Prepare and Practice
You should prepare and practice as much as you can. Read, learn and do your research. Write it out. Read it again. Say it out loud. Follow the lead from your instructor, coach or mentor. Put time in on your Read More …
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On Time Or…
Does an airline make their own rules whether they are on time or… not? I think they do. Any other industry, anywhere – you can start a project the day you say you will, but if you don’t finish it Read More …
Singers Are Alive
I couldn’t resist a bit of a carryover from yesterday’s “malls are dead” with today’s post that singers are alive…even when they aren’t. The movies and documentaries that capture a new generation’s interest, awe, love and admiration are so important. Read More …
Informative and Entertaining
When you can be both informative and entertaining, you have hit the mark. Maybe it is the other way around, but if sharing information is your primary goal, than that is where you start. Tell a story Sing a song Read More …
Love the Substitute
What do you do when you don’t love the substitute? I mean, every one knows that the real thing is better. Coke vs. Diet Coke. (Had to, it’s their slogan, or was anyway…) Butter vs. olive oil (I don’t particularly Read More …
Let’s Start
Let’s start at the very beginning…the beginning is always a good place to start. It’s more than ABC or 123, but that’s important, too. We enjoyed our first ever “Informance” with the Pennsylvania Youth Chorale today. A mini lesson in Read More …
Front of the Room
A trained singer or public speaker often stands at the front of the room, sharing their ideas, their direction and advice for the betterment of the rest of us. She tells you to sing. You sing. She says “Good afternoon!” Read More …
Sing A Little Louder
Even if you can’t sing, in Karaoke, you have to sing a little louder. (Or, so I have been told.) I am no singer…I lack that innate talent, but with a lot (a real lot), I mean a ton of Read More …
Holiday Plans
All the restaurants are checking in on what you are doing for Thanksgiving through Christmas…What are your holiday plans? You should (apparently) know by now. If you own a restaurant, you should be asking…everyone else is. The school concerts are Read More …