The real artist has no idea that he is sacrificing himself for art. He does “what he does for one reason and one reason only-he can't help doing it”

Inspired by the purse rather than the soul, the mercenary side fairly screams in many of the works put out by every day American publishers.

When the student has her voice under complete control, it is safe to take up the lyric repertoire of Mendelssohn, Old English Songs, etc. How simple and charming they are!

French is, in many ways, more difficult for an English-speaking person to sing. It is so full of complex and trying vowels. It requires the utmost subtlety.

Vocal study before age 20 is likely to be injurious, though some survive it in the hands of very careful and understanding teachers.

The sincerity of the art worker must permeate the song as naturally as the green leaves break through the dead branches in springtime.

One does not study for a goal. The goal is a mere accident.