Leah PartridgeJan 9, 20239 min readReflections on Stage Life Part 1: The METIt’s time for some stories. Let me be clear: my intentions with these reflections are to help my students learn to navigate the music...
Leah PartridgeDec 8, 20225 min readVoice Teacher Relationships: My story.Years ago, I was singing in a new production with a famous conductor and an even more famous director. Both of whom had direct...
Leah PartridgeNov 9, 20212 min readFrom the Archives: Houston Grand Opera Finals 2001Reflecting back on immense stage fright and performance anxiety. In 2001 I made it to the finals of the Houston Grand Opera McCollum Competi
Leah PartridgeOct 12, 20214 min readWorthiness of the ImposterThe buzzword phrase of the moment is imposter syndrome. Have you heard it? Do you have it? Imposter syndrome is that feeling you get that...
Leah PartridgeApr 22, 20214 min readPush Through to BloomWhy does the rehearsal process make us want to shut down? When creativity is hard there are steps to take to keep going strong. Push through
Leah PartridgeMar 7, 20214 min readSteps to Getting Back on Stage after the Great Pause of 2020Here are some strategic steps to get you back into vocal and mental shape after some time off from singing. All you need is three months.
Leah PartridgeMar 7, 20212 min readA Reminder from Violetta ValéryWhy am I a singer? Violetta has reminded me. To tell stories. To let others know they are not alone.