With our biannual student concert just around the corner, some tips to help combat stage fright are in order! Ah, stage fright – that dreaded onslaught of fear so many of us experience before (and sometimes while) we perform. The pulse quickens. Breathing becomes short, shallow and unsupported. Hands become sweaty and shaky. Sound familiar?
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Tuesday January 12, 2010 |
Jennifer Iovanne
Occasional flu and cold symptoms are inevitable for most of us, especially during the colder months. Added to the normal responsibilities of school and work, feeling under the weather can leave us with little energy leftover to practice music. By all means, take a few days off of practice when you're sick. But what should you do when you feel well enough to get back into the s...
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Tuesday January 12, 2010 |
Rachel Nichols
A few blogs back we discussed the basics of breathing and how our body should respond to a naturally formed breath. Now that you have been paying closer attention to how your body operates daily when it inhales and exhales, let’s try some exercises to help form even better breathing habits!
There are two things we will do to help improve air function. The first is to STRETCH our br...
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Thursday December 3, 2009 |
Jennifer Iovanne
Ah, nothing like alliteration to kick things off! In this article, we'll be discussing the ins and outs of posture and its role in piano lessons. It's often overlooked, and for good reason: it's just not that exciting. But it is important and plays a vital role in playing comfortably and effectively through the years, so it's best to learn and apply these techniques early o...
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Thursday December 3, 2009 |
Jennifer Iovanne
If you're in voice lessons, you've probably had your teacher lead you through some stretches, tell you to keep your knees relaxed, etc. Ever wonder why? Body positioning plays a significant role in producing a strain-free, natural sound.
Over the course of the day - especially if we're spending long hours sitting at a desk! - the shoulders and neck tend to hold tension and the brea...
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