We’re often taught that hormones are bad for the voice or a detriment to our singing career, but I think we need to look more globally to understand the value of hormone therapy for a singer’s wellbeing. Making them into something to be feared for female singers has only served as a disservice to our industry at large and plays into the inherent sexism women face in so many ways. If taking hormones helps you feel good, that can truly help your singing and performing in the

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

Lesson from 2024: Creating something really beautiful despite less than perfect conditions.

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. 

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.

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...

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...

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…...

What if there was a way to not only learn music, but level up your entire performance experience without having to make a sound?...

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...

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