3 Tips for Making the Most of your Audition

April 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Contrary to what many people think, not all great singers are just born. Great singers are made - through belief in themselves, space to share their music, and a cultivated inner strength. I believe we are all born naturally musical, and we're either … [Read more...]

Make Your Musical Dreams Happen NOW

January 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Carly performing her recital, after 3 months of working together. A woman of action!

"It all started with my need for music in my life, again. In the end, I rejuvenated my love affair with singing and gained more confidence in my abilities than I could have imagined. In high school, I was constantly rejected from a cappella groups, … [Read more...]

More Scenes from Voices of Light: Guatemala 2012

December 29, 2012 By 4 Comments
Me, singing. :) With pretty, sparkly earrings on.

Since returning a week ago, I've found myself excitedly telling my friends all about Voices of Light, which happened just a week and a half ago. Every time I talk about it, it's like being back in Guatemala. Ahhhhh. Minus all the yummy street … [Read more...]

Voices of Light: Guatemala 2012 – An actual look at the inspiration that bubbled up during the event

December 26, 2012 By 2 Comments
After the concert, a young teenage boy approached me on stage and handed me this beautiful drawing. If I am translating correctly, I believe it reads, "A gift, polished until it shines and spreads its light Angel that came down to Earth God Bless You." Love this beautiful, sweet note.

    Voices of Light: Guatemala 2012 was a space dedicated to creating beauty through music. It was already 8 days ago! Beauty is a high vibration. Music is the weaver of the universe, the universal language, a sophisticated, … [Read more...]

Voices of Light: Guatemala 2012 – MASSIVE SUCCESS!

December 19, 2012 By 8 Comments
The Christmas portion of the concert, joined on stage by the Union Church Community Choir, accompanied by the amazing Heber Morales on piano

Last night I had the pleasure and honor for singing to a packed crowd in Las Capuchinas - the church of the ruins of an old convent - in Antigua, Guatemala. All 200 chairs were occupied, standing room was packed, and people even made their way into … [Read more...]

5 Days until Voices of Light: Guatemala 2012

December 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The magic of Lake Atitlan does not escape me...the volcanoes greeted me by morning.

Last night the stars were sprinkling the skies (though I was curled up in bed and missed the show). Including today, there are 5 days until Voices of Light: Guatemala 2012. One of the things that makes Voices of Light a different musical … [Read more...]

In Antigua, Guatemala preparing for Voices of Light: Guatemala 2012

December 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Me hanging out in the choir loft of the space in which I´ll be performing as well as accompanied by a crew of talented other musicians. I learned that day that the nuns of this ancient convent, once committed, would never be seen by an outsider again. They would sing in the choir loft for mass, but separated by a black cloth hung in front of them. I had a deep feeling of liberating a sacred feminine energy around the offering Voices of Light.

Hiooooooooo friends and lovers. I hail to you today from sunny Antigua, Guatemala. I arrived Wednesday and it´s been a whirlwind of activity and incredibly pleasant walking EVERYWHERE. On December 18th at 7pm a recital event I am offering a free … [Read more...]

3 Easy Steps to Painless and Fast Ceremony Music Booking

November 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Save time booking your music for your ceremony so you can check that off your list!

  Just last week I was chatting with a bride, a couple of months after her wedding. This woman had planned out everything and the day was absolutely stunning. It was an honor to be a part of it. She said something important: "Of all the … [Read more...]

Feisty & Fierce – An Unorthodox Guide to Outrageous Confidence with Rich Litvin

November 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Rich Litvin, one of the world's most exclusive coaches, challenges you to live by the HELL YEAH principle.

  Today was our ALMOST-LAST call on the Feisty & Fierce telesummit. DEFINITELY do not let the energy stop with you. Share your comments, opinions, questions and insights in the comments section below about today’s inspiring call, … [Read more...]

What to do when you’re facing fear and regret

November 10, 2012 By 2 Comments
"Oh, Edith, don't be so defeatist. It's so middle class!" the countess admonished.

  I want to deeply express two simple words: "thank you." Thank you for being a part of my life. "Thank you" doesn't need a reason, but I feel like it's deserving of a little back story. First - a question. When was the last time you … [Read more...]