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Confident Voice Studio Receives 2020 Best of Portland Award for 8th Year Running
Confident Voice Studio is making the Portland area a great place to live, work, play, and love music. For the 8th year...
The Power of Flow and How to Access It
In neuroscience, the concept of ‘flow’ is currently all the rage. Flow describes a specific mental state that allows...
We’re NOT your Grandma’s Music Lessons
Parents: I just want you to know that today, and with every email I send our post we post here on our blog, my whole...
10 Ways to Reduce Burn Out
Can you believe it’s almost been a year since the world shut down because of COVID-19?
Somedays is seems like the year flew by.
Other days it feel like it will never end.
And you may be experiencing some burnout.
You may be exhausted, moody, and ready to give up.
You may be prone to emotional outbursts, falling asleep in the wrong place, and unable to focus and concentrate.
(Or maybe that’s just me?)
7 Easy Ways to Stay Calm Under Pressure
Knowing how to stay calm under pressure is important. In an ever-changing world where stress is a constant companion, those who can maintain their composure in the face of difficulties are admired for it. You may have seen this trait demonstrated by someone you know and wondered: ‘How do they stay so cool under pressure?’.
While everyone has a different threshold for dealing with stress, you can greatly enhance your ability to stay relaxed in all situations.
With practice, there’s no reason why anyone couldn’t learn to stand strong amidst life’s storms – just as serenely as if basking on a beach.
Control your reaction to stress with these strategies:
1. Maintain a positive perspective
2. Create an alter ego
3. Respond slowly
4. Build your self-confidence
5. Smile
6. Practice having a present-moment mindset
7. Relax your body and breathe deeply
How To Maintain Good Singing Voice
Good professional singers not only have to be fit and healthy to look good for stage performances, they must also know how to maintain and preserve a good singing voice.
How to Overcome a Panic Attack With the AWARE Method
All of us experience anxiety from time to time but this is most severe by far when it evolves into a full blown...