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Continue reading →: Why Strong Musicianship Makes Singing Feel EasierA lot of singers believe vocal struggle is purely physical. If something feels hard, the assumption is: • “I need better technique” • “I need more range” • “I need to practice harder” But in my experience, many vocal issues aren’t vocal at all. They’re musicianship issues. What happens when musicianship is weak When singers struggle…
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Continue reading →: What I’d Tell Singers Who Feel Stuck Right NowAlmost every singer I know has gone through a phase where things feel… stalled. You’re practicing.You’re showing up.But nothing feels better — and sometimes it feels worse. If that’s you right now, here’s what I’d want you to hear. Being stuck doesn’t mean you’re failing Plateaus are part of skill…
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Continue reading →: Classic High School Choir Pieces to Consider for Festival(and how to rehearse them efficiently) Choosing the right repertoire for festival season can make or break your rehearsal process. The best festival pieces challenge students musically while still being achievable within limited rehearsal time — and they reward careful musicianship, blend, tuning, and stylistic awareness. Below are several classic…
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Continue reading →: Daily Vocal Workout for Singers: A Weekly Vocal Warm-Up SeriesIf you’ve ever felt like vocal warm-ups were rushed, inconsistent, or just something you got through before rehearsing — this series is for you. I’m so excited to officially launch Vocal Workout #1, the first video in my brand-new Vocal Workout Series designed to help singers build strength, range, and…
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Continue reading →: Want Better Results From Your Ensemble? Start Musicianship Training This Year(January is the perfect time to reset your ensemble.) If you’re starting a new semester and thinking, “My students work hard, but we’re not progressing the way I hoped,” you’re not alone. January is when many music teachers reassess: One of the biggest missing pieces? 👉 Consistent musicianship training. Why…
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