The RED Blog
The Most Important Question Parents Can Ask Their Young Dreamer
I'm going to pivot a little today and talk to parents, guardians, or supporters of students looking to pursue a career in music. There can be a lot of questions and overwhelm for someone supporting a student and I want to start that conversation with you. Let's start...
The Truth They Don’t Tell You About Performing As A Musician
Hey there! How are you doing today? You feeling okay? Having an okay week? Today our truth monsters are gonna come out. We're gonna talk about the truth about performing, and we're gonna get a little real today. So buckle your seatbelt and get ready for this ride.If...
How to Deal with Jealousy, Comparison and Negative Emotions
Have you ever felt jealous of someone else's success? Has someone else ever gotten something that you really wish that you could have gotten or maybe you felt like you deserved? These are all common things: jealousy, competition. They are all around us in the...
My Most Embarrassing Moments Onstage: High-Heel Horrors
We’ve all had some embarrassing moments in our lives. Especially for performers, we’ve had our fair share of embarrassing moments. Or if you haven’t, you’ve at least had some daymares or nightmares about what could go wrong. This week, I talk about one of my most...
5 Ways to Stop People Pleasing and Caring About What Others Think
Sometimes, we do things differently when others are around because we’re worried about what they think. Sometimes, we’re so worried about cracking, or making a bad sound that we’re not really able to think about the music that we’ve worked so hard on and we absolutely...
5 Ways to Get Out of Your Breaking Point
Some days are awesome, and some days are just freaking hard. And we need some tips and tools to be able to handle that. We can love the good times but we have to be able to embrace the bad times too. In this episode, I talk about what to do when you’re at your...
Master Class with Natalie Ballenger
Today, you get to read about an exclusive master class done by a wonderful amazing singer and colleague and just a wonderful person in general, Natalie Ballenger. I met Natalie when we did Ohio Light Opera together. It was really fun, and it was a crazy summer. Since...
How to Practice Your Music with People at Home
Practicing can definitely be a struggle—and I hear you. I hear you, because I struggle too. Sometimes it’s just a general motivation that we need, a general kick-in-the-butt. In this article, I discuss some of the struggles that we have with practicing, and some tips that can help with those struggles.
What It’s Like Being a Performer During the Pandemic
Being a performer during a pandemic is incredibly challenging. I feel extremely grateful to have the music school, because I know that some of my colleagues who are just performers are waiting for an unemployment check every month. In this article, I will talk about...
Five Ways to Support Your Balance: Managing Responsibilities to Find Your Balance and Live a Happier Life
Sometimes you might feel guilty that you’re not doing the very best work that you could do. Sometimes, you might be frustrated that you’re not being the best parent, best spouse… but how can you possibly when you’re trying to do it all, all of the time? Read on for...