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Listen to this Woman’s Skill!

Please take a moment to listen to this remarkable instrument! Whenever I get a chance to listen to this moment, I am transcended. Listen to the seemingly “effortless” peak of the tone. My desire here is not to make you into opera stars, but to show you that the world has long existed before the […] Read more…

Sweet Spot Sunday: Tasty Musical Treats

We had a great time making beautiful music on Sunday. “Sweet Spots” are wonderful opportunities to grow. We sing for each other in a supportive environment. Thank you again, Jessica, for sharing your talent as well as these festive sugar cookies shaped like music notes! It made the event feel like a party!! Read more…

Mindful Solutions to Problematic Singing: Breathing

Many times I have stated that singing is really 99.9% thinking. Matter of fact, my very first teacher said this to me as well! Being mindful in our sound is important. Relying on good luck, positive thinking, or a divine muse does not nurture confidence. We want to be deliberate. I have said that the […] Read more…

8 Steps to Vocal Hygiene

Welcome to Your Head! We all have been conquering the common cold! As singers, vocal hygiene is very important. I am amazed and alarmed about how we are when we have allergies, sore throats, and/or hoarseness – we can be so cavalier about the impact on our voices. These symptoms are indications that self-care is […] Read more…

Mindful Solutions for Problematic Singing: Part I

Problems with Tone Quality: • Is my sound too airy? • Chord closure needed or too much air being pushed? • Is my sound shrilled? • How are my register shifts? • Tension in my neck? • Tension in my life? The prettiest sounds are the ones produced with ease—those sounds which allow both the […] Read more…