SANTIAGO BALLERINI - TENOR: The music therapist and tenor shares his thoughts on the relationship between his role as an opera singer and professional therapist.

The article focuses on Santiago Ballerini, a professional opera tenor and music therapist, who discusses the intersection of mental health and his dual roles. Ballerini emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health openly within the arts, challenging the stigma around vulnerability and seeking help. He shares how regular therapy has helped him manage the pressures of an opera career, including a period in 2024 when he paused work to reassess his artistic path. Ballerini also highlights how his therapeutic training informs his approach to character development in opera, viewing it as a tool for deeper emotional understanding.