by Kathleen | Apr 8, 2017 | Grateful Life, Music, Real Voice, Voice Alchemy
Have you ever thought about how the perfect song, the one you absolutely needed to hear comes on the radio, or out of random shuffle in iTunes, at just the right moment? I think about this a lot. As a singer, I’ve experienced Song Synchronicity many times. I...
by Kathleen | Mar 18, 2017 | Celebrations, Grateful Life, Music, Music Education, Real Voice, Voice Alchemy, Voice Image
“Well, Kathleen, here’s the thing. I need to sound like Robert Plant.”, he said. “WHAT?!” “Our big annual fundraiser is coming up and I need to sound like Robert Plant.” She tilted her head down and gazed at the floor, closed...
by Kathleen | Jan 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
Now that the holidays are over, I’m back at work dreaming up new ideas and processes to help you gain more confidence and up your charisma for 2017! We have a lot of interesting things in store for the coming year! Please share my website with your friends and...
by Kathleen | Dec 5, 2016 | Grateful Life, Music, Music and Spirituality
Today I was privileged to participate in a poignant and forward looking commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor at the Congregational Church of Patchogue. Initially, it seemed to me a bit unusual to have such an event at the church but as...
by Kathleen | Nov 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
This is a song I have never performed before. I was asked to sing it by a friend because he felt it was a song that should be included in the program and that it would sound good in my voice. As usually happens, my musical adventures tend to mimic my life...
by Kathleen | Nov 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
Be Present! This means to turn off our tendency to live on autopilot. It means mindful movement. It means living in your body. It means focusing your attention on what you are doing at any given moment. We, humans, are creatures of routine and ritual. Through our...
by Kathleen | Oct 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
It all begins with embracing your mistakes. Let’s face it, sooner or later, each of us makes mistakes. We make them in life, in work and in performing! I was reading an article earlier today in which the author stated, “the fear of failure is directly proportional to...
by Kathleen | Oct 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
It was my pleasure to perform at The Spirituality of Broadway Musicals. The latest in an ongoing lecture-concert series titled, The Spirituality of Popular Music, conceived and produced by Rev. Dwight Lee Wolter, Pastor of the Congregational Church of...
by Kathleen | Oct 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
Yes, there really is a difference! There are a lot of similarities between song teachers and music teachers. For instance, they teach a variety of instruments, they teach students to play and/or sing their favorite songs, and they may also teach at a local music...
by Kathleen | Aug 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
Hi Everyone! My family’s business Medford Music House has been nominated for Best Music Store on LI. Please vote for us! Thanks!!! Best of Long Island 2015 Best Shopping!!! Thank you!
by Kathleen | Apr 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
On Sunday, April 19th, I was invited to sing with six members of the choir of The Congregational Church of Patchogue in a benefit concert to raise funds for our local food pantry. It was an exciting evening of song which explored the musical poetry of the great...
by Kathleen | May 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
Years ago, in one of my lessons, my teacher told me that I wasn’t concentrating on my work, that I was caught up in the beautiful sound I was making and my technique was going out the window. In other words, my love of singing was stunting my technical advancement....
by Kathleen | Apr 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
It is vital to your success in any field! In the business world it helps you sell your product or service by ensuring your message is heard and received. It’s what theater people call “your believability”. It’s your sincerity, your humanity, which...
by Kathleen | Sep 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
Yes, indeed! Many more of us fall into the category of professional voice user than you might suspect. Exceptional job performance for many of us relies heavily upon vocal stamina and expression. Making presentations to large groups and constant usage, as well as the...
