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.

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...

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...