Disrupt: Turn on the Light
In Boston, sunset was at 4:34pm yesterday. 4:34! Outside, the light is fading on this year but that's not the only place it is doing so. In homes, offices, and private moments many of us are already living in the…
Observe: Curiouser and Curiouser
All of the best speakers and vocal performers I know share a characteristic. They are curious. They seek knowledge, of facts certainly, but also about life. They seek to know about people, and their experiences. They question and follow those…
Observe: Hurts So Good?
Many of us live with physical pain and/or discomfort. For some, it cannot be helped and for others following the problem can provide relief. But root causes of and solutions for pain are not the point of today's exercise. Today…
Acquire: The Eye of the Tiger
I spent the bulk of the day at the Perks Convention, which serves Human Resources professionals looking for Perks to offer. It was what you'd expect -- loud, exhausting, and involved a lot of speaking. Speaking in loud rooms is…
Acquire: Breathe like your life depends on it
Clearly, you are alive which means some breath is getting in. The problem is not with baseline survival it is with an abundance of air. Enough air to satisfy survival, optimal health, AND a wealth of communication. Stop thinking about…
Disrupt: Break up with Stillness
Most of us were trained to sit still, stand still, and generally be still. These bodies, however, were not built for it. Bodies need to move. Your challenge today is to take the stairs, stand more, and/or have a 3-minute…
Resolve is an Action
Resolve(v): To decide firmly on a course of action. End of year approaches and for many people that means making resolutions for the new year. In fact, anywhere from 40-45% of Americans will make New Years Resolutions at least once…
Friday Focus: Vocal Roughness and Navigating Injury
I'm back! We will return to a weekly post on Fridays and the occasional post during the week. As always, please let me know if you have a question or concerns about your voice. I will feature some questions here…
Friday Focus: Charging Forward
I just returned from the Freedom and Focus Conference in London. The conference is a gathering of teachers and practitioners of Fitzmaurice Voicework which has a powerful influence on the way I teach functional voice During one of the sessions,…
Extension (It’s not just for Dancers anymore)
Okay, I am not insinuating anyone attempt to get their leg up by their ear. Been there, it sucked (even after lots of ballet). I do think that we spend too much time with both legs on the ground and…