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mandymorenomusic
Aug 24, 20201 min
Technology Upgrades
Well folks, by now it’s no surprise that online lessons are here to stay for the foreseeable future. I am SO pleased that we’ve been able...
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mandymorenomusic
Jul 16, 20201 min
Belting Examples
Below are a handful of videos showing singers demonstrating effective Belting technique. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but it...
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mandymorenomusic
Jul 15, 20203 min
Tackle the Technique: Belting (Part 2)
Hello again! I’m SUPER EXCITED for this week, partly because of the topic but even more so because my “guest host” for today! Kalli...
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mandymorenomusic
Jul 8, 20205 min
Tackle the Technique: Belting (Part 1)
Hello again! I’m excited about this week’s Tackle the Technique topic - well, I’ve been excited about each of them, but I know this one...
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mandymorenomusic
Jul 1, 20204 min
Tackle the Technique: The Aging Voice
This Tackle the Technique is on the aging voice, something I have not encountered with any of my private students, as they are most...
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mandymorenomusic
Jun 18, 20203 min
Tackle the Technique: Tongue Tension
This is a follow-up to last week, when we talked about Jaw Tension. If you didn’t see that blog post or video, go check it out ASAP! When...
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mandymorenomusic
Jun 11, 20203 min
Tackle the Technique: Jaw Tension
Mapping the Jaw It’s important to understand the shape, size, and location of the jaw. Take a moment to palpate or find on your own body...
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mandymorenomusic
Jun 2, 20202 min
There is always more to learn.
Here at the end of “Blackout Tuesday,” I find myself at a loss for how to process what is happening in my country to my fellow humans. I...
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mandymorenomusic
May 29, 20201 min
Lesson Tech Suggestions
This was a PHENOMENAL webinar! Such a wealth of information, encouragement, and solidarity amongst music educators. I will be forever...
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mandymorenomusic
May 17, 20201 min
***UPDATED*** SUMMER OPENINGS AVAILABLE!
Have you been considering private music lessons for yourself or for someone in your family? NOW could be the time - put the isolation to...
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mandymorenomusic
May 11, 20201 min
COVID-19 Resource Page
In an effort to provide further assistance to my musical community, I have created a page on this website dedicate to coronavirus...
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mandymorenomusic
Dec 1, 20192 min
I’ve had a revelation.
(Disclaimer: I am not an expert in human development, mental health, or emotional intelligence. The thoughts shared below are simply...
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mandymorenomusic
Jul 23, 20192 min
The Music Teacher Mom
Last summer, I taught voice lessons in a summer performing arts program facilitated by our school district. Just about everything I’ve...
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mandymorenomusic
Jul 18, 20192 min
“Aha” Moments
It’s no exaggeration to say I learned a TON of new things at the Andover Educators’ conference in June. I took sooooooo many photos and...
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mandymorenomusic
Jul 13, 20192 min
Talent vs Skill ... they're NOT the same thing.
There seems to be some confusion over the concepts of talent and skill. The dictionary defines talent as “a special natural ability or...
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mandymorenomusic
Jul 11, 20192 min
Lifelong Learners
As a teacher, it can be all too easy to only ever keep teaching - to focus so much on imparting knowledge that I almost forget to pursue...
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mandymorenomusic
Jun 24, 20191 min
When a not-a-blogger needs to be a yes-a-blogger.
Over the last several days, I was privileged to attend the 2019 Andover Educators Body Mapping Conference in Southern California. I've...
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