Author: Jamie

The Importance of Vocal Rest / Silence

During my years of coaching voice, I’ve worked with countless clients that had vocal issues. Or more simply, they aimed to “fix” or “address” a vocal impediment. So in the moment of commencement, even just beginning to work on the voice, more often than not there was damage –– patently noticeable, implicit, or even subconscious […]

Loss of Voice

Have you ever felt talked over? Or misunderstood? Do you worry you’re not advocating for yourself? Are you experiencing stage fright? Do you obsess over a conversation where you said too much or perhaps not enough? Do you struggle with confidence? These are a few of the “pain points” people have approached me and inquired about, […]

The Importance of Voicework

I grew up a small kid. Like one of those who didn’t break 5 feet until 10th grade. But like any other person growing up, I always wanted to play with the big kids. I wanted to play football, be part of a team, just be included in the world around me. Throughout childhood and […]

Introducing The Empowered Voice

Ever so fittingly, just as we were preparing to announce my upcoming voice programming, I was asked the cardinal question, the end-all-be-all: Why am I so passionate about the voice? Why is the voice key to artistic expression? I said it was because the voice is absolutely essential for an actor.  After all, it’s a […]

The Life of an Artist

My perception of living as an artist has changed greatly over the years. When you are first bitten by the bug that you know you will pursue this insane endeavour it is almost purely romantic. The fantasy of being on set, rehearsing plays and living the creative life. Then there is the crushing experience of rejection, student loans […]

Men, Masculinity, and Grief

During last year’s men’s group, grief was one of the central and deepest themes for everyone who participated. Quite a few of the men lost parents during our time together while others either experienced their own deep losses and tragedies or stood as support for those who were mourning.   What left such powerful impression […]

The Shadow Magician

A note from Jamie: This entry is part of a series, called King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: An Introduction to the Mature, Masculine Archetypes. As I welcome new and returning men into the upcoming fourth cohort of the Creative Masculine Leadership Program, I’m inspired to share wisdom that has proven for so many of us, regardless of […]

There is Little Difference Between Art and Spiritual Practice

One of the most eye-opening experience during this year was leading a five-day Masculine Embodiment Workshop and then traveling to direct a play. What made both of these experiences so rewarding was the fact that there was little difference in how I approached each challenge. The art needed diligent planning and meticulous preparation, much like the training I’ve had in […]