by Meagan Johnson | Dec 20, 2017 | Alexander Technique, Blog, Choral, Choral Conducting, Mindfulness, Music, Self Care, Vocal Arts, Vocal Arts Education, Voice Education, Wellness
In last month’s blog, I explored the idea of noticing your non-doing breath. Not long after I sent it out, one reader wrote to ask: “Can you give us tips on how to incorporate breathing techniques into daily life?” Absolutely! First, let’s finish talking about the... by Meagan Johnson | Nov 25, 2017 | Alexander Technique, Blog, Choral 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, Choral 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, Choral 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 | Oct 12, 2016 | Alexander Technique, Blog, Mindfulness, Vocal Arts Education, Voice Education, Wellness
The idea of Self-care has been abuzz in the world around me these last several weeks. For those of us attuned to the academic calendar, whether as teachers of university or grade school students, or parents of children in school, the mid-fall rush has gathered. We’re... by Meagan Johnson | Sep 10, 2016 | Alexander Technique, Blog, Choral, Choral 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... 