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“I’m currently in Hadestown on Broadway and can’t tell you how much I needed to read your piece on vocal health. It was so empathetic and kind and wise and wow… normally you get either or. I read it and immediately felt less pressure to be ‘perfect’. So thank you. THANK YOU for putting together your professional experience to write such a compelling and compassionate post. I can’t express in words how truly thankful I am for finding it. I’m going to print it out and put it on my dressing room mirror!” –Eva Noblezada, GRAMMY Award-Winner (Best Musical Theater Album) and two-time TONY Nominee (Miss Saigon, Hadestown) |
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What Matters Most
Last month, I was asked by The Native Society to answer some rather intriguing questions. I hope you find them as inspiring as I did! What do I do best? Love. That’s the first thought that came to my head. I wear many hats and have many roles in my life, but all of...
Giving Up “The Gift”
Every morning, a quote of inspiration arrives in my inbox. A few weeks ago, one said: “Share The Gift.” The encouragement to share yourself is lovely. And I find it to be more powerful when said that way… share yourself, not your gifts. Why? In my practice, I work...
The Music and Magic of Singing
I was recently interviewed by Daisy De Boevere, a vocal coach in Belgium, about all things singing, music, and life. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did... You studied singing and have had a wonderful career as a professional singer and vocal...
We Are Our Voices
In my work, I've found that many people feel that using the voice is an activity, a hobby. . . a 'thing we do.' That our voices are merely a facet or aspect of who we are. But that is not the case. Our voices are not only within us, they ARE us. We are one and the...
Why We Sing
Understanding the voice and the psychology of singing is fascinating. But it is the joy, rather than the knowledge, that leads me on. It’s the mystery of this wild, wonderful gift that brings tears to my eyes and makes me remember what the journey, of singing and of living, is all about.
About The Art of Singing and Jennifer’s Method
Interview with Ghenady Meirson, founder of PrivateLessons.com and Faculty, Curtis Institute of Music and The Academy of Vocal Arts. What was the "aha!" moment that encouraged you to write your first book, The Art of Singing? How many such moments did you have...
Vocal Issues #2: Dealing with Acid Reflux and Caring for Your Voice (and Self)
Since writing my article on vocal polyps, hemorrhages, nodules, and reflux, I’ve received many great emails, particularly about acid reflux. Here are my answers to your questions, as well as seven tips to help you deal with and heal this all too common problem: For...
Stop Playing it Safe… Be Brave!
Recently, a singer emailed over some songs for me to hear prior to our first meeting. They were good... other than some standard, easy-to-resolve tensions, there was nothing in his voice that was concerning or problematic. What I did hear though, was safety....
Preparing to Sing Onstage and in the Studio
On one level, singers are master preparers. We spend tremendous amounts of time training and practicing, and for many of us, songwriting as well. In fact, we’re so focused on our instruments and material that we can be virtually non-stop in our physical and mental...
How to Overcome Performance Anxiety
Performance anxiety is an elephant-in-the-room sized issue for everyone who spends time on any kind of a stage. Managing it is the subject of a thousand books, workshops, and programs that teach how to deal with its effects... how to ride the wave rather than have it...
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