Between Two Points
Vocal sound is interesting. Especially in the sung variant. We perceive each individual tone, syllable, pitch, and construct a whole. As the person crafting this whole song, presentation, or speech we are very engaged with these individual components -- The…
Observe: Flexibility
This little blog has been around for three years and 350 posts. It has changed format a few times and reflected changes in my thinking as well. Here is what remains true: The voice is a highly adaptable, dynamic, and…
Perform: What Makes You Happy
I'm talking, downright joyful. What do you love? It is those things that fire you up. The things that truly energize you that bring you closest to understanding the sensory possibilities in your body. Today the offering is simple. Think…
Articulate: Missed Steps
Two things happened today that reminded me of the things we miss. My kid is getting an award and the presentation is happening over Zoom. The original date was deep in the quarantine period and so very canceled. It is…
Acquire: Who Do Sound Like?
What does the sound of your voice say about you? Does it sound like a parents, or a siblings? Is it perceived as gendered, perhaps even misgendered? Does it seem to belong to you? These may be thoughts you've had…
Disrupt: The Way We Were
People can get a little nostalgic. Sometimes about great moments of the past which is understandable. But more often, we get nostalgic about things we are misremembering or even things that are just didn't happen. No matter where that rosy…
Observe: Air Quality
There is some weird air out there. The weather in the NE is both cooler and more humid than usual. Dust is moving through other parts of the country, and the Rocky Mountain west navigates fire and ash. These are…
Perform: Reps
Nothing will prepare you for excellence in a task more than just doing it. Focused practice with some stakes, such as practicing a speech or song in front of friends is great for this. But at some point, you just…