Creating Sensational Vocal Journeys
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Two years ago, I wrote several articles about dispelling common vocal myths. I’ve been getting some of these questions a lot lately, so I figured it was time for a repost. Belting is bad for your voice. Belting or low mixing healthfully is not bad for your voice. Screaming, on the other hand, is bad …
Well, here we are, the one year anniversary of the shut-down. Similar to everyone, my entire way of life has completely been turned upside down, but it hasn’t been all bad. In many ways I’ve been happy about the impact this ‘pause’ button has had on my life. I’ve been able to grow in many …
Last month, I completed a six-week workshop called The Reveal Lab with Peter Shepherd. With an amazing support team, I started and worked on a passion project that has been swirling around inside my brain for some time (more on that later). A big takeaway for me was that actions are a choice. This thought …
Raise your hand if you’ve ever had to sing the American national anthem. Raise your hand if you’ve ever had to sing it acapella. In my lifetime, I’ve sung this piece of music MANY times – baseball games, my own lacrosse games (after playing), and my high school graduation just to name a few. As …
We have come to the third piece in our triangle of practicing – the cool down. Oftentimes, this is the most neglected because the benefit is a vocal reset instead of working towards something. You can use a cool down after a long singing practice, or at the very end of your day. By taking …
Last week, I broke down what practicing is and several options of how to go about doing it. The main takeaway was finding time, keeping it consistent, and repetition of skills learned during your lesson. Today, I’d like to break down how to approach a new song. Grab the sheet music and let’s go! Research …