Too personal?
I am sitting in my living room today with my cat wondering, how personal is too personal? I've been reading Amanda Palmer's book "The Art...
It's a Scottish spelling.
If you have been confused about the spelling of my name, you are not alone! "It's M.A.I.R.E....I.R. not R.I...yes, I know it is spelled...
Beginning Fiddler at 26
As many of you know, I have a BM and an MM in classical singing. My senior year of high school, I was given the advice that if I really...
Lullaby
Today I found myself with an afternoon for creative space. What a gift. I began by sitting still, then by pulling cards. I found myself a...
To me, Yoga is.
I am a yoga teacher. It's time for me to reflect on my journey with yoga. Where was I when I began? Where am I now? I was a stressed out...
Singing To Be Heard
A student recently brought up a question for me. If they are never going to be a professional singer, then why do voice lessons? Why sing...
Super Woman: Worshipping the Gods of Productivity
When I was in high school, I was an "over-achiever." I got A's, did AP classes, did all the plays and musicals, choirs, dance classes,...
Courage to Be
I feel called to write about courage today. I have been taught by my spiritual leaders that courage is not the absence of fear, but...
Learning to Love Music Again
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...
The Myth of Being Tone Deaf
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?"...
