Sacrificing Our Artistic Young

TV Talent Show: Sacrificing Our Artistic Young It happened again last night! The Australian season of the TV Talent show started with the first teaser advertisement for “The Voice Australia (Season 6).” Wow. Is it that time already? I must admit that TV Talent shows remind me of an ancient pagan ritual during which we…
View PostThe ‘not-so’ Impossible Dream

Can anyone learn to sing? I cannot tell you how many times in my twenty-year teaching career that I have been asked this question: can anyone learn to sing? It will come as no surprise, given my vocation (and passion) as a singing voice specialist, that I unequivocally believe it is the birthright of every human…
View PostSinging with Confidence

Singing with Confidence I am guessing singing is a big part of your life. For some it is dance. For other’s it’s art. But for us, it’s singing with confidence. Why? What is it about singing that captivates you? At this time of year, I have many new students step into my studio. The level…
View PostDevelop Better Vocal Health in 2017

7 Steps to Better Vocal Health: What are your goals for the new year? Lose weight, eat healthily, spend more time with family and friends? More specifically, what are your singing goals for 2017? Better pitch accuracy, more performing and successful auditions are among the top goals I hear every January when my studio opens for…
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