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The Power of Flow and How to Access It

Singing

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

Confidence & Self-Esteem, Empowered Kids, Music Education, Stage Fright, Success & Personal Development

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

Health, Piano, Singing, Success & Personal Development

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

Health, Success & Personal Development

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

Practice, 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

Singing

All of us experience anxiety from time to time but this is most severe by far when it evolves into a full blown...

Can Routines Be Bad for You?

Success & Personal Development

A routine is any set of behaviors you do automatically and regularly, without much thought. For example, showering and...

12 Tips to Help Your Children Deal with Disappointment

Empowered Kids, Health, Success & Personal Development

Disappointment is a normal part of life. Whether it’s a trip to the playground or there are no more chocolate sprinkles at the ice cream shop, life is full of little and big disappointments. And as much as we’d like to spare our kids from failure and heartbreak, we can’t—and that’s a good thing.

It’s enough to make anyone feel a little sad and discouraged. It is also natural for parents to want to shield children from such unpleasant situations. However, dealing with losses can be a beneficial experience, and kids can really learn from being disappointed, especially when you teach them how to bounce back.

How can you guide your children without taking over?

Try these techniques to talk with your kids about their disappointments…