The real reason why you’ll stop clubbing when you grow older
Amsterdam Dance Event is on its way! Which raises a question: Why is clubbing predominantly the domain of people in their twenties? You might think this has just to do with the life phase they are in: no demanding jobs and families yet, a greater focus on social life and they seem to have fewer […]
Say. But above of all, listen.
How come that we people, despite good intentions, often fail to understand each other? This is mainly caused by what you say, how you say and how you listen. What we say In conversation, most of us focus on what we are going to say: We choose our words carefully, define our message, and try […]
6 tips to cure a hoarse voice
It’s the time of the year again. Sooner or later, you know that you’ll suffer from either a cold or a flue. For singers this can be extra annoying, especially if the virus affects your larynx and vocal cords. When you suffer from hoarseness or voice loss, this is called laryngitis. No matter how good […]
Stage fright: The performers paradox
Maybe this sounds familiar: you have a strong urge to get out there, share your art in front of an audience. But when you’re about to do so, you’d rather die that very moment than climb on stage and do your thing… I call this the performers paradox. All performing artists have experienced something similar, […]
4 reasons why we should pay attention to breathing
Breathing is the first and most important thing we do to stay alive. We need to absorb oxygen and expel carbon dioxide through our lungs, 24/7. However, this all happens unconsciously, and fortunately we don’t have to focus while doing so. But this doesn’t mean we’re always breathing in the right way. Here are four […]