Children + Music: Don't Touch My Hot Cross Buns!

Do not underestimate the power of music education in shaping a young student’s perspective on the world. Music education teaches children what it means to be excellent. When learning an instrument or learning to sing, one is always striving to reach higher levels of excellence. Whether moving up a scale or increasing range and speed, students who study music are more likely to apply this same work ethic to other academic subjects.

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Smoking + Vocal Health: Quitters Are Winners!

Becoming a great singer or speaker starts with great vocal health, and it won’t work if you are in denial about your smoking habits. If you smoke—anything—your vocal musculature will suffer.

Fine if you are not concerned with becoming a vocalist of great proportion. Otherwise, think twice before you light up—or minimize the habit at the very least.

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Katy Perry, Lionel Richie Win Big at NARM Awards

Congrats to my former students, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, for their big wins at NARM! Well-deserved honors.

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Jack Klugman’s Beautiful Spirit Shines Into His Ninth Decade!

The Hollywood Reporter interviewed Jack Klugman in honor of his 90^th birthday. As a humble member of his fan club: Congratulations, Jack!

I first met Jack in 1991 through my dear friend and student, Shirley MacLaine. As a fellow South Philadelphian, Jack and I hit it off immediately.

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