My Journey: From School Choirs to Singing, Teaching, and Yoga
Hello, and welcome! I thought it would be nice to introduce myself properly and share a bit about how I’ve arrived at what I do now. My path hasn’t been a straight line—it’s wound through performance, teaching, family life, and discovery—but each turn has led me somewhere meaningful. If you’re curious about who I am […]
Your Voice Is Welcome Here: Why “Not Good Enough” Isn’t a Reason to Stay Away
I’ve lost count of how many people have said to me, “I’d love to have singing lessons, but I’m worried my voice isn’t very good.” There’s often a pause, a little laugh, and then the admission: they think they need permission to be in a singing studio. I want to be clear about something right […]
Why Tension is the Real Reason You Can’t Hit That Note
I hear it all the time in my studio: “I just can’t reach that high note anymore” or “My voice cracks every time I try to sing that passage.” What fascinates me is how often the real culprit isn’t lack of ability or poor technique—it’s tension we don’t even know we’re carrying. After twenty years […]
What Working On The Stage Taught Me About Teaching Beginners
After working as a professional singer, I’ve learned that the stage teaches you things no classroom ever could—and many of those lessons have completely transformed how I work with beginning singers. Standing in front of audiences night after night, dealing with nerves, technical challenges, and the unpredictable nature of live performance has given me a […]
Yoga and Singing – The Combined Benefits
When I first trained in Dru Yoga, I thought I was simply adding another tool to help my singing students with breath and body awareness. What I discovered was something much more profound — a practice that transforms how we inhabit our bodies, whether we’re preparing for a performance or simply moving through daily life. […]