Standardized testing and what it can learn from the arts
After wrapping up with music directing four different shows for our summer theater workshops, I find myself, once again, going back to thinking about process and product when putting on a production…
The pedestal of the “full-time job"
In the arts, few people are considered “lucky” enough to have a full time job through an employer with benefits that is fully connected to our primary interest. Even fewer of those full time artists do not need any sort of supplementary income (aka, they don’t need to engage in the side hustle)….
Nasal Breathing
A couple of nights ago, I had an impromptu conversation with a friend who is a speech language pathologist…
Recital Season!
After wrapping up a fabulous recital season and a traditional school year, I am reminded and validated about my choice to become an educator…
We have to start somewhere
I am a private voice and piano teacher primarily, but education and music has been a constant thread that has connected every phase of my life…