Acquiring a repertoire in these days, when the vocal literature is so immense, so overwhelming, that the student with sense will devote all his energies to work and not imagine himself a martyr to art. Alma Gluck acquireartday share on social
We are rich in the quantity of songs rather than in the quality. The singer has to go through hundreds of compositions before he finds one that really says something. Alma Gluck compositionfindhundred Change image and share on social
The sincerity of the art worker must permeate the song as naturally as the green leaves break through the dead branches in springtime. Alma Gluck artbranchbreak Change image and share on social
In the piano, one has the instrument complete before he begins; but in the case of the voice, the instrument has to be developed by study. Alma Gluck begincasecomplete Change image and share on social
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. Alma Gluck artartistidea Change image and share on social
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! Alma Gluck charmcompletecontrol Change image and share on social
Vocal study before age 20 is likely to be injurious, though some survive it in the hands of very careful and understanding teachers. Alma Gluck agecarefulhand Change image and share on social
One does not study for a goal. One sings because one can't help it! The 'goal' nine times out of ten is a mere accident. Alma Gluck accidentgoalmere Change image and share on social
Just as the bird sings or the butterfly soars, because it is his natural characteristic, so the artist works. Alma Gluck artistbirdbutterfly Change image and share on social
The student who deceives himself into thinking that he is giving his life like an ascetic in the spirit of sacrifice for art, is the victim of a deplorable species of egotism. Alma Gluck artasceticdeceive Change image and share on social
