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Madison Smith
body + movement + voice


Why Women Need a Different Kind of Support
When it comes to training bodies, I think it’s imperative that women get specialized support—but not for the reasons you might expect.
When I first started diving into movement and function, I was coming from the perspective that women’s bodies just need a different kind of support. However, from a purely biological standpoint, men’s and women’s bodies aren’t that different. So why am I saying women need something different?

Madison Smith
6 days ago4 min read


How Mommy Brain Can Actually Improve Your Life
What if I told you mommy brain isn't a liability, it's an asset? If your brain feels off, there's a good reason for it. One of the...

Madison Smith
Sep 294 min read


The Power of Breathing
A good breath can help build core strength, calm your nervous system, and help facilitate healing. When you’re navigating postpartum, injury or illness, breathing is something you can DO when everything else feels off limits. However, since breathing is so innate to our biology, most people overlook just how powerful good breathing can be! The simple fact is that most people don’t breathe very well. I mean, they are alive and that's great, but they're not actually gettin

Madison Smith
Sep 234 min read


Three surprising facts about perimenopause and weight gain
There are a lot of surprising facts about perimenopause and weight gain we get wrong, so let's speak some truth to what is a very normal experience for many women. 1. It's not about your metabolism.

Madison Smith
Sep 154 min read


Do I need hormones in perimenopause?
Figuring out if and which symptoms are related to perimenopause and which ones are related to things like stress is really about being able to listen to YOUR body

Madison Smith
Sep 103 min read


How redefining embodiment got me better physical results
I’ve struggled to use the word “embodiment” in my work for a while now because it hasn’t felt authentic to the work I do. There’s a sense of fluidity that’s open to interpretation, vagueness perhaps, even an element of spirituality. But our bodies aren’t an idea or feeling looking to be defined. They are always there and we are always in our bodies! The problem is that we are not always in dialogue with our bodies.

Madison Smith
Sep 23 min read


When can I go back to singing after having a child?
When can I go back to singing after have a child? There’s a lot more happening in the postpartum period than simply scheduling childcare.

Madison Smith
Apr 17 min read


Dreaming into the New Year
Lesson from 2024: Creating something really beautiful despite less than perfect conditions.

Madison Smith
Jan 92 min read


Do male singers use their pelvic floor differently than female singers?
Do male singers use their pelvic floor differently than female singers? And how does this influence vocal pedagogy?
This came up in conversation recently and I wanted to address it formally. For the context of this piece I’m defining male and female as it’s commonly understood in terms of anatomical differences, but there are many more nuances beyond what is physiologically visible.

Madison Smith
Oct 19, 20244 min read


Learning to listen: How one simple tool elevated my singing
As you might be aware, I gave a recital a few weeks ago. This was my first time on stage in almost 10 years and, as you can imagine, it was ALL the feels, but I’m finally able to focus on some of the takeaways from this experience.
For so many years I really disliked listening to my singing. It felt like every time I went to listen all I heard was what I did wrong. A note that wasn’t 100%, a phrase that didn’t land, a rushed breath, a missed opportunity.

Madison Smith
Jul 15, 20244 min read


3 weeks until my UNICEF benefit concert
3 weeks until my UNICEF benefit concert. In case you're wondering how I'm feeling about the coming performance....

Madison Smith
Jun 6, 20244 min read


Echoes of Innocence: inspiration for a new recital
Hear the inspiration behind my new recital Echoes of Innocence.

Madison Smith
May 13, 20243 min read


Sick of being sick?
Welcome to March! The beginning of this month has given me an absolute walloping… I’ve been sick for weeks now and still don’t feel like...

Madison Smith
Mar 12, 20243 min read
Singers sing too much
Controversial opinion: Singers sing too much. “But that’s my job!” Yes, but you don’t only sing when you’re getting paid, do you? You...

Madison Smith
Feb 16, 20244 min read


Does losing weight make you a better singer?
As we enter into the new year, there is a lot of energy around starting new fitness programs and losing weight and dieting and exercise…...

Madison Smith
Jan 2, 20244 min read


How will having a child affect my voice?
Lets start with "Will having a child affect my voice?" Absolutely! But not how you’re thinking… Most singers get really hung up on the...

Madison Smith
Dec 27, 20233 min read


The Silent Singer: How do you practice when you can't make sound?
What if there was a way to not only learn music, but level up your entire performance experience without having to make a sound?...

Madison Smith
Dec 27, 20233 min read


Are you getting the best information on breath support?
If you ask a group of singers how they approach breath support you will get wildly varying responses: “It’s like a balloon and I’m...

Madison Smith
Nov 6, 20233 min read


Welcome to Motherhood Transformation
This is a space to explore the physical, neurological, psychological and emotional changes that arise throughout a singers lifetime...

Madison Smith
Oct 26, 20232 min read


Defining your own experience
"When can I go back to singing?" This is the number one question I see asked by pregnant singers and, unfortunately, there's no one...

Madison Smith
Oct 26, 20233 min read
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