Finding Your Artist Path

Did you ever have that feeling that you were in the wrong place or somewhere at the wrong time? Dr John has a great song and interpretation of this. I know I’m not alone but there have been so many points in my life when I felt something was off with where I was in my development as an artist. Back when I was in college I started to experience the beginning effects of being split in two (or even three) directions because I had interests in music and dance as well as writing. I eventually signed up to become a music major but it was after lots of trial and error. Still whenever I was in a music class some part of me felt like we ought to be moving and when I was in dance class, I thought we should be singing or playing more. I couldn’t understand why I was the only one who appeared to feel this way and why none of the teachers were doing anything to create a balance between the two. I didn’t realize it then but this was the beginning of my opening into voice and movement as its own discipline (which isn’t something I take credit for since music and dance have been practiced together in most traditions throughout the world).

Time and time again I am happily surprised at how advantageous movement can be in aiding singers to find their authentic voices. It’s also part of what propelled me to write my first book over the last few years. 

If you’re looking for some extra support along your artist path, make sure to take a look at my summer offerings. And I hope to see you on July 15th at the launch for my book Lost & Found: Finding The Power In Your Voice!