Ever had a teacher point out something in your singing that just won’t budge?

• “Your tongue is tight.”

• “You’re not standing straight.”

• “Lift your soft palate.”

You focus on fixing that “thing” but it keeps coming back. Sound familiar?

For 20+ years, I battled my tongue. I tried every direct method—exercises, myofunctional therapy—but nothing fully worked. Then I discovered the Alexander Technique, which focuses on whole-body coordination instead of attacking symptoms. The result? Less obsession over the “problem” and more ease in my singing.

Want to learn more? I’ve written a blog post all about this approach and how shifting your focus can transform your practice. Click to read more!

For the last several years, rather than setting resolutions or goals for a new year, I’ve been choosing a word that in in alignment with my Intentions for the year ahead.  As I’ve done it, I’ve found the word to be a touchstone for resetting my focus and creating motivation to stay in grounded and forging ahead when times are hard.

My client told her doctor that she didn’t need to see him again for her knee pain, because she was “taking these voice lessons” and her “pain went away because she learned about how to move more freely”.