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I strongly urge you to record your voice lessons. Not only will you be able to review your lesson at home, work along taped vocalises and listen to your vocal development, but it has also been proven to accelerate the development of your vocal technique.

Traditional tape recorders are acceptable, but the sound quality is extremely limited. Far better are mini disc or other digital recorders, which can also be used to record demos, recitals etc., since their recording quality is extremely high. You can also upload files to your computer (Mac users need to check on compatibility!) and create mp3's, CD's etc. Prices range from around $100 - $350. I think it is worth investing in a good recorder.

Not ANY digital voice recorder works well for voice lessons! Regular ones that are fine in the office environment might not reproduce a good enough sound of the singing voice but rather create distortion.

Popular Digital Recorders

I personally prefer Mini Disc Recorder, because the recording quality for music is excellent, and you can also use them as mp3 players. The files can be uploaded in WAV format to PC (and Mac with the model shown below). If you decide to get one of these, you will need to make sure it has a recording function and a microphone jacket. Depending on the model you buy, you might need to get a Microphone (I recommend Sony ECM MS907 or Sony ECM-DS70P). The model shown below actually includes one in the package.

My tip: MiniDisc is being discontinued. Get one as soon as you can and stock up on discs. You can always reuse discs after uploading files to the computer and/or deleting them.

Sony Hmd1Gl High-Capacity Mini Disc 

Noten
You can find almost any German Lied, Art Song or Opera Aria on CD Sheet Music, which you can simply print out from your computer. It is an incredible deal. Find it here:

Aria and Song Texts and Translations

Useful websites

www.aria-database.com
www.recmusic.org

Nico Castel's
Complete Libretti Series utilizing the Leyerle Three Three Line Phoentic Translation System and word by word translations. Check it out at the library or follow this link.

Praktisches Wörterbuch
der Musik
Musical terms side-by-side in four languages: English, German, French and Italian. In my opinion, it is the best music dictionary for all musicians.

Check out the
Free Norton Online Glossary

Singen in Deutschland -
Sprache und Info

Deutsches Sprach Training
Online Audio und Video Poscasts

Beruf Opernsänger
in Deutschland

Karriereplanung

Resume

Wie schreibe ich einen wirkungsvollen Lebenslauf? (englisch)

Organisiere dein eigenes Konzert

Meinen Artikel im Juilliard Journal kannst du hier lesen (englisch).

Empfohlene Literatur

"Making Music in Looking Glass Land : A Guide to Survival and Business Skills for the Classical Performer" (4th edition) 
by Ellen Highstein

"Fight Your Fear and Win: Seven Skills for Performing Your Best Under Pressure--At Work, In Sports, On Stage" by Don Dr Greene

Meisterkurse etc.

Click here for a directory at Classical Singer Magazine's website