Christin Coffee RondeauDec 8, 20213 minThe Recital Prep of CHAMPIONS (Like You.)Recital time is UPON US, friends, and it's normal to feel a little (or a LOT) anxious beforehand! But that's ok. Even if you're...
Christin Coffee RondeauJun 9, 20213 minImposters and InnovatersBecause I love having many irons in many fires, I’ve got a few gigs *outside* Sand Dollar that I don’t really talk much about *inside*...
Christin Coffee RondeauJul 24, 20205 minHoney, sing. We’ve sung behind screens--computer and otherwise--for nearly half a year. We’ve Zoomed and Skyped, Whatsapped and FaceTimed. We’ve...
Christin Coffee RondeauJun 7, 20192 minWhat's a Masterclass??? WHY'S a Masterclass??? WHEN'S A MASTERCLASS???As Sand Dollar Voice Studio families know, we've got a super cool opportunity coming up this month--a masterclass with soprano and...
Christin Coffee RondeauMay 7, 20192 minDear Independent Voice Teacher: A Love LetterDear Independent Voice Teacher, You are amazing. Do you know all the things you do? If you’ve forgotten, may I remind you? You built a...
Christin Coffee RondeauDec 11, 20184 minMusic Majors: You Can Do ItHeyyyy, music major. I see you! YOU are exhausted. YOU have been up all night. And probably the last three nights. In the past three...
Sarah RobertsonOct 30, 20182 minI Don't Have Time to Practice! Marching band season is winding down. However, stress is still high, NATS is coming up, and marching band trips happen in a few weeks....
Christin Coffee RondeauOct 14, 20183 minWhen It's Quantity, Not QualityYesterday, my kids participated in their first karate tournament. It was a huge event for our family, and my heart nearly burst out of my...
Christin Coffee RondeauSep 12, 20185 minThrowing Shade on a StarIf you follow any music educators on Facebook, you've probably seen it. A cringe-worthy letter from a father to a school choir director,...
Christin Coffee RondeauJul 13, 20181 minWhat 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...
Christin Coffee RondeauJun 29, 20182 minQuestion EverythingIf you spent a day observing my teaching studio (and you are most welcome!), you might notice that I ask many questions and give...
Christin Coffee RondeauApr 27, 20185 minIn 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...
Christin Coffee RondeauMar 26, 20182 minFuel 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...
Christin Coffee RondeauMar 26, 20183 minSilent PracticeHave 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...