Writing by Kelly Rubinsohn

Shapewear can be a controversial subject in this day and age. With a lot of social media #bodypositivity floating around, some see the use of shapewear as ...

Are you stressed out, but yoga and meditation aren't quite giving you the relief you need? Are you looking for some unconventional ways to take your mind o...

With the exception of intense roles like Cio Cio San and Violetta, opera singers have some time to kill backstage during productions. During both rehearsal...

So you and your colleagues have a brilliant idea: you're going to put on an opera. You're going to go out there and create your own opportunities. You're g...

There’s been a lot of discussion lately about tidying up and organizing your life, thanks to a certain Netflix show. The philosophy behind Tidying Up with M...

If singing isn't your full-time gig yet, you may need a day job to cover those little things like scarves and tea and... rent. Unfortunately, most day jobs...

The new year is here, and you are ready to hit the ground running! You want to make some big changes, improve your life, and be the best you you can be! L...

Most opera characters could use a little perspective in their lives. A reminder from the past, insight on the present, or a sneak peak at the future could...

Audition Season sadly also brings Rejection Season. While being turned down from a program is never fun, each “Thanks but no thanks” letter bring its own b...

Though classical music has a reputation for refinement, beauty, and declarations of love, this is the time of year when ghosts and ghouls to come out and ...

It’s that time of year again. Classes are starting, application deadlines are looming, and TV shows return with new seasons to distract everyone from all r...

My name is Kelly and I’m a freelance opera singer. I recently had the experience of performing an opera in a corset from Orchard Corset. When on stage, it i...