I know it may not seem that way, but we are constantly in effortless motion.Every day we are spinning around the Earth's axis at about 1,000 mph.The Earth is currently hurtling around the Sun at 67,000 mph.The Sun and Solar System are whipping through the Milky Way at...
If there is one thing I could teach you about the voice and singing, it is this: You already have everything you need. You can continue to acquire skills and knowledge, better coordination, musical experience, expanded range and breath support, etc. But that's not...
I am taking some time away up on the coast of Maine with my family for two weeks. (Two weeks. It seems like two years!) It's such a vital reflection point, taking the space and time to remove yourself from the regular comings and goings of life and work. It seems like...
Do you know Frog and Toad? They are *wonderful* anthropomorphic children's story characters (but really, these stories are for adults). In a story titled "The Garden," Toad comes to visit Frog one day, and sees his glorious and abundant garden. My goodness! he...
It's so easy to get caught up in the little things. In life, and especially in singing. Do this. Do that. I should do this. I should do that. I didn't do this. I can't do that. They think this. They won't think that. There is a mental chatter, what I call the "ticker...
One of the most exciting moments I experience as a voice coach comes when a student encounters what I call "The Wobble."It's when their voice goes all wonky as they learn something new. The Wobble happens when an old habit meets a new habit.Alas for any student who...
The other day my client Karen reminded me of one of the juiciest secrets I keep. (At least, it's not something I put on my resume!) But it's also one of the best memories I have, a reminder of something that made me feel amazing, high as a kite, and wildly happy...
What does the term greatness bring up for you? I believe we all strive to realize our best, and seek our own, personal version of greatness in our lives. But somehow, when it comes to music, art, the voice, and personal expression, we tend to relegate "greatness" to...
When I say the word "breath," what is your first thought?For many, this whisks us away into the Badlands of Something I Should Be Better At. 😬When I was 14 and began "formally studying" voice, I learned all the things you are supposed to learn when you take voice...
