Picture this: This was a position I found myself in a couple months back. The scenario felt uncertain, unfamiliar, and my nerves were through the roof. I needed to do something about it in the few minutes I had before I took the stage. I turned to a simple breathing exercise I had recently learned about, and to my surprise: it worked. It quickly calmed me down, relieved some physical tension in my shoulders & my upper body, and relaxed my mind. I was then able to take the stage and crush the...

What is natural talent? Does natural talent exist? Do I have natural talent?? These questions often arise in our musical or creative journeys, which is perfectly normal! So let’s talk about it!  In fact, I’ll share some snippets from my journey as they relate to the concept of natural talent.  First, what is “Natural Talent”? Let’s start with a definition: “Talent” is defined as a natural skill or aptitude.  Perhaps the “natural” piece of that phrase is redundant. Talent can exist naturally,...