“Boy, she really knows how to sing!” Then you strike up a conversation with the singer and ask “How do you sing so well? What are some tips for great…
This article by British baritone and teacher Neil Howlett is one of the best on this subject that I have read. It explains why it is a useful exercise, how…
I will be teaching April 13 in New York City at Ripley-Grier Studios. Looking forward to seeing my New York people! You can schedule your time here.
My good friend Justin Petersen recently published a beautiful blog post titled Bells Cannot be Unrung. It reminded me of my study with David Christopher, who was always emphasizing that…
The Human-sized Hamster Wheel from Adriano Mescia on Vimeo. I really struck a nerve on my personal Facebook page recently by posting that I was down to nine Facebook groups.…
The world of music for the stage is all about categories. Are you male or female? What is your voice type? How old are you? What color are you? What…
My interview with Brian Manternach of Classical Singer magazine is now posted on the magazine’s website. His questions were juicy!
You might find a new way of doing something that gets you a result you like, but can you keep doing it healthily and happily? Let’s look at one of…
There are a lot of places on Facebook where voice teachers can congregate and discuss. This convenient way to interact can be very educational and helpful when it is done…
A few years ago, I started a YouTube channel. I posted a couple of videos, thinking I’d get into it, but I soon found myself up against my own limitations.…
As teachers, we want to get the best results with our students. There are big picture goals, like easy breathing, good body alignment, efficient use of breath, accurate intonation, and…