Sometimes you need to keep it zipped! A great question was just emailed to me: “Could we discuss more the idea of letting your audience know a part of you without feeling like you have given them all of you. I think this is a problem for me..” OK, lots of times athletes, singers, public… Read More » about Why You Should Sing “All Of Me” Without Actually Giving It
Mindset
Separating Music and Business
For recording and performing artists who are in or want to be in commercial music business, meaning the making and selling of music, I have a suggestion for you: Separate music and business in your mind and in your actions. Why? Because unless you do, you will not do either as effectively or successfully. What… Read More » about Separating Music and Business
Studio mindset: How to move out of analytical left brain
When you are singing in the studio, you desperately need to move out of logical, critical, analytical left-brain mode. Why? Messages go deeper when understood emotionally instead of just analytically. Left brain singing is not as compelling as right brain singing. Think about it… which moves you more — to hear a formulaic, even, predictable,… Read More » about Studio mindset: How to move out of analytical left brain
Balance For Musicians: Stepping Away From Your Art
Me by the morning ocean People whose art is music tend to live lives immersed in that field. It is human nature to be drawn to those people, places and things which are most like oneself and one’s familiar ground. Paradoxically, in my experience this actually limits the fullness of the music-maker’s life. Here’s… Read More » about Balance For Musicians: Stepping Away From Your Art
Once A Musician, Always…
It has become my firm belief that being creative is not really an option if a human being is to fully thrive. For a musician to stop making music can be dangerous ground, unless the creativity is expressed differently, say, through painting, poetry, sculpture or other art form. And even then… there’s something about sound…. Read More » about Once A Musician, Always…
How Brave Is Your Voice?
Using your voice requires something you may not have considered: courage. Here is a list of questions to help you determine your level of courage. Are you brave enough to: 1. …commit to the connection to your audience? This means you would actually “look em in the eye” so to speak — not just go… Read More » about How Brave Is Your Voice?
Your “One Thing” For Better Voice
I want to thank my friend, singer/songwriter Robert Anderson, for something he said in a phone conversation that has led to this blogpost. Robert is also a master of martial arts and one of my blog readers. He said that his method of digesting one of my posts is to apply a Bruce Lee principle… Read More » about Your “One Thing” For Better Voice
Stage Fright Ambush: How To Prevent or Defuse A Sudden Attack Of Nerves
Have you ever had a strange, unexpected attack of stage fright you couldn’t understand? There are two prime causes for uncharacteristic stage fright, numbness or nervousness sucker-punching a performer. 1. Unfamiliar Venue When you haven’t played a type of venue in a while, you may experience a guarding reflex triggered by your primal fight or… Read More » about Stage Fright Ambush: How To Prevent or Defuse A Sudden Attack Of Nerves
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?
You fall from the top of the world. What went wrong? Maybe nothing. I recently performed in Las Vegas, which was a blast, and here’s what I came away with: great memories with my husband, my clients and friends, and… Perspective on why I sing. I told this story to a vocal student/friend and she… Read More » about Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?
Affirmations For Professional Musician & Songwriter – Nancy Moran
This guest post is a list of wisdom offered by singer/songwriter/music biz guru Nancy Moran. I wholeheartedly agree that if we practice and act on the following affirmations, we would be miles ahead of most, in fact, there is no telling what will be possible. So here goes… and THANK YOU, NANCY! Affirmations For The… Read More » about Affirmations For Professional Musician & Songwriter – Nancy Moran