Sing: Language
I am currently working on From The Diary of Virginia Wolff by Dominic Argento. A work I have performed many times before. Besides the fact that I feel rusty still (thanks, pandemic), it feels like putting on a favorite coat.…
Office Space: ISO Executive Voice
Executive voice, or what I call the voice of authority, is a highly sought-after skill in voice coaching. It is your ability to speak with clarity and authority in any room. The implied goal is that you do so while…
You: Chaos Theory
If you read this blog you are probably searching for ways to use your voice to its highest potential. To that end, there are many posts here about how to engage with clear intention in order to achieve clarity in…
Sing: Ritardando
Ritardando is such a lovely direction in music. It is a gradual slowing down. Aside from the dramatic affect, it also can teach us a lot about how to work on our singing. Singers (and speakers actually) are usually more…
Office Space: Authentic vs Professional Part 2
A few weeks ago, we dove into the difference between authenticity and professionalism at work. That post is here. Today we are going to go into how to create more authentic workspaces by embracing situational propriety while respecting our core…
You: Connection
I had an in-person client, in my office, today. I mean the physical space I rent in Boston. This was novel enough given the last 15 months but more importantly, it was a dynamic and wonderful session. So much so…
Office Space: Outside
I saw a funny commercial this week. I think it so was funny because it is so timely. People are feeling a pull outside. Even here in Boston, where we were first into quarantine and will be the last out,…
You: Finding Length
How often do you think about posture? Trying to make your posture better, complaining about it, and/or working on it? For many of us this is a common preoccupation. We know we look and feel better when we are in…
Office Space: The View From Here
I just moved. In my new house, the view from my desk is now a lake instead of another building. My work has not changed in any other way. In fact, it is currently harder to accomplish as I hunt…