Singer Strategy: How to Relax Before a Big Vocal Session
Whether you’re feeling anxious, tired, stressed, dry, or un-inspired ahead of an upcoming session here are tips to relax the mind and vocals.
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Do We Really Sound as Terrible as We Think We Do on Stage?
Is there a self-evaluation bias when it comes to performing or is there really a difference between how our voice sounds to us and to others?
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How Do You Eat an Elephant?
In this guest OpEd, composer and author Tim Hansen explores how to overcome creative anxiety with a small-goal oriented system of focus.
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A Year of Nonsense: What I Learned by Writing a New Song Every Two Weeks
A touching OpEd from a musician in Soundfly’s global member community, about the highs and lows of attempting to level up his workflow.
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5 Ways My Freelance Music Career Supports My Mental Wellness
A touching OpEd from a concert cellist about how and why her switch to freelance has been able to help manage her mental health.
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Touring’s Coming Back in 2022, Are We Ready?
Artists used to touring, listeners who enjoy seeing live bands; we all need to make space for a new emotional engagement with music.
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Why Slow, Accurate Practice May Actually Be the Problem When You’re Struggling
Practicing for accuracy but sacrificing speed? Or vice-versa? Research suggests you can actually have both, if your practice follows suit…
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Why Slow, Accurate Practice May Actually Be the Problem When You’re Struggling
Practicing for accuracy but sacrificing speed? Or vice-versa? Research suggests you can actually have both, if your practice follows suit…
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How Do Fear, Anxiety, and Other Negative Emotions Affect the Learning Process?
This guest post looks at research linking emotional mind-states with blocks in information retention, and how that might affect musicians.
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Why Improvisation Should Be Part of Every Young Musician’s Training
Based on neuroscience research, improvisation can deactivate the self-judgment in your brain, and help you engage more creatively with music.
