Perform: Deep Scan
Let's take a moment to check-in. FYI, if you would rather listen to this exercise there is a recording here. This exercise takes about 6 minutes. Keep in mind that you know your body more than someone on the internet…
Perform: Process Stories
Last night, I rewatched one of my favorite episodes of The West Wing, "Process Stories". The character of Leo McGarry (WH Chief of Staff), is discussing a bloody coup d'etat which ended with the White House's preferred candidate in power.…
Perform: Rock the Cradle
What is it with hip tightness? It affects mobility and overall health yet, it is accepted as normal. So today I want you to get connected to opening your hips. If only so that your Psoas can help you breathe…
Perform: Spread the Love
Valentine's Day has never been my favorite holiday. I find the idea that -- on this one day -- we will declare love, odd. So imagine my surprise at being enthusiastic today. This is because, this year, I had a…
Perform: Do(e) a Deer
Happy Friday! This week there was another lovely article making the rounds about why you should sing. I don't mean why people who can sing well should sing, but why everyone should sing. Reasons to sing range from improved overall…
Perform: Birthday Gifts
My daughter turns 10 today so in her honor, this post is dedicated to just a few of the voicing lessons she has taught me. I hope you find them useful as well. Tank up when you need to make…
Perform: Corraggio
Corraggio is the Italian word for bravery, or nerve. I like the meaning inherent in this word especially given my operatic roots. It is, for me, a more nuanced way of seeing what we do when we engage fully with…
Perform: An Act of Kindness
The first full work week of the year is almost in the books and many of you have been busy. Trying to jumpstart health, kill it at work, and become a better version of yourself (among other things). All commendable…
Perform: Resonance
Resonance seems like an intangible characteristic of voice. In fact it is as tangible as air itself. Invisible does not mean intangible. For our purposes, you just need to know that resonance occurs both within the body and in the…
Perform: Activate the Net
The net I am referring to is the elastic net of air we are surrounded by all the time. The fact is that even when we are breathing ineffectively, we are breathing. Survival wins. So what does it mean to…
