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...
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.
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:...
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,...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...