I'm not going to sugarcoat it - - - this last month has been really hard. Most of my students and colleagues know I've been unexpectedly away from lessons for over 2 weeks now, and with an upcoming surgery I have to be out even longer. Having been well-managed for about 5+ years now, this has been frustrating to say the least. Living with gastroparesis and POTS is challenging on the best of days, but when they get triggered and out of control it can make you feel like you're on a bad carnival ride---stuck being miserable with no way…

Do you feel like you can't sing high notes? Are you frustrated when your voice "cuts out," gets squeaky, or hurts when trying to sing them?Lack of upper range is something that plagues a lot of folks, especially in a world of pop music that sometimes values the "loudness" of a singer rather than a healthy quality of singing. What you may not know, however, is that there are 3 common causes of this issue that are very possible to fix! Too little breathSinging is basically vibrated air, so you need to make sure you've got a steady stream of…

I know, it's only October--- but Christmas is coming! The perfect excuse to get your favorite pianist the ivories they've always wanted. But how do you know what to choose when the sea of options feels overwhelming? Today I'm covering the 3 basic types of pianos and how to choose the right one for your needs. Acoustic PianoThese can range anywhere from 50 bucks to 90k+, so it's important to know what you're looking for. Set a budget, then talk to a teacher or tuner to make sure the instrument you're considering is a good value for your money. You…