Ep. 21/ Genre Fluidity
Singing Outside of the Box with professional singer & Voice Teacher, Juan Suarez
In this enriching episode of Music on Mushrooms, we dive into the topic genre fluidity with the extraordinary Juan Suarez, a Boston-based professional singer and voice teacher with a master's in vocal performance and pedagogy. Join us as we explore the transformative power of vocalists embracing multiple genres and how it can enhance overall vocal technique and musicality.
Juan shares his invaluable insights on breaking free from the cycle of people-pleasing as a performer to honor one's body and promote a healthy work-life balance. Together, we offer creatives heartfelt advice on trusting their intuition in the music industry, emphasizing that staying true to oneself is the key to unlocking self-compassion.
We also discuss the importance of fostering a compassionate, non-judgmental environment in voice lessons to support our students' growth. Both Juan and I are committed to ending cycles of trauma in the classical music world, aiming to bring healing and positivity to our artistic communities.
Tune in for an episode filled with wisdom, compassion, and a celebration of the beauty in genre fluidity!
Discover how ending people-pleasing and fostering a non-judgmental teaching environment can promote self-Compassion and transform the classical music world for the better.
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