Another Lockdown? What on Earth Should We do?

Unbelievably, restrictions are tightening again. So how does this affect our audition season? What should we do?

Get Better Pre-Audition Sleep

Do you struggle to sleep the night before an important audition or performance? Me too. Today I have just the trick for a better sleep.

Fest is For the Young

When is the best time to have a fest contract as an opera singer? Today I am discussing how age relates to the fest lifestyle.

How to Manage Burnout

Are you struggling with burnout, but there’s no end in sight? Today I am talking about how to recover from burnout, without taking a break.

You’re Not Going to Be Famous

Harsh Josh, who do you think you are? I can hear you saying it, and that’s a fair response. I don’t know you from Adam (or Eve). Perhaps a better statement would be: “statistically speaking, you’re probably not going to be famous, and that’s ok”. You still might think I’m way out of line here.

One of the Best Reasons to be a Fest Singer

Are you not sure whether being a Fest singer is for you? Is it worth it? Today I am talking about one of the main perks of salaried opera.

Designing your Opera Audition Package for Germany

Are you confused about which arias to include in your audition package this season? Well Singing and Sauerkraut has you covered in this post!

Opera is Like a Sculpture

At the beginning, a sculpture is just a lump of raw material. Once a sculptor begins working, the piece takes form. Opera is just the same…

What to Do When You’re Too Sick to Sing

It’s flu season, and we are all battling with our health. Have you ever been too sick to sing? What should we do as singers when we are ill?