Featured Article in Muse's Muse - Songwriters

Muse's Muse 'Featured' my article 'The Importance of Being Real' in this month's Muse's News!  http://www.musesmuse.com/col-vivalavoice-beingreal.html

Do Senior Singers Live Longer?

This from Bryant Stamford, professor and chairman of the department of kinesiology and integrative physiology at Hanover College:

"Research tells us, there was a study of senior singers, average age 80 years, in which they were tracked over a prolonged period and their data were compared with folks the same age in the general population. The researchers found that the elderly singers experienced less depression, took far fewer than the typical four prescription medications and a like number of over-the-counter meds, and they were more socially active.

Does this mean the older singers will live longer? Hard to say, but it’s not a far reach to suggest the answer is yes.

We know, for example, that the mind-body connection is very important, and that health and longevity of the body can be influenced by mental state (depression, etc.). Medications and their side effects greatly impact the quality of life, and if there is poor quality of life, the zest for living goes out the window. And those with a strong social network are likely to be happier, better adjusted in old age, and more accepting of change, and therefore likely to live longer and healthier lives."

So I say, again - get out there and sing, no matter what your age!  You will feel better, and just possibly live a longer, healthier life!  Want help with your singing?  My new book From Shower To Stage...7 Easy Steps for Singing Like A Pro!  can help!

Dedicated To Whitney Houston - An original Song

A song I wrote that I think is a perfect tribute to Whitney.

A Valentine Song From Broadway

Here's a nice love song to play for your sweetie on V Day!  "I'll Send You Roses"

'Sing & Dance Through Life - Viva La Voice Tip'

My Viva La Voice Tip of the month with a Video of the Month!

'Sing & Dance Through Life - Viva La Voice Tip'

New Music from Broadway's ' Marilyn'

Listen to new music I just posted from my Broadway musical "Marilyn, An American Fable'.  NBC's 'Smash" is fiction - I lived it!

Here's some music from the show - just piano, vocal and a little sweetening by Nyle Steiner.

http://bit.ly/As3kM6

Smash - Marilyn Monroe Video

'Smash' airs Monday on NBC with tons of buzz.  Have you seen this video??