mental fitness for musicians

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  • Finding Gratitude While Facing Fascism

    As I watch my home state taking away the organization and the budget responsible for arts funding throughout the state, I offer gratitude for all of the incredible arts opportunities I’ve gotten to be a part of, either as a participant or as an administrator or artist.  Photo of a person with outstretched hands in…

  • Keep Celebrating (And Take Care)

     This past weekend was a real gift for me (and, I venture to say, for my chorus too). I direct an a cappella barbershop chorus, and this past weekend was an extraordinary success for us. Our contest weekends are always joyful, as we are a part of a culture of community rather than competition. We…

  • Sharing ways to know yourself better & tap into a more authentic, wiser version of you this season

    Photo of me, hair down and smiling, leaning against our RV in 2021. (Head here to be notified when my book on our travels is ready for pre-order!) Hi friends. It’s my anniversary weekend (yay!), and in spite of that, I’m out of town spending time competing with my chorus and enjoying all of our…

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