by rosalindhayes89@gmail.com | Apr 20, 2018 | Tips
A major concern of many beginning students is expanding their range. So many potential singers subscribe to the belief that they “just can’t sing high”. Many are shocked when in the first lesson with me, they are able to reach pitches as much as an octave or more (8...
by rosalindhayes89@gmail.com | Aug 3, 2017 | Tips
Singers, Please Belt Responsibly! Many singers want to keep their voice in tip top shape in order to retain range, flexibility and power. No one wants to hassle of a fatigued voice or worse, vocal damage, right before a big performance! Aside from rest, hydration and...
by rosalindhayes89@gmail.com | May 11, 2017 | Tips
Recently I was invited to write a blog entitled “How to raise a music prodigy”. While the cringe-worthy title has some obvious pitfalls, let’s examine the reasons behind it for a moment. It was immediately clear to me that the person extending this invitation was not...
by rosalindhayes89@gmail.com | Mar 30, 2017 | Tips
Oftentimes I come across students, especially younger students who have some difficulty reading music at first. Here are some of my suggestions for at home practice: Make it a fun, multi-sensory and colorful learning process! I use pipe cleaners, play dough, crayons,...
by rosalindhayes89@gmail.com | Feb 22, 2017 | Tips
LEARNING A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT CAN BENEFIT YOUR BRAIN IN SO MANY WAYS! HERE ARE JUST A FEW: Improve literacy/reading fluency Increase spatial awareness Improve focus Improve motoric coordination Improve sequencing skills Raise IQ Improve multi-tasking skills Help you...
by rosalindhayes89@gmail.com | Feb 20, 2017 | Tips
HOW DO MUSIC CLASSES BENEFIT TODDLERS? Music experiences can enhance your child’s social skills, literacy and speech comprehension, emotional regulation and more! These informative reads illuminate the importance of music development for young children....
