I’ve been working with voices of all sorts for over 25 years. I’ve worked with people young and old, all who have a myriad of concerns about their voices. I’ve learned a lot, and much of what I’ve learned is evidence-based and dependable. Most of it is beneficial to all. Even so, every person and every voice is different and the reasons for these differences are limitless.

One of those people with whom I have explored ‘voice,’ is myself. I worked as a professional classical music singer for over 30 years. I’ve struggled to perfect my breathing and breath support, increase my vocal range and refine my tone to achieve the most beautiful quality possible. So I know, first hand, of the frustration, fatigue and failure that people experience when trying to reach their vocal goals. I understand how hard it is to get what you want from your voice.

I also understand what is riding on success - it’s a matter of your identity. Every time I opened my mouth on stage, I was “sized up” by the audience, fellow professionals and critics. My professional identity was always on the line, based almost entirely on the sound that came out of my mouth. In essence, my hopes and dreams of what I wanted to do with my life was also on the line.

On my blog, I will be sharing information that I’ve gleaned over the years. I will share views and ideas from other people, too. Some of the stuff may resonate with you and make a difference, but some may not. You may agree with some posts, and you may question the content of others.

I welcome sharing of experiences, information and joint exploration, so feel free to helpfully and respectfully comment on the posts. By sharing, we can all support each other and learn together.