Step inside this powerful and wide‑ranging conversation with Dr. Michelle Latour, a master voiceteacher, author, and longtime collaborator with host Shane Jensen. With over 35years of teaching experience, Dr. Latour shares her journey fromclassical training to entrepreneurship, her evolution as an educator, and themodern realities of training singers across classical, musical theatre, andcommercial styles.

In this episode, we explore:

· Dr. Latour’s early musical beginnings in flute,piano, choir, and classical voice

· Her academic path through Fresno State, Boston University, and USC

· The shift from university professor to full‑timeprivate studio owner

· How somaticvoicework, neuroscience‑based pedagogy, and contemporary vocalresearch shape her teaching

· Navigating classicalvs. commercial styles, healthy belting, and stylistic authenticity

· The emotional and practical realities of auditions, rejection, and career sustainability

· Vocal health across life stages: pregnancy,menopause, aging voice, and vocal injury

· Advice for singers performing eight shows a week and avoiding burnout

· The importance of lifelong learning,versatility, and defining your own artistic identity

Whether you're a singer, teacher,student, or music professional, this episode is packed with insight, humor, anddecades of wisdom from one of the most respected pedagogues in the field.

Join me as I talk the Dr. Timothy Hoft, piano professor at UNLV, about artistry, piano and the techniques for solid interpretation.

In this inspiring episode of The Jensen Sessions, Shane Jensen sits down with internationally acclaimed soprano Cecilia Violetta López, celebrated by Opera News as one of opera’s “25 Rising Stars.” Known for her radiant voice, magnetic stage presence, and deeply human storytelling, Cecilia shares the remarkable journey that carried her from the fields of Idaho to opera houses across the world.

Cecilia opens up about her early musical roots, the mentors who shaped her artistry, the challenges and triumphs of building a career in opera, and the personal experiences that continue to fuel her passion for storytelling through music. Her honesty, warmth, and wisdom make this conversation a powerful listen for singers, educators, and anyone who loves the transformative power of the performing arts.

Shane and Cecilia explore:🎶 Growing up in a Mexican‑American family and discovering her voice🌟 The moment she realized opera was her calling💼 Navigating the realities of a modern operatic career💛 The emotional depth she brings to roles like Violetta, Mimì, and Adina🎤 How she balances performance, teaching, and community impact

This episode is a celebration of resilience, artistry, and the courage to follow your voice wherever it leads.

Watch the full conversation on From Score to Stage and step inside the world of one of opera’s most compelling storytellers.