21. Genre Fluidity: Singing Outside the Box ft. professional singer & voice teacher, Juan Suarez

In this enriching episode of Music on Mushrooms, we dive into the vibrant world of 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 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.

Follow Juan's inspiring journey as a professional singer and voice teacher on Instagram @juan.s.suarez

Tune in for an episode filled with wisdom, compassion, and a celebration of the beauty in genre fluidity! Follow @marykray.studios for podcast updates and more uplifting content for creatives. I can't wait to connect with you!