How Musicians Turn Fitness Principles into Better Practice (Part 2)
We’re back for the final four fitness training principles, and how they can be understood through the lens of musical training! If you need a refresher regarding the [...]
We’re back for the final four fitness training principles, and how they can be understood through the lens of musical training! If you need a refresher regarding the [...]
If you read this blog regularly, you’ll know I love a good sports analogy. And truly, it’s because the demands of a professional musician are every bit as [...]
We’ve all seen the social media ads : “Extend your range!” “Sing four octaves easily!” “Sound like [insert famous singer name here]!” Charismatic online personalities often make promises [...]
Ah, vibrato. You loaded subject, you. There is so much to say about the function of vibrato in healthy, sustainable singing. But for today’s post, let’s focus on [...]
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 [...]