One of the most beautiful things about music is that it defies the mind-body split that has guided a lot of the ways in which we see ourselves ever since Descartes put the idea in our heads. For music is…
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Basic Musicianship Pt. 5: Use Your Voice
Hey there! I hope you had a great day and I welcome you to the fifth part of my basic musicianship series. I'm excited to share with you today some of my favorite ways to connect with your voice to…
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Basic Musicianship Pt. 4: The Power of Independence for All Musicians
Independence isn't a skill widely discussed except by percussionists, pianists, or instrumentalists who require more than one limb. Or two limbs working in sync - I see you, guitarists! However, it can be incredibly useful for everybody who aspires to…
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Basic Musicianship Pt. 3: Why Every Musician Needs to Embrace Breathwork
Breathwork isn't just a buzzword tossed around in yoga classes or therapy. Breathing well is essential to musicking.
I cannot stress this enough!
If you are serious about your growth as a musician, you have to incorporate breathwork into…
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Basic Musicianship Pt. 2: Finding Your Rhythmic "Spider Sense"
I remember when I first started singing seriously, knowing when to sing challenged me far more than what to sing. This shortcoming became evident as I began making music with others. I was either behind or ahead of them. I…
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Basic Musicianship Pt. 1: Making Music a Full-Body Experience
Welcome to my basic musicianship series! Here I'll give you a quick and dirty rundown of things that have helped me in my musical journey and can do the same for you! Let's begin.
I find it very strange that…
Turning Challenges into Your Greatest Ally: A Musician's Story
We all have those things that trip us up, those challenges that seem built-in to our personalities. For me, it's entitlement. It's a sneaky little monster that's been lurking in the shadows for a long time, disguised as a need…
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Welcome to the Journey: Finding Your Truth in Music
This is the beginning of something exciting – a space dedicated to exploring the joys, struggles, and everything in between of pursuing a life in music. Maybe you, like me, didn't have a straight shot to your passion. Perhaps you…
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