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Under Pressure: Perfectionism in Singing
Dear Students, My October started out pretty crazy with some gigs, student events, and travel over the holiday weekend. I have observed both myself and my students feeling the pressure of having to prepare for multiple, back-to-back performances in a short amount of time. While such constraints can be stressful, I have noticed that they can become a huge opportunity for growth and overcoming limiting beliefs. “Perfect is the enemy of good”-Voltaire I recall as a young s
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5 days ago4 min read


Singing in Community
Dear Students, It’s hard to believe that it is September already – the summer flew by! I hope you have all had a fun and restful...
janeclukey
Sep 92 min read


Stability and the Singing Voice
Dr. Jane as a wee grad student trying very hard to sing with stability!!! Dear Students, One word that I have been using a lot lately...
janeclukey
Aug 74 min read


Building A Career in Singing, Pt. 3: Create Your Business
Dear Students, It’s been a crazy couple of months over here at the Dr. Jane Clukey Voice Studio! Off the top of my head, I travelled...
janeclukey
Jul 218 min read


Building A Career in Singing Pt. 2: Developing Musical Skills
In March, I began a series on the topic of building a career in music as a singer, starting with a discussion of the various possible...
janeclukey
May 54 min read


Building a Career in Singing
When I first started as an undergraduate student in voice performance, my idea of what it meant to have a career was very narrow
janeclukey
Mar 107 min read


Cross training: Singing Multiple Genres Pt. 4 (Performing and Training)
Well, looks like winter is here in earnest, complete with sick days and snow days. I appreciate everyone’s flexibility with changes that...
janeclukey
Feb 125 min read


Cross-training: Singing Multiple Genres Pt. 3 (Resonance & Pronunciation)
Dear Students, Happy new year! I hope that everyone had an enjoyable winter break. I am happy to get back into our genre series to...
janeclukey
Jan 105 min read


Cross-training: Singing Multiple Genres Pt. 2 (Registration & Phonation)
Dear Students, I hope everyone had a fun and restful Thanksgiving holiday. It’s hard to believe that it is already December! This month,...
janeclukey
Dec 13, 20244 min read


Cross-training: Singing Multiple Genres
Dear Students, I am privileged to have the opportunity to work with students in multiple genres. In my training and in contact with other...
janeclukey
Nov 13, 20245 min read


Learning To Love Your Voice
Dear Students, Today I want to share with you some thoughts on learning to love your voice. While I focus primarily on the singing voice,...
janeclukey
Oct 2, 20244 min read


Information Overload: managing overwhelm in learning music
Dear Students, It is great to get back into the fall routine and to see those folks who took a break from lessons for the summer. I am...
janeclukey
Sep 16, 20245 min read


A Singers' Guide to Singing Harmony
Dear Students, This month, I wanted to provide a practical guide to learning harmony, as well as tips for learning music and improving...
janeclukey
Jun 6, 20245 min read


A Singer's Introduction to Jaw Tension & Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Learn useful information about jaw tension and Temporomandibular Joint Disorders in Singers. Discover singing management strategies.
janeclukey
May 6, 20245 min read


Out of office: how to vacation from lessons or practice
Dear Students, This month, I am only home for one short week between travel. Thank you to all who registered for lessons during this...
janeclukey
Mar 25, 20243 min read


Crashing and Burning: How To Overcome Fear of Failure
I have noticed, over the years of teaching, that weekly/ monthly themes tend to emerge in the studio. Perhaps this is because often many...
janeclukey
Feb 27, 20245 min read


Vocal Health for the Speaking Voice
Dear Students, We often think of vocal health as something that is related primarily to the singing voice – merely a vehicle to sound...
janeclukey
Feb 10, 20244 min read


Happy New Year! Vocal Health Edition
Dear Students, Happy New Year to all! Vocal health has been on my mind for two reasons: firstly, we are in the midst of flu/cold season...
janeclukey
Jan 7, 20243 min read


Building/Reviewing Routine Pt. 3: Song Study
Dear Students, As the end of the year winds to a close, and the chaos of the holiday season ensues, many students are faced with the dual...
janeclukey
Dec 12, 20235 min read


Building/Reviewing Routine Pt. 2 - Conditioning the Voice
Dear Students, it has been a tough week for those of us local to Maine. The tragic events that unfolded in Lewiston have taken their...
janeclukey
Nov 2, 20233 min read
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