Now that we are on the month of the "Pride" movement, I want to write about it from a deeper perspective. I'm not gonna dwell into the meaning of the word "Pride", which to me is another form of control with its provoking connotation, like the "feminist" movement (why should we be "proud" of being… Continue reading Identity & Variety
Basics
The following might have nothing to do with Singing or Fitness. It's not even an article. But it's on my mind, so here it goes, totally raw. I was listening to a couple of old men chatting in the sun outside their houses back home. One of those things that city people don't do because… Continue reading Basics
Listen
Although the musical aspect (having a good musical ear, etc.) plays a very important role in knowing how to listen, I will skip that and focus on the general human side. Disgracefully, we have forgotten how to listen as civilization has evolved into more noisy times. Why do we need to listen? - you'd ask.… Continue reading Listen
Breathing Exercises 2
This is a continuation of Breathing Exercises. Lie down on a comfortable flat surface (use a mat preferably). Make sure you minimize the gap between your waist and the floor, and between the back of your neck and the floor (feel your spine lengthening). Allow yourself to relax as if you were going to fall… Continue reading Breathing Exercises 2
Vascularity, Blood & Energy
The desired "veiny" look. Is it a good thing? what energetic implications does it have? Vascularity is the condition of being vascular, which basically is when your veins bulge as a result of continuous strength training to the point that show under your skin. For this to happen you need to have a low body… Continue reading Vascularity, Blood & Energy
Can everyone sing (in tune)?
It's the question that I have been asked over and over again throughout the years. My answer (instinctively, at first, and experimentally proven later) has always been: YES, YOU CAN. Think of it this way: can someone with no knowledge/skill on how to make ceramic pots, make ceramic pots? yes they can, as long as… Continue reading Can everyone sing (in tune)?
Habits & Routines
As much as we humans like to see ourselves as free-willed beings and with capability of choice (which we also have if we follow our truth), we are pretty much creatures of habit in our basic behaviours. We are quite predictable. And I guess that justifies our instinctual nature. Things like waking up, eating, going… Continue reading Habits & Routines
