Du bist wie eine Blume Schumann's "Du bist wie eine Blume" turned into my theme song this semester. I assigned it to many of my students and enjoyed watching them evolve and grow with the piece throughout the semester. It is ideal for learning legato, refining diction, and establishing an open throat. I, myself, tackled this song in my Analytical Performance theory class. The...
Read MoreHAPPY PLACE(S)Another performance season approaches and another school year is imminent! Thanks to the option of summer classes, I have managed to complete half of my doctoral coursework in one year, maintaining a 4.0 and enjoying every minute! School is my happy place. :) Come to think of it, I have always considered the stage to be my happy place. I used to pursue the stage with unrelenting grit and...
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