Somatic (adj): Of, relating to, or affecting the body My story As a recovering anxiety-riddled perfectionist, I have experienced firsthand the power of the mind-body connection in singing. [...]
Sweaty hands. Racing heartbeat. Shortness of breath. Shaking knees. Ah, the telltale signs of stage fright. We all know them, because we’ve all experienced them. Whether it’s a [...]
Classical music has a reputation for being “stuffy” or “elitist.” This isn’t surprising, given that the performing arts developed out of privilege, wealth and status. As such, the [...]
I don’t have a particular memory of learning music theory. I know I had workbooks in which I completed assignments pertaining to writing and recognizing various pitches, rhythms, [...]
A New Year is upon us. Now is the time we usually start reflecting upon the past 12 months, and begin dreaming about the future. What new goals [...]
“I never knew there was so much involved in learning to sing!” I’ve heard that phrase a lot over the past 16 years of teaching. Many people assume [...]
Vocal warm up routines are a foundational piece of vocal study. The efficacy of those warmups have a big impact on how well and how quickly a student progresses [...]
As a music student, one of the most important tasks you must undertake is finding a teacher. Whether you are an aspiring music major, an enthusiastic amateur or [...]
I’ve been going down the YouTube rabbit hole a lot lately. When I was a student, there really wasn’t a centralized resource for musical video material. If you [...]
The strategies we use when practicing can have a dramatic impact on our ability to progress and improve, and the time it takes to do so. But approaching [...]
