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Christin Coffee Rondeau
- Jul 24, 2020
- 5 min
Honey, sing.
We’ve sung behind screens--computer and otherwise--for nearly half a year. We’ve Zoomed and Skyped, Whatsapped and FaceTimed. We’ve...
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Christin Coffee Rondeau
- Dec 11, 2018
- 4 min
Music Majors: You Can Do It
Heyyyy, music major. I see you! YOU are exhausted. YOU have been up all night. And probably the last three nights. In the past three...
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Christin Coffee Rondeau
- Oct 14, 2018
- 3 min
When It's Quantity, Not Quality
Yesterday, my kids participated in their first karate tournament. It was a huge event for our family, and my heart nearly burst out of my...
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Christin Coffee Rondeau
- Sep 12, 2018
- 5 min
Throwing Shade on a Star
If you follow any music educators on Facebook, you've probably seen it. A cringe-worthy letter from a father to a school choir director,...
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Christin Coffee Rondeau
- Jul 13, 2018
- 1 min
What if...
What is "it" to you? Talent? Genius? Passion? Creativity? Skill? What if "it" isn't something you're born with? What if "it" is something...
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Christin Coffee Rondeau
- Jun 29, 2018
- 2 min
Question Everything
If you spent a day observing my teaching studio (and you are most welcome!), you might notice that I ask many questions and give...
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Christin Coffee Rondeau
- Apr 27, 2018
- 5 min
In Defense of the "Breathy" Teenage Girl
"Don't Sue Me" stuff: I am not a healthcare professional. I am a voice teacher who took some vocal ped, read some books, and teaches lots...
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Christin Coffee Rondeau
- Mar 26, 2018
- 2 min
Fuel Up!
For the last decade or so, I've fiddled with blogging. I'll set up a WordPress account, make everything look pretty, and diligently pour...
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Christin Coffee Rondeau
- Mar 26, 2018
- 3 min
Silent Practice
Have you been rendered voiceless by that nasty bug that's going around? No worries! There are still plenty of ways you can stay on top of...
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