Singers who choose to teach privately instead of pursuing an academic position experience both rewards and challenges. Private teaching grants independence but also isolates teachers in a profession that depends upon collaboration and connection. Nevertheless, they can find many opportunities to stay engaged and informed. This Journal of Singing article “The Connected Voice Teacher” was written in 2010 and discusses numerous ways in which teachers can connect outside the potential boundaries of the private voice studio, including continued education, networking, performing, and fostering collegial relationships.
