Recently, I was floored when a student of mine who was a total novice at harmonizing nailed their first attempt at it. Singing and harmony can be notoriously difficult - but at the same time, the basic principles are easier than you might think.

Amongst the many public-facing hats I wear - Performer, Producer, Voice Teacher, Vocal Coach - “Producer” is the newest role that I’ve added to my list of titles with which I self-identify. As I’ve begun to find more ease and alignment in owning this role, I’ve come to realize that it’s something that I’ve been doing for a very long time - far before I knew what it was that a producer did, and that I was in fact doing it.

Back when I was an undergrad, I prepared a set of Rachmaninov art songs for my senior recital. Now before you ask - I don't speak Russian...