Ellen AllenAug 12, 20202 minHow to Maximize Your Vocal Warmups, Part 2In my last post, I talked about the basic structure of a vocal warm-up: how you should start, what you should focus on first, and how to...
Ellen AllenJun 30, 20206 minHow To Sight-Read Like a ProDo you like to sight-read? LOL, right? Well, some people do. *Meekly raises hand* Why do so many singers dread sight-reading? Oh, so...
Ellen AllenMay 6, 20206 minWhy the Arts MatterI originally wrote this post back in 2017, for the Rising Stars Productions blog. Looking at it now, I feel it's more relevant than...
Ellen AllenApr 11, 20203 minSix Tips for Mindful PracticingMindful singing means being aware of and responding to the workings of your instrument. Here are some tips for more mindful practicing.
Ellen AllenMar 31, 20203 min#SocialDistantSing: The Importance of the Arts During COVID-19The arts are vitally important, especially in a time of crisis. I hope we can remember this even after the world has returned to "normal."
Ellen AllenJan 18, 20206 minManaging Performance AnxietyPerformance nerves are often inevitable, but they can be managed! Where do they come from, and how can we deal with them?
