This is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to share with my loyal fans…

Oh, mah LORRRDD!

Singing teachers/vocal coaches: What do you do when a client shows up unprepared or low energy? 1/ #vocalcoach #singing #vocal #vocals

When a client shows up #lowenergy, #feelingdown or #unprepared, at first, I match their low key energy and keep the session relaxed. I let them talk if they need, then… 2/ #vocalcoach #singing #vocal #vocals #empathy #compassion #humanbeing #nothumandoing

I pick something to do they might not have thought of and focus on one, small thing. It could be review or a new technique. 3/ #lowenergyclient #vocalcoach #singing #vocal #vocals #compassion #empathy #humanbeing #nothumandoing

For ex., I choose a song they know, pop song/jazz standard, & we focus on playing w/ one element, like #onsets & #offsets. This way, they still progress, but w/ low pressure. 4/ #lowenergyclient #vocalcoach #singing #vocal #vocals #compassion #empathy #humanbeing #nothumandoing

We’re all just doing our best, and everyone has off-days, sometimes. 5/ #lowenergyclient #vocalcoach #singing #vocal #vocals #compassion #empathy #humanbeing #nothumandoing

A lil something for y’all (and also for @ValerianAdore for being so kind)… #music #singer #vocals #jazz #1940s #makeup instagram.com/reel/CouyaQdoX…

Absolutely stunning album! You should be really proud. It’s an honour to be part of it.

1/ Yay! Client: Before my singing lessons with you, I knew I was singing off-pitch, but just thought, “Argh, why can’t I do this right?” #singing #techniques #vocaltechnique #vocalcoach #vocalcoachingexpert

2/ Client (cont’d): “After a couple of months of lessons, I can troubleshoot and try out different techniques to sing in tune!” #troubleshoot #singing #techniques #vocaltechnique #vocalcoach #vocalcoaching #vocalcoachingexpert

3/ Me: I would also add that you’re more #compassionate with yourself because you know it’s a technical issue rather than just thinking you’re a ‘bad singer.’ #yay #happyclient #singing #techniques #vocalcoach #vocalcoaching #vocalcoachingexpert #NoBadSinger

4/ Client: Yeah, and I’m WAY less frustrated with my #singing! Me: yay! #yay #happyclient #singing #techniques #vocalcoach #vocalcoaching #vocalcoachingexpert

Love this whole thread. There is still so much to learn about the human body, and, while there are specialists who know, it does take time to filter down to GPs, and even longer to mainstream society. #medtwitter