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Madison Smith
body + movement + voice


How Hormone Therapy Can Help Singers
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

Madison Smith
Oct 266 min read
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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.Â

Madison Smith
Apr 17 min read
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Dreaming into the New Year
Lesson from 2024: Creating something really beautiful despite less than perfect conditions.

Madison Smith
Jan 92 min read
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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.Â

Madison Smith
Oct 19, 20244 min read
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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
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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
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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
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