Most vocal health advice pulls from one lane: either a Western clinical perspective focused on hydration and tissue mechanics, or an Eastern traditional framework rooted in herbs, warmth, and long-term conditioning. The problem is that neither alone gives beginners the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Hey friends! Today I wanted to talk about an event that I attended back in October 2021 in Lexington, KY, that has stayed with me ever since. It was a combination lecture/performance by Victor Wooten, one of the greatest bass…

Music's portability allows it to transcend borders and cultures, bringing together diverse traditions in unexpected and captivating ways. As an ethnomusicologist and composer, I've been fascinated by music's wanderlust as it travels across the globe, carried by the hearts and…