We think we know what teaching is, we think we know how to teach well, but is it possible that the whole premise of teaching is in need of some questioning? I think so. Here's a whole case for learning to "teach" without teaching at all ..read more

Most singing approaches out there are futzing around with the "parts and pieces" of the system as if that were enough to organize and coordinate the entire system for complex actions. It's insane. But, there is another way ..read more

Most of us aren't aware of phonemes and their incredible power to bring about vocal awareness and learning. And if we are aware of phonemes it's usually related to diction. But there's so much more and in this blog I'll let you in on a few of those phonemic secrets ..read more

We talk a lot about releasing and mobilizing the tongue, but there are two other crucial topics less-well understood: how to hold it when at rest and just what to do with it in order to optimize its function in action. Let's explore both ..read more

Why is it that we seem to have to recover vocally long after we've already recovered from some other impactful event - grief, surgery, break-up, move? Why is there often a second recovery after the first? There could be lots of reasons, but for sure there's one sure-fire way to recover and keep recovering and it's... PLAY ..read more

We think it's best to do more all the time: sing more, practice more, exercise more, etc. in order to get better. But, that just isn't the case! Here's another way to get more by doing less ..read more

Singers: Are you sick of vocal warm-ups, endless exercises and quick-fixes that don't last? Are you practicing and practicing and still not getting better in the ways you want? Well, the good news is you can stop. No, really... STOP IT! None of it is actually helping you and I'll tell you why. And not only will I do that, but I'll tell you what to do instead. But, don't just take my word for it, experience it for yourself ..read more

Over the years, as a voice teacher and Feldenkrais® Practitioner, I have noticed a direct connection between how we think of and organize ourselves for both singing and love-making (regardless of sex, gender and sexual orientation). If you are interested in exploring these ideas experientially sign up for my upcoming online class series, SENSE AND SENSUALITY in which I will guide you through awareness lessons designed to clarify and expand these connections, let’s be honest… bring more pleasure and satisfaction to both activities… singing and sex ..read more