Creating Sensational Vocal Journeys
As we head into the holiday season, regularly checking in with a group of like-minded people is a must (virtually, or very socially-distanced). Since the start of this month, I have been part of a Purpose Seeker Training Program with Becca Brunelle (who I cannot recommend highly enough). With this group, we are given daily …
I am a classically-trained singer who was told for many years that belting would ruin my voice. After my dream European-opera career did not work out, I started getting hired to sing legitimate musical theatre — around this same time, I was also starting to teach private voice lessons. Wanting to stay on top of …
It has been two weeks since the last blog post — I was lucky enough last week to get out of Center City Philadelphia to go hiking and soak in the outdoors. Tensions have been high everywhere and with COVID cases rising at the moment, there is continued uncertainty in the air. As an empath, …
Watch this video for a quick how-to give your temple a quick massage, which will help release the jaw. Add ‘a little zombie’ into your routine this week — you get to be into the holiday spirit AND help your jaw loosen up. Also, Happy Halloween from SVS! Like what you …
Let’s give that beautiful large muscle called the tongue some love! It works all day long to help you speak, make faces into the camera, and stick your tongue out at your partners! (Wait, maybe that’s just me — in my defense, it’s a great stretch). Here is a video I made a little while …
How did your week go? Did you take that extra couple of minutes before you sang to stretch it out? If you were unsure of what to do, or want to switch it up – you’re in luck! My workout routine (especially now avoiding all gyms) alternates between running and yoga – with a lot …
Repeat after me – “Head, shoulders, knees, and toes, knees and toes!” You are likely screaming the words by now and doing the motions – proud of you for remembering the choreography!! When asked about what part of the body controls the voice, many automatically point to the throat or the mouth. But what if …
I’ve declared October to be all about vocal health. With the change in seasons and the start of the semester, my semi-lazy approach to the summer no longer works with six, sometimes, seven hour teaching days in front of my computer. The first week back, my voice was exhausted and completely in shock teaching my …
I love this time of the year, the temperature is absolutely perfect and it’s the beginning of a brand new school year. It’s a time to discover and try new things, which means… Starling Voice Studio is now offering more ways to study – check them out on the new website! Two weeks ago, I started …
As many of my students know, in addition to founding Starling Voice Studio I am also a professional actor/singer and have been for quite some time. My path to singing hasn’t been the easiest, but through this journey I have become a better singer and teacher. I’m happy to share my story with anyone who …