Happy New Year!

Hello and Welcome to all new Subscribers!

I hope your New Year is starting well and that you continue to be excited about singing.

Singing is Magic

After more than 50 years of singing, the thrill of it still remains for me. Singing is magic. Do you feel this way?

There are so many benefits: profound self expression, deeper breathing, better posture, greater confidence, and stress-relief galore. The list goes on. If you are a long time singer, then you know all of this and more.

Unless I am sick, I sing every day for at least a few minutes. When you are a mature singer, (over 40?), it’s important to keep those singing muscles in shape. I notice a loss of coordination after only a few days of not singing.
 

VIDEOS!

I often create song videos for special occasions and post them on Facebook & Vimeo etc. Here are the two most recent videos. Auld Lang Syne & You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch. 
Take a look!
Then read about my Group Singing suggestion below!

I’m Sorry

I was absent from this newsletter for a long time. In June of 2023, my husband, John had a stroke. Two months later, we found out that he had throat cancer, too. So it’s been a wild year where health issues took a front seat, while most other things fell away. John is doing well now after 8 months of recuperation. ❤️

I’m also a performer. I was able to do most of the concerts I had committed to. But private teaching, my Youtube channel, and online group singing suffered a lot. I’m hoping to do better this year with all of those things. 

Newsletter Focus

This newsletter has always had the focus of bringing to singers-over-40, ways to develop and maintain their voices, and grow as artists.
We mature singers have some special needs. I try to address as many of them as I can in my Youtube videos and in writing, to help you thrive as singers.
 

I also have a deep interest in how singing brings joy, and yes, "magic" or "wonder" to our lives. That is part of my mandate, too. To discover and cultivate ways to love our "wonder" full singing selves.

Group Singing 

Last year, before I got sidetracked for family health issues, I started a group-singing session called,  Zoom Singer's Warmup. I want to do that again, but differently.

My idea.

The Zoom Singer's Warmup - will be once a week on ZOOM - and will always be free to anyone on my subscriber list.

Would YOU enjoy a 15-20 minute weekly group warmup? No one will hear you. You will only hear me. So there is no need to feel shy! We'll do a breathing exercise and then get into some good, basic warmups. I'll try to keep them suitable for all voices.

The challenge is to find a time that works for as many people as possible. But first, I need to see how many of you are interested. And where you are located, for purposes of the time zones.

So... If you have an interest in joining this always free group, please let me know here: [email protected] 

 I will be in touch again soon about this. 

But please, I'm serious! 

DO drop me a note here: [email protected] about the Zoom Group Warm up idea. OR write to me about your personal interest in singing. I'm all ears!
 

Have a wonderful singing week!

— My best to all. And Welcome!

Barbara

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