I recently decided to specialize in helping singers for both pregnancy AND perimenopause. Why both? Because Pregnancy and Perimenopause are mirrors of each other. These are times in our lives when hormones change, our bodies change, our brains change and we change. lot of singers worry about how hormones will affect their voices during this time, but the reality is that what’s happening in your brain is way more important than what’s happening in your throat.

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

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.

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.

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

Hear the inspiration behind my new recital Echoes of Innocence.