Billie Holiday was born Eleanora Fagan on April 7, 1915 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to her mother “Sadie” Fagan, and Clarence Halliday (Holiday), who was a musician. She was an American jazz singer and songwriter. Nicknamed “Lady Day” by her friend and musical partner Lester Young, Holiday had a great influence on jazz and pop singing […]
I just couldn’t resist commenting on this news about the female star of the Little Mermaid” and her once upon a time boyfriend. As usual when I hear of couples I have to do an assessment of their birthdays. After hearing the stories about this couple, I had to assess their birthday ingredients. A quick
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Remember that song by Bobby McFerrin? It was a lovely, catchy tune. But no matter how hard I tried to be happy in my relationship at the time, it just never worked. We weren’t compatible—and we tried to force it. That brings to mind another song, “If it Don’t Fit, Don’t Force It” like mixing
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I’ve had the privilege of learning from some exceptional voice teachers, both in the classroom and through private lessons. These mentors shared a wealth of knowledge with me, focusing on various vocal techniques. One of the key lessons I received was the importance of knowing a range of vocal exercises to maintain and restore a
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A Gathering of Stars and Spirit, the timeless magic of family and friends coming together sparks lively, meaningful dialogue. I have always been deeply interested in the transformative power of one-on-one or small group conversations, particularly in guiding youth toward discovering and pursuing their career goals and dreams. As a young adult, I experienced firsthand