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September 28, 2020

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Zoom

2020 has certainly brought significant changes to all our lives. Our performing careers came to an abrupt halt and the teaching world has a new face called Zoom! I always…

June 27, 2020

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Back Alive song/video and review by BroadwayWorld.com

https://www.broadwayworld.com/cabaret/article/BWW-Feature-MAC-Award-Recipient-Patrick-DeGennaro-Creates-Powerful-And-Profound-BACK-ALIVE-20200618?fbclid=IwAR2y7Zv3BuZPhjIk2hFSfcPz4KcWiVY6PNCufKiJqSl_rPmkCd1nJobZv5Q

April 30, 2020

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We’re Home…….. Are You Singing?

The days have never been longer, so try to find an hour to practice. Singing is heart and lung friendly and can become an almost meditative state with very calm breathing patterns. Don’t make it a chore to practice, it could be a relief. read more

October 16, 2019

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Technique or Surgery….?

I read an article about Adele’s latest surgery and the general acceptance that this is all just part of being a vocalist these days. I guess the only reason this…

May 3, 2019

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Shhhh

Audiences put a large value on big voices so its easy to understand why singers are prone to overworking. While strength and control are always welcome, working loudly and muscularly are the wrong way to get there. read more

March 14, 2019

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The More You Know….

The more information you have on any subject the faster it will bring you to a level of expertise that cannot be matched by sheer raw talent alone. In other…

April 15, 2018

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Exhale

One of the most powerful tools I give my clients is the permission to exhale. Its sounds silly but words like ‘support’ and ‘diaphragm’ (among others) can lead to very…

September 26, 2017

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Paint With All The Colors

I am shocked that so much time has passed since my last post. ‘What have I been doing’ you ask? Singing!! I am performing so much more and teaching so…

March 27, 2017

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Good Muscle / Bad Muscle

As I continue to work on my own voice I am constantly reminded that the real work is small, subtle, invisible. We do not embrace the simplicity very well. I…

August 5, 2016

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TENSION

The last blog entry was about pressure, today’s is about tension. Similar, yes! The amount of tension in the body can completely change a singers ability level. Release and relaxation…