by Meagan Johnson | Nov 25, 2017 | Alexander Technique, Blog, Chroal Conducting, Mindfulness, Music, Self Care, Vocal Arts, Voice Education, Wellness
Earlier this month, I had the joy of partnering in an event at the Spirit and Place Festival, a unique, 10-day long event in Indianapolis exploring the intersection of the arts, humanities, and religion. This year’s theme was “Power.” An ensemble from Indianapolis... by Meagan Johnson | Sep 22, 2017 | Alexander Technique, Blog, Choral, Chroal Conducting, Mindfulness, Music, Self Care, Vocal Arts, Vocal Arts Education, Voice Education, Wellness
I grew up in Michigan, where, like much of the northern US, there are two seasons: winter and construction. It’s a joke, of course, but it has some interesting parallels with the speeds and seasons of our lives. I looked at winter in a blog post marking the Winter... by Meagan Johnson | Feb 6, 2017 | Alexander Technique, Blog, Choral, Chroal Conducting, Mindfulness, Music, Self Care, Vocal Arts, Vocal Arts Education, Voice Education
When people find out that I am a singer, voice teacher, choral conductor, and Alexander Technique teacher, it sometimes isn’t immediately clear how all of it connects. Some musicians who have heard of Alexander Technique see plainly how the work can help... by Meagan Johnson | Sep 10, 2016 | Alexander Technique, Blog, Choral, Chroal Conducting, Mindfulness, Vocal Arts, Vocal Arts Education, Voice Education, Wellness
Take a minute and think through a typical day. How many times during the day do you feel that you have permission to not be right? By that, I mean you are not expected to: know the answer, build it so it works the first time, even wear socks that match… in general, do... by Meagan Johnson | May 6, 2016 | Alexander Technique, Blog, Chroal Conducting, Vocal Arts Education, Voice Education, Wellness
Think for a moment about the last time you faced a challenge. It could be minute 37 of spinning class (that was me today!), it could be learning a piece of music with a difficult passage, it could be a stressful situation at work… Whatever it is, YOU HAVE A CHOICE... by Meagan Johnson | Jan 1, 2015 | Alexander Technique, Blog, Chroal Conducting
The turnings of the year are times that I relish for reflection. Some people make resolutions, some don’t, but I have a few words to toss into the fray about how we approach our intentions to change… “I Resolve.” To me, this wording has a head-strong feeling about it.... 