How To Support Your Kids In Music - A Conversation With My Parents
I’ve always known how lucky I am to have parents who believed in my dream — even when it didn’t look practical or promising. Their support gave me the freedom to take music seriously, to treat it like a real path instead of just a hobby. Of course, it hasn’t always been easy. Even with support, choosing a creative path comes with doubt, fear, and a million unknowns. But when you grow up feeling like the people who know you best believe you’re capable — not just talented, but actually capable — it shapes the way you move through the world. This conversation is a reflection on what that support looked like, how it helped me navigate the messy middle of making music into a career, and why I believe the way we parent creative kids matters more than we think. If you've ever felt torn between your passion and practicality — or if you're a parent wondering how to support your child without pushing — I think you’ll relate.
Why Singing On Pitch Is Harder Than Most People Think
Struggling with pitch doesn’t mean you’re tone deaf. Most of the time, it means you just haven’t trained your brain, ears and/or vocal folds *yet*. Pitch is learnable—and with the right tools, anyone can improve. In this conversation, we break down why pitch issues happen, how long it actually takes to improve, what to do if you’ve been told (or told yourself) that you “just can’t sing” and how important pitch really is (spoiler - it’s not the end all, be all!). If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re hopeless or if your ear is just “bad,” this episode might change everything.
Studio Sessions: Sounding More Powerful The Sustainable Way with Singer Ali
What if singing powerfully had less to do with pushing, and more to do with control? Ali came in thinking she needed to “do more” with her voice—but what really changed things was doing less. This coaching session shows what happens when a singer shifts their focus from volume to balance, and learns how to smooth out their sound without losing strength. I sat down with VTS coach Kate, a vocal anatomy enthusiast and expert, to talk about how to understanding vocal anatomy can help you coach yourself and others much better. If you are a singer, vocal coach, music teacher or director and want to understand how your voice actually works (without going to med school), this is a great place to begin. Of course, it hasn’t always been easy. Even with support, choosing a creative path comes with doubt, fear, and a million unknowns. But when you grow up feeling like the people who know you best believe you’re capable — not just talented, but actually capable — it shapes the way you move through the world. This conversation is a reflection on what that support looked like, how it helped me navigate the messy middle of making music into a career, and why I believe the way we parent creative kids matters more than we think. If you've ever felt torn between your passion and practicality — or if you're a parent wondering how to support your child without pushing — I think you’ll relate.
Going To Musical Theatre School: Who Should Go & What Happens After
I went to musical theatre school over 10 years ago, and it was a wild ride—from combat and dance classes to putting on shows and filming movie musicals. It wasn’t a walk in the park, but it definitely shaped who I am as a performer. I recently got in touch with some of my old classmates to see where their career is at now and what they’ve learned since school. If you’ve ever thought about going to musical theatre school or wondered what it actually leads to, this is a real look at what that path can look like.
