Classical Training for Commercial Singing
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Classical Training is Great for Commercial Singing!

One of my greatest joys, but at times, also one of my greatest frustrations, is being a voice teacher. Why, you may ask? Isn’t it the most wonderful job to help people literally find and develop their singing voice? Doesn’t it feel great to build their singing skills and especially their confidence— not only for…

Spelling Counts!-- Know the Parts of Your Vocal Intrument
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Spelling Counts— Know the Parts of your Vocal Instrument!

As faithful readers of this blog know, it’s been a while since I’ve been moved to add anything to this project. Between the pandemic and all its stressful effects, the demands of teaching voice online for both a college and my private studio, and the complexities of taking care of my family— whew!!! That’s more…

Self-Care New Year's Resolution
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A New Year’s Resolution You CAN Keep— Self-Care (Part Two)

Happy Ninth Day of Christmas! And Happy New Year! By now, you’ve made it through all the joys, but also the stresses, of preparing for Christmas Day— shopping, decorating, sending cards, attending social activities, dealing with travel or visiting relatives, and a host of other holiday-related tasks– all during a pandemic! Ugh! Folks, you’re probably…

Self Care: A Christmas Gift From You To You
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Self-Care: A Christmas Gift From You to You (Part One)

Happy Holidays!  December is finally upon us, and that means with Christmas around the corner, this is the season of giving.   In addition to our normal jobs and activities, that means shopping, decorating, cooking, visiting relatives, socializing with friends, wrapping gifts, attending additional church services, and participating in charitable activities.  And for singers, both…

Two Folk Songs Of Thanksgiving
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Celebrate Thanksgiving with Two Inspiring Folk Songs!

Are you like me— dismayed by the overwhelming retail push of Christmas as soon as Halloween is over? The trick or treaters were barely home and counting their candy before the TV commercials started blaring their holiday shopping ads. The Hallmark Channel actually started showing their annual marathon of Christmas movies before Halloween, on October…