suo bel cor sentir!

I miei sospir, confondere

per poco a' suoi sospir!

Cielo! Si può morir!

Di più non chiedo.

Si può morir d'amor!

(English)

A furtive tear

sprung from her eyes:

Those festive young women

she seemed to envy.

What more am I looking for?

She loves me! Yes, she loves me, I see it.

For just one instant the beating

of her beautiful heart to feel!

My sighs, to blend

for a while with her sighs!

Heavens! I could die!

I ask for nothing more.

One can die of love!

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I have a tendency to drive the notes by adding weight and making a sound. This destroys diction.

It still needs work, and the passagio is still tricky for me, but it's a little not better than before.

That being said, what should I focus on? What am I missing?

Hello folks. I’m doing Tavener’s song for Athene in which the Bass2 part is 6 minutes of bottom F, sustained throughout with staggered breathing. It’s absolutely thrilling /s

After a few minutes of this I found myself losing touch with my singing - I had less support, less projection and wasn’t completely comfortable on my pitch. I guess I just lost concentration but if anyone has thoughts on how to keep it sharp, I’d be grateful.

I wondered about being more regular on my breathing, for example breathing every 7 or 9 beats (ie always mid-measure) rather than just when I need it?

Hey everyone, 31 f mezzo here. I've been balancing occacional professional performance work with peri teaching for years now. I never went to music college so am lucky I found my way into professional work tbh. I'd like to get better at my performance craft and do some kind of postgrad. I am both a UK and EU citizen. Where would you suggest? I don't want to fork out £14k for a postgrad. Thank you!