Everyone is a critic. That is a phrase that comes to my mind today. We are all swirling with judgements about ourselves that come out as judgements of others. It's easy to get caught up in trying to please others. In other words, to be a "people-pleaser." I learned a lot of valuable information throughout my Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees. I learned how to think critically about music, music history, vocal pedagogy. The loads of information that I packed in my

Were you ever told you couldn't sing or that you have an annoying voice? Have you been told to "Leave the singing to the professionals?" Do you struggle carrying a tune? I believe that everyone can sing. I believe that it is an innate part of being human. I remember when I first learned the phrase "tone deaf." I used it to describe a classmate of mine in elementary school. I told my piano teacher and she told me that she didn't believe there was such a thing as being tone dea