I’m sure raising a disgruntled teenager is not an easy task… Having worked with teenagers for several years now, we actually at times count ourselves lucky that we are parents… Read more “Parents just don’t understand!” →
Eight long months of preparation have now ended with the results of the Area audition being called out. Time to shove all of that in your memory box, burn your… Read more Let’s get to the point — Was it all worth it? →
It’s January now and all of the sudden this 8-ish month marathon you’ve been running suddenly feels like a sprint. Congrats to you for making it this far! Making it… Read more Great expectations: The Area Audition →
I remember taking my sight reading book with me to my grandmother’s house and listening to the practice tracks on my iPod. I wanted to make the All-State choir so… Read more Merry Christmas, go practice! →
I was singing a solo audition one time where one man on the panel literally closed his notebook and started pacing around the room and proceeded to eat a granola… Read more First impressions matter: How to stand out in a crowd →
I get this question from several of my students every year, and even have a few brave souls that walk into their lessons, and, having forgotten their music, proceed to… Read more Should I memorize my All-State Music? →
I get this question often from my students in the summer. Most students, especially those who have taken lessons and gone to camp have had the basics of the region… Read more It’s August: How much should I be practicing the Area music? →
While I very technically am not a therapist, I can assure you, many guts have been spilled (figuratively) in my studio. Anyone who has been taking voice lessons for a while… Read more Goal Setting and Your Sanity →