Gessica, Author at The Spiritual Cantor

7 Things Every Cantor Needs (while singing at Mass)

by Gessica | Cantor, Guidelines, Music, Tips

What are a cantor needs for Mass? Here’s a scenario: Okay, so you are at Mass and you find yourself in a pinch because you’ve forgotten to do something that you usually do in order to feel prepared. Maybe it was the fact that you are singing the Psalm when you...

5 Simple Vocal Warm-ups

by Gessica | Cantor, Music, Sing, Technique, Tips, Vowels

Quick and Easy Vocal Warm-ups without a piano A vast majority of musicians know that it is appropriate and healthy to warm up your voice up with vocal exercises before singing. But are you using a simple vocal warm-up that can get the job done? Since I cantor at an 11...

A Cantor’s Art (+ all it should include)

by Gessica | Cantor, Music, Sing

Where and when did the cantor’s art begin? According to Merriam Webster online, a cantor is one who leads the choir or an official who sings or chants the liturgical music to lead the congregation in prayer. It’s also a term for Jewish rabbis who must be able to...