Benefits of teaching and playing Christmas music
12/11/20 • 12 min
In this spontaneous episode, I talk about my experience teaching Christmas music to students of all levels. My realization that singing lyrics provided a powerful understanding of phrasing, style, interpretation, vibrato usage, and much more. I talk about how connecting to Christmas music can provide a deeper understand of music as a form of expression.
For more info on me Monica Williams please visit my website
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In this spontaneous episode, I talk about my experience teaching Christmas music to students of all levels. My realization that singing lyrics provided a powerful understanding of phrasing, style, interpretation, vibrato usage, and much more. I talk about how connecting to Christmas music can provide a deeper understand of music as a form of expression.
For more info on me Monica Williams please visit my website
--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewholemusician/message
Previous Episode
The Portfolio Musician, and interview with Katherine Emeneth
The Portfolio Musician
This episode is jam packed with wisdom from Katherine Emeneth. This episode is especially helpful for private teachers that want to work on ideas for retention of students, growing growing the numbers of students. We talk about what a portfolio musician is- in short an artist that has multiple revenue streams. We also talk about what musicians can do to keep our industry alive, having day jobs without shame, and much more!
You can follow and learn more about Katherine Emeneth at:
Instagram @KatherineEmeneth
Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/katherine.isbill
Website: www.Katherineemeneth.com
As always you can reach Monica (host) at
--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewholemusician/messageNext Episode
Mental Wellness for Musicians, an interview with Toni Aswegan
On today’s show we hit topics close to the heart for our music community. Our guest is Toni Aswegan, a mental health professional, who has her own podcast called Toni Talks Therapy. We talk about depression, sadness and anxiety that is hitting this holiday season. The challenges musicians and artists face at this time due to lack of performing at our busiest time of year. We also talk about issues many musicians face such as : perfectionism, performance anxiety, and imposter syndrome. Toni also highlights how some performance anxiety can be helpful.
Follow Toni Aswegan here:
Podcasts: Toni Talks Therapy (all platforms)
Instagram: @tonitalkstherapy
For WA residents looking for therapy contact Toni at her private practice.
Website: www.riverbanktherapy.com
For CA residents looking for virtual therapy- I would refer my therapist Natalie Kusturic
The Crisis Line for anyone needing immediate support
1-800-273-8255 or text 741-741--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewholemusician/message
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