Life seems to be moving ever faster these days. Work, commuting, deadlines, family obligations…it leaves many of us fighting to find ways to recharge both mentally and emotionally. [...]
The art of singing is rooted in technique, discipline and repetition. But underneath there is something quieter and just as powerful: intuition. Our bodies are incredibly wise, constantly [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
