Summer is the ideal time for vocal training! Most beginning singers know that when you sing, you are moving a lot of air in the throat. A water bottle is an essential during MOST of the summer months, and especially at choir, small ensemble and other singing rehearsals. Singers are always encouraged to have a water bottle close by, and to protect the vocal chords with lubrication. During the summer months, most geographical areas increase in not only temperature, but also in humidity. When the air around you is more humid, it creates a sort of incubator for the voice. Another wonderful benefit to summer months is the increase in the function of the immune system, many doctors believe, due to the extra time spent outdoors. Vitamin D is absorbed into the body when the skin is exposed to sunlight, which in turn boosts the functioning of the immune system. We also eat more fresh produce, as it is more available, further enhancing our optimum health. The absence of the 'cold an
Jill is a voice and piano teacher with a performance degree from Cornerstone University. She has been teaching since she was in high school in many different capacities, and has worked with many different students. She currently teaches for three schools in a private capacity, and leads worship in a rotation for a bilingual congregation. Jill lived in Music City USA for over 17 years and knows a bit how the industry works! While there she taught, played, recorded, and performed in several different bands, choirs, plays, and a longtime duo. The call of family was strong, and she returned to west Michigan with her growing family in 2012. She has now returned to her roots, and is enjoying the “full-circle” of being home, where her love of music began. Jill appreciates the practical and the passion that go into making music. She strives to capture what will motivate the student to intrinsically desire to hone their craft. “If it's not fun and you don't enjoy it, you won&#