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January 2025
Vibrato 101: What it is and why it matters
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 the [...]
October 2024
Mind-Body connection: The power of somatics in vocal training (part 2)
Singing at any level requires an intense degree of focus. You must be actively engaged in creating optimal coordination within the body and, at the same time, produce an [...]
August 2024
Mind-Body Connection: The Power of Somatics in Vocal Training (part 1)
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. Incorporating [...]
June 2024
Stage Fright and Performing
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 wedding [...]
March 2024
Concert Etiquette and Why It Matters
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 general [...]
February 2024
The Value of Learning Music Theory
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, and [...]
