Mar 12, 2020 | The Disowned (Singing) Self
Treasure in unexpected places (Photo: Kimberly Barber, 2020) This week I’ve been investigating what happens if I expect less and feel more. I’ve been willing to look into the dark corners of imperfection with the bright light of attention and discover...Mar 6, 2020 | The Disowned (Singing) Self
The cracks are where the light gets in (photo: Kimberly Barber, 2020) Hats off to Leonard Cohen. His “Anthem” has been ringing in my head this week as I think about all the many ways that singing can help us to shine a light into our darkness. Endeavouring...Feb 28, 2020 | Singing and Self Blog
“A different perspective” Photo of Jana Philipp, 2016 To continue where we left off last week, some thoughts on un-practice. I’m borrowing the concept from William Westney, whose book The Perfect Wrong Note I mentioned in last week’s post. He...Feb 21, 2020 | Singing and Self Blog, The Disowned (Singing) Self
The walls lead somewhere good (Celestun, 2020) We’re hooked on being perfect. We filter our photos (especially our selfies). We pay big money for all kinds of “beauty” interventions–eyelash extensions, fake eyebrows (guilty!), peels, botox...Feb 14, 2020 | Singing and Self Blog
My heart in my hand (photo: Kimberly Barber 2020) Well, it’s Valentine’s Day, and what better time to think about matters of the heart? The stuff of the heart has been themed on these pages before. No surprise, since singing is so connected to...Feb 7, 2020 | Singing and Self Blog
What gift do YOU want to give? (photo: Kimberly Barber, 2020) Christmas is a distant memory, but this week I’d like to talk about the gifts we give. Recently I participated in a workshop with the wonderful Leigh Graham, founder of https://fitforthestage.com ....