After a very soul-searching process, my husband and I decided it would be best for our family for him to accept a job offered to him in Chattanooga, TN. Now that he has notified his current employer, I’m free to let you all know. While we’re broken-hearted about the friends we’ll leave behind (including you!),Read more about A HIGHER NOTE IS MOVING![…]

I WILL BE ADDING TO THIS PAGE. This page will include notes from an interview with Luz Santos, Soprano. Luz trained with the Boston Opera Company and sang with the Boston and Filipino Operas. Her most famous operatic role was Gretel in “Hansel and Gretel” with the Boston Opera. She served for several decades asRead more about Interview: Luz Santos, Soprano (who happens to be 75 years old)[…]

Throughout my twenties, this Texas (born) gal lived and worked in Washington, D.C., working in marketing for a few years, then in dinner theater and Gilbert & Sullivan theater for with the now-defunct Washington Savoyards several years, then in youth ministry for the balance of the decade there, with my singing shifting into a focusRead more about Your Body Is like Concert Hall[…]

At A Higher Note LLC, we’re busy getting all students’ (and parents/guardians/payors, where applicable) information ]inputted into an online studio administration system called “Music Teacher‘s Helper” (MTH). I believe that this system will serve all involved with A Higher Note LLC studio in many ways, with many improvements! Whether you’re a new or existing studentRead more about Wonderful New Studio Administrative “Helper”!![…]

To hone your instrument – voice, guitar, piano, bass, or whatever instrument you’re in the process of mastering – you must practice. How Are You Currently Making Time for Instrument Practice? In the comments below, please share how you currently do your instrument practice. Start with what instrument(s) you practice. Then, please be specific aboutRead more about Share Your Practice Habits Here[…]

Every session, I ask students if they have any questions related to voice or performance. One long-time voice student, at the time she was around 13 y.o., explores and observes the world with creative, curious eyes, ears, and – of course – mind. Every week, she has great questions for me about voice or performingRead more about Stump Natalie: “Why Do Boys Have Lower Voices than Girls?”[…]

Do You Think You’re “Tone Deaf”? Many people come to me believing and claiming that they are tone deaf. On inquiry, however, it seems that tone deafness seems is actually more of a mystery to them. What they know is that they’re told by others that you’re “off pitch” you “can’t sing” you should be quietRead more about How to Know Whether You’re Tone Deaf – & What You Can Do About It[…]

Some of you read “Higher Notes” and/or have have opted in to my email communications simply because I asked you to and were willing to do that for 7 days. (Thank you! I’ll take what I can get, because I need the practice at disciplining myself to write helpful emails and other content for you.Read more about What Do You Want to Know?[…]

Thanks so much for clicking through!! It sincerely means the world to me that you’re willing to help me with an experiment for A Higher Note LLC – or at least to click through and find out more information! I hope you’ll find what I have to share (info below) as helpful as I created itRead more about Business Communication Experiment[…]

Do you still get confused when you’re staring at the lines and spaces on the music staff? Here’s a little tutorial to put any ignorance, doubt, and second-guessing to rest. And, okay, so I’m a nerd. I actually like teaching this to my students, because we get to be silly and it’s just fun! Here’sRead more about Lines and Spaces on the Grand Staff[…]