Spring has sprung! Or at least it’s on its way, even if the weather where you are isn’t quite perfect yet. It’s time for Spring Cleaning Tips for Singers— actual cleaning and organizing hacks to make your singing environment happier and healthier. But second, and maybe even more importantly— Spring Cleaning Tips for the inside…
If you’re anything like me, you’re so OVER this whole damn pandemic, and just wish it would go away. From the most serious effects of this nightmare, like losing a loved one to COVID-19 (I have), to losing all or part of your livelihood (I have), to the never-ending but necessary annoyances of constantly washing…
Like most of you, I’m sure, if I see one more email, post or news article about what NOT to do regarding the Coronavirus, I think I will scream! Don’t go to work, don’t go out, don’t touch your face, don’t stand too close, don’t do this, don’t do that— and of course these are…
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…
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…
It’s hard to believe, but since starting this blog about singing back in March, I am now on my 50th post! Amazing! Woo-hoo! A year ago at this time, I was only thinking, wishing, and wondering about blogging, and now I am actually doing it. I’ve taken only the first steps on this long journey,…
It’s the morning after my vocal studio’s annual Summer Recital, and as usual, I am exhausted and relieved, but also very, very grateful. Why do I have this attitude of gratitude? Because there are so many blessings to be found in an experience like this, for both the performers and the audience. And, there are…
Can you believe it’s Labor Day weekend already?! Even here in Southern California, I already see subtle shifts in the seasons— the days are growing shorter, the quality of the sunlight is changing, and the hot summer is finally cooling off a bit. I even hear football fans cheering in the high school stadium near…
What picture comes to mind when you think of a vocal recital, piano recital, or even a dance recital? I’ll bet you see a charming little girl in an oh-so-adorable dress (with a bow in her hair, of course), singing a very sweet rendition of Mary Had A Little Lamb, or something similar. Or, you…
Do you ever make plans to do something a certain way, and then turn around and do something completely different? I’m finding out that this is happening with this blog— although I have many ideas scheduled out on a master calendar for the next weeks and months, I often abandon my planned post for the…