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Psychology
06/23/2012
06/21/2012
Possessive Voice Teachers: A PSA
At some point in their training, most singers inevitably encounter the stereotypical possessive voice teacher. But why are some voice teachers so possessive? Why is it often so difficult and traumatizing for singers to switch studios? Why do some voice teachers encourage lifelong dependency from their students? And why do we accept, or even expect, such behavior from them? Read more →
11/03/2011
How To Earn a Black Belt in Singing
An Eastern overhaul for our Western art form. Read more →
10/18/2011
Connecting the Dots
The path to realizing personal and professional goals is seldom a straight line. Read more →
04/24/2011
Equanimity, or Why We Must Fail in Order to Succeed
With greater equanimity, you will become better able to direct your own awareness and skillfully assess your work in a way that will not only make practice much more enjoyable but will massively speed up your progress. Read more →
01/12/2011
Better Musicianship Through Gaming
How to justify playing with your xBox instead of doing your homework. Read more →
01/10/2011
New Year's Resolutions
I'm committing to help you keep your resolutions by resolving to update my blog regularly from now on! Read more →
09/14/2010
The Joy of Singing
Whatever the origins of your passion for singing, there was something about it that was so expansive, empowering, pleasurable and meaningful that you couldn't conceive of doing anything else with your life. Professional and artistic success absolutely depend on your ability to keep your passion alive throughout your training and your career - especially during audition season, when your attention is most likely to be lured in the direction of desire for external validation. Read more →
08/06/2010
Resistance is Futile
Cultivating vocal technique involves exposing and resolving areas of resistance, both physical and psychological. Read more →
07/09/2010
How to Practice Singing, Part 2: Read the Manual
Learning how to practice means learning how to learn. Here are some resources that will accelerate your progress in the studio. Read more →
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Books & Media
- The Naked Voice
- Anatomy of Movement
- The Science of Enlightenment
- Dynamics of the Singing Voice
- The Brain That Changes Itself
- Mastery
- Outliers
- The Talent Code
- How to Stop Acting
- The Artist's Way
- The War of Art
- Blandine Calais-Germain: Anatomy of Breathing
- Claudia Friedlander: Complete Vocal Fitness: A Singer’s Guide to Physical Training, Anatomy and Biomechanics