A Winter Concert

I can’t think of a better way to celebrate December than featuring the talented members of my voice studio in a streaming concert!

Performance, TeachingHalley ElwellNovember 28, 2021video, streaming concert, student peformance

The 100 Day Project

I’m embarking on #the100dayproject to kick start my creativity and experiment with visual storytelling to share my new EP.

Amateur Hour - Singing for Beginners

What I learned from launching Amateur Hour

creativity, Teaching, Amateur HourHalley ElwellNovember 22, 2020singing lessons, teaching, creativity schoolComment

Before You Set Foot in the Studio...

Looking a little crazed 5 hours into my vocal session, 8 months into pandemic.

Notice, don't judge

Your new mantra for the new year?

Practice, TeachingHalley ElwellNovember 5, 2020practice, learning, motivationComment

Auditions: Your one shot or an experience of many?

I challenge you to change the way you look and experience auditions. If you’re prepping for an audition right now, read this.

Teaching, Practice, creativityHalley ElwellOctober 9, 2020failure, auditions, learning, teaching, motivation, competitionComment

Does your voice feel tired after talking or singing?

Does your voice feel tired after talking or singing? Consider this.

Teaching, Vocal HealthHalley ElwellSeptember 19, 2020vocal health, learning, body awareness, Zoom, Covid-19Comment

Your Brain on Improv

What happens when you apply simple improvisation to your singing practice? A lot, it turns out.

creativity, TeachingHalley ElwellSeptember 9, 2020online lessons, teaching, thoughts, creativity schoolComment

End of Year...

On letting go of plans when they no longer reflect who you are, or who you’re becoming.

Teaching, Practice, PerformanceHalley ElwellDecember 30, 2019thoughts, holidays, community

Acorn Season

Thoughts on the important practice of continuity in art and music, inspired by some acorns.

The Stages of Learning

I get to witness these stages of learning in myself and my students and it’s the greatest teacher.

Performance, TeachingHalley ElwellAugust 8, 2019practice, learningComment

New Failures/New Beginnings

Practicing is not a mess you clean up on Saturdays because you finally have an hour or two of free time. It’s a habit you form that gets rewarded when you see and hear your progress.

creativity, Practice, Productivity, TeachingHalley ElwellApril 24, 2019practice, motivation, failure