Gessica, Author at The Spiritual Cantor

Gregorian Chant Resources

by Gessica | Cantor, Choir, Music, Prayers

Why Gregorian Chant is Amazing I have to admit, the most I have been exposed to Gregorian Chant has not been in the Church, but through choir experiences. Oftentimes in college, a director would pull a piece out in order to teach us about unison singing, pure vowels,...

Best Cantor Books on Amazon

by Gessica | Cantor, Choir, Guidelines, Music, products, Spiritual Prep

The top 5 recommended books for cantors 1. Sing the Lord: Music in Divine Worship Buy on Amazon I use and recommend this book all across my site. It started when Elana from Font Sound gave me the recommendation to follow and promote the guidelines in this book. I am...

How to Avoid Cantor Burn-Out

by Gessica | Cantor, Choir, Sing, Tips

What is Cantor Burn-Out? Cantor burn-out happens when a musician in the Church becomes stretched so thin and becomes so frustrated with their situation that they consider quitting the ministry. How do I know? Because I’ve been there. But here’s the thing....

How to Master Cantoring for Beginners

by Gessica | Cantor, Guidelines, Music, Sing, Teaching, Tips

Beginners Start Here! How to become a Master Cantor If you are a beginner or want to be one, this is the best place to start! There are many different skills, responsibilities, and questions to ponder before you become a cantor. And if you are an amateur or...

How to Spiritually Prepare for Mass

by Gessica | Cantor, Choir, Guidelines, Prayers, Psalms, Spiritual Prep, Tips

I know this is not often a subject that is talked about, but I am going to address it because it needs to be said. As a cantor, as a psalmist, as someone who is involved in the liturgy of the Mass, you need to spiritually prepare. And by the end of this article, I...