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Exploring the Composer’s Craft: A Journey Through Time, Sound, and Innovation
The distinctive soundscapes of composers such as Vivaldi, Mozart, Puccini, and others offer invaluable insight into their creative...

Jessica McKenzie
Jul 2510 min read


Country Music
The origins of country music are steeped in a complex and multifaceted history, characterized by a blend of influences from diverse...

Jessica McKenzie
Jun 21, 202412 min read


Opera in the Digital Age
How Social Media and Streaming Platforms are Changing the Landscape Introduction In the late 1900s, the dot-com bubble expanded when...

Jessica McKenzie
Feb 16, 20249 min read


My Inspirations
Acquiring resources for personal improvements requires research, discernment, commitment, and execution. Creating a constant supply of...

Jessica McKenzie
Jan 9, 20245 min read


How to Count Rhythm
I started studying music in college and remember struggling tremendously with rhythm. Repeating rhythmic pattern examples orally was...

Jessica McKenzie
Nov 10, 202310 min read


Music Taste
The musical styles of various opera composers throughout the eras gravitate to individuals in unique ways. Some prefer historical...

Jessica McKenzie
Oct 12, 20237 min read


The Traveling Soprano
I have had the privilege of traveling to many places for singing endeavors. My studies have taken me abroad to Austria and Italy as well...

Jessica McKenzie
Sep 7, 20237 min read


Opera Today
In this blog post, we'll take a look at where opera is today and efforts to gain newer and younger audiences.

Jessica McKenzie
Jun 11, 20236 min read


Major Key Signatures
Key Signatures The key signatures in music function similarly to GPS. Key signatures' purpose is to provide functionality, direction, and...

Jessica McKenzie
Apr 10, 20235 min read


Opera Eras Part II
The Universal Law of Causation explains that all events are a result of previous events. The cause of all events will undoubtedly have an...

Jessica McKenzie
Mar 11, 20239 min read


A Healthy Voice During the Caroling Season
'TIS THE SEASON The holiday season is full of songs and gatherings and is the peak season for caroling which typically begins in early...

Jessica McKenzie
Feb 8, 20235 min read


Opera Eras
Opera wears many hats to tell the world of tales and fantasies. The brim, at times, casts a shadow over the ensemble, reflecting how...

Jessica McKenzie
Jan 7, 20237 min read


How to Combat Stage Fright
Though little research has been conducted on the chemical changes within opera singers just before a performance, multiple research...

Jessica McKenzie
Nov 6, 20225 min read


Costs Associated with Studying Music
Nobody talks about how expensive being a singer is. It is a taboo topic institutions are too shy to speak on for fear of deterring...

Jessica McKenzie
Aug 19, 20224 min read


Practice Etiquette
The art of practicing can be like finding the right hair care routine. You’ve got to try different combinations in order to find out what...

Jessica McKenzie
Aug 1, 20223 min read


Creating Your Own Performance Opportunities
When I got accepted into the University of California, Berkeley in 2009 for a music degree, I was shocked. I could not believe an...

Jessica McKenzie
May 9, 20223 min read


Habits & Self Care for a Healthy Voice
Diet, health, and exercise weren’t huge topics of discussion in my household growing up. I am privileged to say we ate just about...

Jessica McKenzie
Mar 30, 20225 min read


Effective Ways to Memorize a New Piece of Music
If learning music in a language other than your native is difficult, have no fear and welcome to the club! Over the course of my practice...

Jessica McKenzie
Jan 30, 20223 min read


Simple Advice for Aspiring Opera Singers
I grew up in a household filled with Gospel, R&B, and soul music. If I’m being honest, I don’t recall hearing classical or opera music in...

Jessica McKenzie
Dec 30, 20214 min read


Biggest Challenges for Musicians During COVID-19 and How to Overcome Them.
When Covid hit in February of 2020, I don't think anyone expected it to crash land and interrupt hundreds of millions of people. Red...

Jessica McKenzie
Nov 19, 20213 min read
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