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, [...]
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 [...]
