Over many years of teaching voice, certain principles have emerged as foundational in the underlying philosophy of my approach. There are actually many principles, but these are the five core principles that stand out and emerge in both private voice [...]
As a voice teacher, I've learned to talk about breath support many different ways. Every student has their own "language" and responds to different cues, so I've come up with many ways of exploring this foundational element in singing. Often [...]
"Concentration is the fixing of the mind in one place." - Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, sutra 3:1 Concentration is certainly something that is in short supply these days. With more distractions than ever before in our modern society, the mind [...]
"Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it." - Lao Tsu Too often in our western culture we think of creation, of "do-ing," as a very active and will-full endeavor, and our days are filled [...]
It's that time of year again! Here are some wellness tips for all you singers - I've collected these over the past several years, and I'm continually adding and editing! It is my sincere wish that all of my students [...]
What gets in the way in your yoga or singing practice? For myself and many of my students, it often boils down to the ego. The ego gets a bad rap - it is that part of ourselves that tells [...]
It has been said that voice is the most difficult instrument to teach, and for some, to learn. There are no buttons or keys to press, no frets, no finger positions, and no obvious external gross movements to create the [...]
“If you want to conquer the anxiety of live, live in the moment, live in the breath.” -Amit Ray This picture is of me performing Viparita Virabhadrasana, or Reverse Warrior pose, and was taken on Mount Hamilton. Photo by Kyer Wiltshire. Tension or [...]
Natarajasana, Dancer's pose. Photo by Joel Ford, taken near Mount Hood “This is the real secret of life -- to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it [...]
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, [...]