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Tag Archives: voice
On Being An Amplifer
It recently occurred to me that I am an amplifier. As a voice coach for the past 25 years, I have supported people in “finding their voices,” whatever that means to them. Many of my voice clients are doing essential … Continue reading
My Grandma Wanted to Be President: A Reflection on Women, Voice, and Leadership
As a voice coach I support many women leaders in finding their voices, speaking their truth with conviction, claiming their power, and fully expressing their gifts. Most of the women I coach are privileged. They have education, financial resources, political … Continue reading
Posted in women's leadership
Tagged gifts, grandmother, inclusion, suffragettes, voice, voice coaching, voting, women's voices
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New Sounds in the Neighborhood
I have two new neighbors who are changing the sonic texture of my neighborhood in beautiful and significant ways. As I type this, my neighbor two doors down is wailing away on his tenor saxophone. He moved into John and … Continue reading
Help for “Soft Talkers”
I went to the audiologist with my 90-year-old mom last week. Jennifer is smart, thorough, and takes the time to be personable. She originally took up audiology – the fitting and servicing of hearing aids — as a way to … Continue reading
Five Simple Practices to Improve Your Voice Right Now
Many of my voice clients enter coaching with me with some big goals in mind: “I want to more fully express who I am in the world – starting with my voice.” “Please help me get over this life-long stage … Continue reading
Mr. Brown
I’ve been clearing out. The recycling bin has been filled three times with detritus from my past. I’ve saved very little, but there is one piece of paper that is so precious, I had to tuck it back into the … Continue reading
Posted in choir, music, singing, teaching, voice, voice coaching
Tagged choir, gifts, self expression, singing, Stillwater High School, teaching, vocal presence, voice
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About Singing
“I’m the world’s worst singer. Can’t carry a tune in a bucket!” “I used to sing. Then I stopped. Went to school, got a job, had a family, got busy. I sure miss it.” “The only reason I go to … Continue reading
Posted in community, music, oral tradition, self expression, singing, voice
Tagged american idol, ancestors, Brain Rats, negative thoughts, oral tradition, self expression, singing, stage fright, voice
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In My Own Voice: The Brilliance of Karly Wahlin
Update: Karly Elizabeth Wahlin passed away peacefully at home on August 20, 2012. We who knew her were deeply blessed. Now she is free. In the winter of 2009 my friend and recording engineer, Matthew Zimmerman, called to invite me … Continue reading
Posted in voice
Tagged Karen Bohnert, Karly Wahlin, Matthew Zimmerman, piano composition, Rett Syndrome, voice, Wild Sound Studio
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No one else can sing your song
Voices are so personal. They mirror our story – our gifts, doubts, history, mood, identity, and secret dreams. Every time we speak, we are revealing something about ourselves – the things we’re proud of and perhaps the things we most … Continue reading
Posted in self expression, singing, True Voice, voice, voice coaching
Tagged presence, self expression, singing, voice, voice coaching
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