Welcome to the OpusAtlas Mail Bag! Each month I’ll answer questions from OA readers, and try my best to demystify some aspects of the opera/classical singing world. Everything is fair game, so let me know what’s on your mind!

All summer long, we are running this YAP Bootcamp series to introduce our readers to this mainstay of the American singer training process. As the summer progresses, our readers will learn how YAPs function, which companies have YAPs, how to find them, how to apply, and how to ensure that their application materials are top-shelf ...