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All Things New in 2022 – one step at a time

Hello, Everyone! So how does it feel settling into…

September Monthly M-ship: Intro + Unison and P8ve

September is a GREAT month to start our Monthly…

October Monthly M-ship: Spooky m2 (or 1/2 step)

October’s interval is the MINOR 2nd. Very fitting, since…

November Monthly M-ship: Major 2nd (M2)

Giving thanks is great anytime, but especially in November.…

December Monthly M-ship: Minor 3rd (m3)

December can be a cold/gray month – a good…

Monthly Musicianship: February = Perfect 4th

February is the LOVE month, and the PERFECT month…

Intervals – The Building Blocks of Music

Those of you who were with us last year…

Major & Minor – A Scaley Situation!

No, I’m not talking about THAT kind of scale!!!…

Essential Practice Tips – #1: Environment

Let’s face it. Even when we love making music,…

Practice Tip #2: Warm Up

2. Warm up – Stretch-Stand-Breathe-Sing. Singing is physical, and…

Practice Tip #4: Be Patient With Yourself

4. Be Patient With Yourself. A lot of things…

Practice Tip #5: Woodshedding Required

5. Woodshedding? Instrumentalists probably know this term better than…

Practice Tip #3: Know Your Goals – Baby Steps Are Good!

3. Know Your Goals – Baby Steps Are Good!…

Practice Tip #6: Practice Makes Permanent

6. Practice Makes Permanent means if you practice wrong…

Practice Tip #7: Give Yourself a Break

7. Give Yourself a Break in the learning process,…

ANTICIPATE: Student Goals – Final Stretch 2020

After you CELEBRATE the goals you’ve accomplished, it’s time…

2021-22 Season of Singing – Celebrate & Anticipate!

Well, here we are! Even though I’ve been out…

Taffy Transitions – Have a Look!

Greetings, Everyone! I’m so excited to FINALLY be able…

Fall lessons start Sept 5 – Register Now!

The sun’s setting on Summer 2017, and we’re getting…

Spring Forward – Sunday, March 13, 2022!

Even though it was -7 degrees a couple of…

See You In September! Lessons start Sept 7, 2022

One of my favorite oldies – See You in…

Mid-Summer 2023: Winding Down & Gearing Up!

Hello, Everyone! For current and potential student, here’s an…

What’s Your “Happy Set?”

I’ve started asking my students to put together their…

Spring Sing 2016

On Sunday, June 5th, we presented our annual Spring…

Summer Sip-n-Sing 2016

Just a few days until our annual December student…

Sounds of the Season Soiree!

Just a few days until our annual December student…

Sounds of the Season 2018 – Success!

13 singers + 22 songs + 45 guests =…

Saturday SipNSings: Performance Without Perfection

WHAT are Saturday SipNSings? They are informal performance opportunities…

SipNSing Performance Class – 10/22/2022

Wow! Time has flown by since my last post.…

Let the 2023-24 Singing Season Begin!

I hope you all have had a wonderful Summer…

Couldn’t resist: Antony and Cleopatra

When I went back to music school (Westminster Choir…

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Well, it’s Valentine’s Day 2019. Some of us have…

Know Your WHY for 2020

As we begin a new year AND a new…

October Composers: Some of My Favorites, Part 1

And now for more of my favorite composers born…

October Composers: Some of My Favorites, Part 2

And now for more of my favorite composers born…

To Your Health: Posture—Medical & Musical Support

“Posture: Aligning yourself for good health” is the main…

Allergy Allert: Meet Stella!

As of November 2015, Stella Grace became the official…

Posture: Aligning yourself for good health

Posture: Aligning yourself for good health is the main…

Interesting WebMD vocal quiz

See how you do on this quiz from WebMD…

Interesting WebMD vocal quiz

See how you do on this quiz from WebMD…

Meet our Mascot! (allergy alert)

Most of you know Stella, the wonderful Red Heeler/Retriever…

Medications & Your Voice

Whether they are for allergies, blood pressure, cholesterol, or…

Cold or Flu? Learn to Tell the Difference

Colds and flu share many of the same symptoms.…

7 Things to Clean this Cold & Flu Season

Toothbrush holders and other germy places you’d never expect!…

2024 Spring Sing Student Voice Recital – May 19, 2024

2023-24 was a particularly good year for our studio!…

Cold or Flu. Does It Matter?

It’s important to learn which kind of illness you’re…

Immune Booster #1 of 5

Joshua Corn, Editor-in-Chief of LiveInTheNow.com, lays the groundwork for…

Immune Booster #2 of 5

Strategy #5 to lay the groundwork for optimal immune…

Immune Booster #3 of 5

Here’s strategy #3 to lay the groundwork for optimal…

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Well, it’s Valentine’s Day 2019. Some of us have…

Immune Booster #4 of 5

Here’s strategy #4 to lay the groundwork for optimal…

Immune Booster #5 of 5

Strategy #5 to lay the groundwork for optimal immune…

Singing & Your Brain

Here’s an interesting article by ​​singer & voice coach…

Sing/Hum/Whistle While You Wash!

The viral disease called COVID-19, from the Coronavirus family,…

Some Healthy Reassurance

Friends, with a name like “Sing for the Health…

Why Singing Is Good For Your Body, Mind, Spirit: Part 1 of 5

Most of us know that singing is a good…

Why Singing is Good for Your BODY, Mind & Spirit. Part 2 of 5

Any physical endeavor requires muscular coordination. Singing is no…

Why Singing is Good for Your Body, MIND, and Spirit. Part 3 of 5

Did you know that all types of singing have…

Why Singing is Good for Your Body, MIND, and Spirit. Part 4 of 5

Choral singing is particularly good for you. In addition…

Why Singing is Good for Your Body, Mind, and SPIRIT. Part 5 of 5

“Singing with songs, hymns, and spiritual songs.” Singing is…

Summer Hydration Tip #1 of 8: Strawberries

Let’s here it for STRAWBERRIES! They’re 92% water. Of…

Berthoud Brewery Live Music

As I was doing research for my “Performance Ops…

Lavender and Rose

I love supporting members and friends of Sing for…

Spring Sing 2016

On Sunday, June 5th, we presented our annual Spring…

Streamline Studio – Videographer

This is a quick shout out to Rob Lagerstrom…

Sounds of the Season 2018 – Success!

13 singers + 22 songs + 45 guests =…

CELEBRATE: 2020 Student Accomplishments

Despite the COVID curve ball thrown at us in…

See You In September! Lessons start Sept 7, 2022

One of my favorite oldies – See You in…

Tips to Keep You Talkin’ (and Singin’) – #8 of 8 – Smoking

Our last tip involves smoking. In a nutshell .…

Tips to Keep You Talkin’ (and Singin’) – #7 of 8 – Frequent Heartburn

Next: Frequent heartburn, which may be an indicator of…

Tips to Keep You Talkin’ (and Singin’) – #6 of 8 – Clearing Throat/ Coughing

Next: Clearing your throat constantly, or coughing – like…

Holy Week 2022 – There is Hope

For those of us who are Christians, this is…

Tips to Keep You Talkin’ (and Singin’) – #5 of 8 – Medications

Next: Medications No. 5: Some medications lead to dehydration…

Tips to Keep You Talkin’ (and Singin’) – #4 of 8 – Caffeine & Alcohol

Next: Caffeine & Alcohol No. 4: Caffeine and alcohol…

Tips to Keep You Talkin’ (and Singin’) – #3 of 8 – Stress

Our next tip deals with STRESS! No. 3: Stress…

Tips to Keep You Talkin’ (and Singin’) – #2 of 8 – Hoarseness

This week we look at hoarseness. No, not that…

Tips to Keep You Talkin’ (and Singin’) – #1 of 8 – Speaking Loudly

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing tips…

Practice Tip #2: Warm Up

2. Warm up – Stretch-Stand-Breathe-Sing. Singing is physical, and…

Essential Practice Tips – #1: Environment

Let’s face it. Even when we love making music,…

Practice Tip #3 of 7: Know Your Goals – Baby Steps Are Good!

3. Know Your Goals – Baby Steps Are Good!…

Practice Tip #4 of 7: Be Patient With Yourself

4. Be Patient With Yourself. A lot of things…

Practice Tip #5 of 7: Woodshedding Required

5. Woodshedding? Instrumentalists may know this term better than…

Practice Tip #6 of 7: Practice Makes Permanent

6. Practice Makes Permanent means if you practice wrong…

Practice Tip #7 of 7: Give Yourself a Break

7. Give Yourself a Break in the learning process,…

Feeling a bit weary?

I for one agree with the song that this…

Spring is here . . . sort of !

It’s Spring – at least that’s what the calendar…

Finding Your Voice in 2025: New Year, New Musical Goals

As the New Year just started, it’s the perfect time to reflect, refresh, and set new goals. For…

How Singing Improves Your Breathing, Posture, and Overall Health

Singing is more than a creative outlet; it’s a…