WARM-UPS FOR THE SINGING INSTRUMENT, PART 1

November 26, 2021

There are many ways to warm up the vocal instrument. In this blog, I will explain the importance of a warm-up ritual. I will offer you practical exercises for your body, breath and voice so that you can incorporate them into your daily warm-up routine.

Q & A: TEACHING METHOD

October 18, 2021 in q&a, guitar and piano, music lessons, singing and vocal, sound workshops

Hi Jacinta,

What can I expect in a lesson?

TERM 4 (COVID-19) LESSON UPDATE

September 21, 2021 in singing and vocal, music lessons, guitar and piano

The light is here! I love this time of year. May we celebrate all that we have been working on during the past eight months. If you have had singing or music lessons since February, you will begin to notice that your patience and practice is paying off. It’s a perfect time to write down your gratitude for the year.

Q & A: TEACHING STYLE

August 24, 2021 in q&a, guitar and piano, music lessons, singing and vocal, sound workshops

Hi Jacinta,

What is your teaching style? What does holistic mean?

TERM 3 (COVID-19) LESSON UPDATE

July 12, 2021 in music lessons, singing and vocal, guitar and piano

From the dreamy depths of Winter, we begin to arise and embody the sweetness that new life brings. More energy is available to us; may we use this time to let our creative essence flourish.

TONGUE AWARENESS, PART 2

June 29, 2021 in singing and vocal, breath workshops

This month’s blog post is a continuation of May’s blog about Tongue Awareness. If you have not read and tried out the exercises in Part 1, I suggest you read the blog and try the exercises before reading Tongue Awareness, Part 2.

TONGUE AWARENESS, PART 1

May 24, 2021 in singing and vocal, breath workshops

One of the most essential yet forgotten parts of the vocal instrument is the tongue!

TERM 2 (COVID-19) LESSON UPDATE

April 18, 2021 in music lessons, singing and vocal, guitar and piano

Autumn! As the light softens and the leaves turn red, brown and gold, may we slow a little and take time for ourselves and each other.

THE JAW, PART 2

March 27, 2021 in singing and vocal, breath workshops

This month’s blog post is a continuation of February’s blog about The Jaw. If you have not read and tried out the exercises in Part 1, I suggest you read the blog and try the exercises before reading The Jaw, Part 2.

THE JAW, PART 1

February 27, 2021 in singing and vocal, breath workshops

The Jaw

How often do we think about exercising or releasing the jaw and the surrounding ligaments and muscles?

TERM 1 (COVID-19) LESSON UPDATE

January 28, 2021 in music lessons, singing and vocal, guitar and piano

As we move into the year 2021 the unknown still lingers in the air and change is afoot.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

December 30, 2020

As I sit and write to you in the days leading up to the New Year. I would like to personally thank each one of you for being a shining light in my life this year. For without you, I would not be able to share what I love and am called to give. Thank you for being my teachers in life, communication and relationship.

THE BREATH: AN OCEAN OF LOVE

November 28, 2020 in breath workshops, sound workshops

An ocean of love is all around us and in us!

TERM 4 (COVID-19) WORKSHOP UPDATE

October 09, 2020 in sound workshops, yoga workshops, breath workshops

As you all know, this year is an unpredictable one, and I have chosen to sit in the unknown and not make decisions too far in advance. I have decided to listen and feel when the time is right.

TERM 4 (COVID-19) LESSON UPDATE

September 27, 2020 in singing and vocal, music lessons, guitar and piano

Musical Humans,

As we move into the last few months of the year, I am grateful for the precious lessons that I have learnt during these uncertain times.

ANNOUNCEMENT: VIRTUAL ONLINE CHANTING & MANTRA CIRCLES

August 11, 2020 in sound workshops

What a time it is!

I have been tuning in, and I feel like it’s the right time to gather again, to pray, set intentions and sound as a community.

TERM 3 (COVID-19) LESSON UPDATE

July 13, 2020 in singing and vocal, sound workshops, music lessons, guitar and piano

Musical Humans,

It’s happening once again; the lockdown has begun, just as I was about to go back to face to face lessons today, Monday 13th July.

WINTER VOCAL HEALTH, PART 2

July 06, 2020 in singing and vocal

This blog post is a continuation of last month’s post, Winter Vocal Health, Part 1.

WINTER VOCAL HEALTH, PART 1

June 16, 2020 in singing and vocal

Winter is officially upon us, and I know as a teacher of voice how important it is to look after myself during this time of year. If I eat the wrong foods or go out with the wrong clothes on or have too many late nights, my voice suffers terribly, and I am unable to share my work.

BOOKING SYSTEM

May 14, 2020

The booking system is here!

Jan 20, 2025

TERM 1 LESSON UPDATE

Welcome to 2025! “The world said”. I don’t know how we got here, but here we go! Ready to dive into another cycle of learning and growing, giving thanks for all that has come and all that will be.

Sep 28, 2024

TERM 4 LESSON UPDATE

In silent presence, I see, hear and receive clearly. It’s a known being I trust, an endless ocean, vast, cool and nourishing.

Aug 31, 2024

STRAW PHONATION AND VOCAL EXERCISES

Straw exercises are a SOVT - Semi Occluded Vocal Tract exercise. This means that you are partially blocking the vocal tract when singing or speaking. Humming and exercises with your tongue out are also doing the same.