Welcome back to part 4 of my grad school story.....writing my thesis while fighting through allergies ? Writing my thesis was something I had looked forward to for a long time, but as the process began, I quickly learned that it would not be the experience I had...
Welcome back! We are now in part 3 of my grad school story. After this, there are only 2 more posts to go! I want to start by addressing one thing I mentioned in last week's blog about yoga and religion. I recognize that some people have a religious objection to yoga....
What makes someone qualified to teach voice lessons? I get asked this question a lot, and there’s a lot of confusion over what REALLY qualifies someone to be a voice teacher. The fact is, while degrees and certifications exist, there is no legal standard or...
Two weeks ago, I set the scene for you. I told you about the beginning of my grad school experience. You learned about the power of words. This week, we pick up right where we left off. This is where my story begins to go downhill. My mom suggested I try a probiotic...
Grad school was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. It was two years of feeling like I was stuck in a boxing ring with my fists up just trying to punch my way out. It was two years of feeling like I had a noose around my neck, and I was yanking on it trying to prevent...
Sometimes, I think upper body exercise gets a bad rap among singers. I understand why because there’s a huge fear of neck tension and postural issues due to upper body work, but it doesn’t have to be all bad! Here are 3 ways (both good and not as good) that upper body...
Actors and singers, we know this is a hectic time of year because so many auditions are happening! If you’re like me and are in a place like Colorado, there are fewer. But in New York and LA, there are auditions happening daily, and you might be running to more than...
Is classical voice training 100% necessary? This is a question/fear I hear a lot when I tell people I’m a voice teacher and tbh, this is a topic that people debate heavily. There are passionate and valid arguments on both sides. There is a lot of value to classical...
A cold or flu can knock you out for days…possibly even weeks! As a performer, this is problematic for a lot of reasons. 1. You can’t sing when you’re sick. 2. You don’t get paid when you’re sick. 3. Some directors won’t cast you again if you miss enough rehearsals...
If you’re a singer, you’ve probably experienced a time when someone asks you what instrument you play, and you shyly answer…myself? This is because you do! As a singer, your body is your instrument! Because the instrument you play is your body, how you treat your body...