About Acting

One critical area of vocal performance that’s often neglected in education is acting. Many singers can become so focused on technique and sound that it’s easy to forget the importance of believable, committed, compelling story telling. While extensive training in acting, movement, script and textual analysis and other aspects of the actor’s craft is highly recommended for the developing and professional singer, in this section, we’ll focus on some basic guidelines for singers to elevate their performances and address the specific challenges that singers face due to the extended time typically required to deliver text when sung.