The Voice Space

In this final episode of Season 4, discover what it means to have an open voice, and learn all about the new Open Voice Membership.   You'll learn:

• What it means to be open as a singer
• What an openness feels like in both giving and receiving
• The five pillars of an open voice

Everyone wants a strong voice, but a desire for vocal strength can lead to unreasonable comparison. This episode breaks down vocal strength and reminds you that your voice is already strong.   You'll learn:

• What it means to have a strong voice
• How to reframe your definition of vocal strength
• How to increase your voice's power

How well do you know yourself as an artist? This episode breaks down four areas of self-awareness that are crucial for artists to gain clarity on in order to show up as their best selves.   You'll learn:

• Why self-awareness work is the foundation of artistic success
• How to identify your artistic throughline
• How boundaries can help you narrow down the scope of the work you're willing to do
• How to get better at selecting material for yourself

Do you know what singing should feel like? This week's episode dismantles preconceived notions around singing and encourages you to explore how singing feels in your own body.   You'll learn:  

• Why it's important to stop "shoulding" your voice
• The importance of defining singing terminology and why it can be confusing
• Why singing well doesn't always feel like we expect it to

Making forward progress in your life doesn't have to feel overwhelming. This week's episode encourages you to take small steps for major results.   You'll learn:

• Some of the tiny habits I'm incorporating into my life
• Why consistent action is what leads to progress
• My favorite apps for habit tracking

We all have times when we don't feel like singing. In this episode, learn to identify the root cause of your feelings and what to do about them.   You'll learn:

• The 3 reasons you don't feel like singing
• When to rest and when to push through
• How to get started singing again after a break

Rejection is a part of life and a major part of the job for performing artists, but experiencing it can still be difficult. This episode explores the sting of rejection and offers tools to help you keep going despite it.   You'll learn:

• The two kinds of rejection
• Why some rejection hurts more than others
• Mindset shifts to help you move forward

Spring is the perfect time to check in on your vocal habits. In this episode, learn how to do an audit of your vocal habits so that you can make sure that your daily actions are serving you well.   You'll learn:  

• How change begins
• Five categories of vocal habits to consider
• Where you can make tweaks to your singing routine

We all want vocal freedom, but an open voice can sometimes feel out of reach. This episode explores three factors that get in the way of vocal expression.   You'll learn:

• How to discern what is keeping you blocked
• How these three common blocks are interrelated
• How to overcome your blocks

TEDx 2024 at Point Park University was all about "renewal." In this episode, I share my takeaways from speaking at this incredible event.   You'll learn:  

• My biggest takeaway from each talk
• What I learned preparing my own talk
• Common themes and threads throughout the day