A Spring Studio Cabaret – 2022
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In-Person versus Online Voice Lessons
As we continue to head into the unknown each day, I wanted to discuss the differences between private voice lessons taught in-person and online. In-Person – Pros: Clients and teacher are physically in the same room, creating extra energy and excitement. Clients are able to sing along with the piano in real time and can …
Facing Fears
Last week I was on the beautiful Hawaiian island of Kauai, exploring beaches and celebrating my brother’s marriage. For my entire life, I have been terrified of heights. Seeing The Lion King on Broadway many years ago was ruined after sitting in the balcony front row. The entire time, I was nervous that my little …
Re-post: My Vocal Journey
This year marks 11 years since my vocal surgery. As a successful performer and voice teacher, I want to continue to reshare my story to get rid of the stigma surrounding vocal injuries. Professional singers are vocal athletes, injuries can happen just like a professional athlete. I want to continue to stress vocal health and …
Running a marathon = voice training?
For the past four months, I have been consistently training to run my first marathon. I’ve mapped out my runs each week, a long run on the weekends and two others that are half of the long run. This isn’t an official marathon or anything, it’s more of a “can I do it?” energy. More …
ALLERGIES ?
Let me start off by saying I love being outside, sunshine and plants – I’m a big fan. But for the past two weeks, I have been waking up with almost no voice! After a year with less humans roaming around and traveling outside, the plants this year have EXPLODED. In the past, I’ve had …
How to use ‘languishing’ to our advantage
Two weeks ago in the NYTimes, Adam Grant wrote “There’s a Name for the Blah You’re Feeling: It’s Called Languishing.” It’s a wonderful read and for me personally, hit the nail on the head to explain how I’ve been feeling these past couple of months. In the article, it lays out of couple of interesting …
Frustrated? Try this.
As your technique advances, so can the repertoire you are working on. This may lead to minor bumps in the road as you navigate longer and more challenging passages. Don’t get discouraged! Slow everything down to a tempo where you can confidently sing the phrase correctly musically (rhythms and notes). As you start to speed …
Happy World Voice Day!
Even though I believe that every day is World Voice Day, today is the official date. If you haven’t guessed it, I’m a big fan of the human voice. Today’s post is short, just a simple question that I love asking new clients. What do you love most about your voice? Many clients seek me …
All the vocal colors in the crayon box
With National Crayon Day almost here, a treasure trove of colors immediately comes to mind. When you think about your voice, do you think the same thing? I’m here to tell you that you should! Individually, we are each a genetic miracle and mystery. Our physical makeup is unique, this includes your vocal folds. Many …