For most of my life, I boiled health in singing down to vocal technique. I figured that if I could perfect my vocal technique and learn how to protect my voice from any damage, I would be able to book work and have confidence in my voice. I knew my body’s my...
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Health in Singing
I’ve heard many messages as a woman in society about who I should be, but none has been as loud or effected me more deeply than the message that I’m meant to be cared for by a man.
Before we tattoo “shoulds” on the hearts of the next generation, maybe what we should do is discover who we are. There is space in the human race for us in all our wild beauty. We can be whoever we want to be and we can have whatever we want to have.
The Hunter and the Prey
I’ve heard many messages as a woman in society about who I should be, but none has been as loud or effected me more deeply than the message that I’m meant to be cared for by a man.
Before we tattoo “shoulds” on the hearts of the next generation, maybe what we should do is discover who we are. There is space in the human race for us in all our wild beauty. We can be whoever we want to be and we can have whatever we want to have.
Fach the System
Have you heard of the fach system before? If not, you probably have no idea what I'm talking about, but by the end of this blog post, you will. If you know your fach, I'd love to hear your thoughts! DM me on Instagram! If not, you may recognize these references:...
The Importance of Having Balanced Registers When You Sing
To those of you who aren't voice nerds like me, this might not be a concept you've ever heard of before. But if you learn about this and put it into practice, I'm certain that you will see a massive transformation in your sound and in your students' sounds. First off,...
The Moment I Fell in Love with Teaching Voice
I love teaching voice. It is one of my passions in life. Watching students grasp new concepts and find more freedom in their singing lights me up like nothing else. If you're a teacher and you're reading this, I trust you can relate. This is the story of how I...
What Has Been Saving My Life During the Pandemic
This year has been HARD. I don't think anyone is debating that. We're all feeling the weight of this year, and my goal today is to share with you what I've been doing to stay as positive as possible through everything. 1. Taking voice lessons.Continuing to train even...
My Top 5 Vocal Pedagogy Book Recommendations
Vocal Pedagogy books are an AMAZING tool to learn more about your voice. They are a great place to learn about the science of singing and familiarize yourself with the vocabulary you will likely hear as a singer. These books do NOT take the place of a private voice...
What to do Right Now with the Industry Shut Down
I'm sure by now you've read the news that Broadway performances will not return until June 2021. This is devastating for audience members, but even more so for the performers whose jobs are now on hold for more than a year. If that is you, my heart goes out to you and...
What Really Happened in Grad School: The Conclusion
You have made it to the conclusion of my grad school story! Thank you for joining me on this journey and taking the time to hear what happened during those 2 years. I appreciate you more than you know ? If you're just now jumping in, go back and read the previous 4...