"Practice" Blogs & Blog Posts

People often write to me asking me why it takes them ages to learn a song. photo by matea2506 They think it might be due to age, dyslexia, or all manner of other ‘problems’. But it’s probably simpler than that. In a choir, when...

I’m not in the mood to write this blog today. But I need to. How can you get on with things when you’re just not in the mood? Of course, it’s not just about writing blogs. It could be preparing for a choir rehearsal or singing worksh...

The mere name “dog park” suggests a haven for our four-legged friends, but many veterinarians and pet parents argue that dog parks are unsafe. These anti-dog park advocates point to a list of potential issues—anxious dogs, unchecked animal aggr...

I am due to lead a singing weekend in a few weeks. My first in over two years. The other night I had an anxiety dream about it. Here’s what I learnt.anxiety dreams I am busy preparing a series of forthcoming singing days and singing weekends.

I love harmony singing. But sometimes I don’t have the luxury of other people to sing with.Here are some ways to sing harmony, even if you’re on your own.If you’re stuck at home for any reason, but love singing harmony with others, what can you...

“Practice makes perfect” was never a very good saying. Let me tell you—I practiced playing the clarinet a lot as a kid, and then even more as a teenager, and I never got anywhere near perfect. The sentiment, though, that we only get better at a...

I’m a casual yoga-er, but when I meet people who are serious about yoga, they’re always talking about their “practice.” Basically, if you’re really into it, you don’t need to wait for a convenient class or a new episode from your favorite...