by Michelle Markwart Deveaux | Aug 22, 2020 | Pedagogy, Students, Teaching, Technique, vocal coaching, wisdom
I said that to a client yesterday, “I will not help you find your authentic voice.” She chuckled, and said, “Oh! That’s what I thought what vocal coaches did.” I smiled that smile I get when I am gonna preach a thing. You may be familiar...
by Michelle Markwart Deveaux | Jul 30, 2020 | Technique
This is an open letter to the members of The SpeakEasy Cooperative.I am writing it and posting it publicly because, frankly, I want to shine a light on them. People in the world need to see that there are voice peeps and biz owners who are linking arms, and in the...
by Michelle Markwart Deveaux | Mar 27, 2020 | Technique
*** So I am not a therapist, an economist, a fortune-teller, or anything like that. If you need support because you are in a dire mental space, please reach out to a professional to help you navigate this difficult time. *** Things aren’t looking so hot right...
by Michelle Markwart Deveaux | Mar 21, 2020 | Technique
Dear Online Lesson Info-Givers, I see you. I’ve spoken with, or texted with, so very many of you. I hear compassion fatigue in your words.I see your jaw tight when we Zoom, and your red eyes from screens. I sense your weariness at the demanding of information...
by Michelle Markwart Deveaux | Mar 15, 2020 | business, Inspiration, Pedagogy, Students, Technique, wisdom
It’s been a whirlwind, hasn’t it folks? Over the last week, I think I’ve either given or read 16338561051 talks, FB posts, encouragements, webinars, etc on COVID-19 and online lessons. I originally thought, “Okay, now I’ve got to gather...
by Michelle Markwart Deveaux | Feb 4, 2020 | Technique
The key of B-Sharp. (If you are a super music theory nerd, you see where I am going with this, connecting bitterness with this particular key. Just hang out and wait for the delicious satisfaction of knowing you know. No spoilers!) B-Sharp is full shenanigans and...
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