I’m in last minute preparation mode for the start of our “spring” semester at the studio! While I run around making sure that everything is in order, here’s an interesting post by Janelle Laarakker at VibrantVocals.com...
Read moreReblog: Discovering Vocal Freedom – An Interview Featuring Jennifer Hamady
Source: Discovering Vocal Freedom – An Interview Featuring Jennifer Hamady Janelle Laarakker‘s interview with Jennifer Hamady really resonated with me this morning. Voice teachers: bookmark the above link for your reading list!...
Read moreVoice Lesson Assignment Sheets
Today is the first day of our fall semester at the studio, and this morning I wanted to wrap-up a little project I’ve had in mind for a while. Over the past year, I’ve created quite a few piano assignment sheets, but I had nothing...
Read moreLesson Invoicing Tips
Make your invoices effective! Today’s quick blurb is about the new invoicing system I’m using this year. In years past I’ve tried making my own invoices through Excel (super customizable, but SUPER time consuming) and using...
Read moreI Make My Children Do Music (VIDEO)
Imagine this… it’s the very beginning of Tommy’s piano lessons. He’s 8 years old and totally psyched about learning to play the piano. He practices constantly, without reminders, and with gusto. Fast forward a bit…...
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Read moreVibrant Vocalist Giveaway Winner
Valerie Wilkerson: I think I would make the suggestions into cards (printed on card stock) and keep the “deck” in each students folder and have them draw from deck at the start of each lesson. Seems like wonderful resource! Thanks to everyone...
Read moreVocal Warmups Review & Giveaway!
As you can tell by the blog title, I’m both a piano and a voice teacher. Over the past several years, I’ve made it a priority to further my education via well written teaching blogs and magazines. New and interesting piano resources...
Read moreNPR’s 10 Easy Ways to Optimize Practice
NPR Classical shared an old article of theirs this afternoon, and I thought I should share it with you! Their 10 Easy Ways to Optimize Your Music Practice are really great tips for students who need to give a super boost to their practice at...
Read moreSolfege Patterns for Young Vocalists
Do you use the Kodály Method at all in your studio? I’ll admit, sometimes the hand signs can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you haven’t practiced them in a while, but it’s a unique way to engage different parts of the...
Read moreHow to Warm Up Your Voice
Vocal warm ups are an absolute must in my studio. Warm ups give us the opportunity to check in with our instrument to make sure it’s working properly. Students spend approximately 1/3 of their lesson time working on warm ups and vocalises...
Read moreCreatives on the Sea Cruise
I’m excited to announce that I will be joining some fantastic individuals on the Creatives on the Sea Cruise in April of 2015. This will be a great opportunity to learn, explore, and create, all while relaxing on a beautiful cruise! Click...
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