Pedagogy
The NO SINGING Voice Lesson
What do you do when your student can’t/shouldn’t/won't sing? How about a no-singing lesson?
Mini-Improvisation Exercises for Confident Singing
Improvising isn’t just a jazz thing. It’s everywhere in contemporary music styles, from lead singers riffing out on tunes to backup singers creating cool harmonies. Simple activities can get our students started in developing their singing confidence and creative vocal expression.
Composing with Kids – Space Cat Songs
Composing music can be a wonderful way for children to express themselves creatively and develop their musical skills. Whether they are writing songs, creating melodies on an instrument, or experimenting with different sounds and rhythms, composing can be an exciting part of your music lesson.
5 Fun Tips to Level Up Your Vocal Warm-Ups
Vocal warm-ups and technical exercises are standard practice in the voice studio; however, they may be mindless time wasters without some mindful tweaks, movement, and play-based learning. Here are some simple strategies to level up the start of any lesson.
10+ Reasons you need more canons
In the forever quest to find appropriate repertoire for our students, teaching professionals often overlook the effectiveness of shorter songs. Fun Fact! Rounds and canons are engaging song studies with endless opportunities for students of all ages. Here are ten (plus) reasons you need more rounds and canons in your teaching toolbox.
Better Lesson Pacing in the Voice Studio
Lesson pacing is mindful observation, connection, careful planning, and the ability to shift from your plan when things aren't going in the desired direction. Lesson pacing and engagement go hand in hand. You can't have one without the other!
Student Engagement in the Voice Studio
Engagement is far more than simply "paying attention" but the degree of curiosity, interest, excitement, and motivation in learning.
Teaching strategies, exercises, and free resources for learning to sing
Helping our students learn to sing harmonies starts from the very first lesson. Here are some teaching strategies, lesson ideas, new songs and free resources that make it fun and engaging.
