Gessica, Author at The Spiritual Cantor

Traits That All Cantors Have (Even If You Don’t Know It)

by Gessica | Cantor, Choir, Music, Teaching

What makes a cantor have certain traits? Some of them are learned, but most of them come naturally. I feel cantors are responsible for a lot. Mostly because some churches are not big enough for a choir, or because their parish needed a leader to help with music...

Devotions for Catholic Musicians

by Gessica | Cantor, Choir, Guidelines, Music, Prayers, Tips

In the Old Testament of the Bible, God’s people were praising Him through their dancing, playing, and singing. A lot. Their devotion was shown through prayers with a song. If singing is praying twice, these people had it down pat. I think it’s no secret...

7 Ways to Reduce Stress as a Cantor

by Gessica | Cantor, Guidelines, Sing, Tips

How to Reduce Stress as a Cantor Are you the type of person that gets stressed out easily? Are you afraid of crowds, afraid of speaking, or even singing in front of others? As cantors, we oftentimes have to face our fears. There are several factors of the job that...

7 Surprising Things About Cantoring You Didn’t Know

by Gessica | Cantor, Choir, Guidelines, Music, Psalms

Full disclosure. Do you think anything about cantoring can suprise you? I will admit, when I first began cantoring, I had no idea really of what I was doing. It took me about 3 different cantoring experiences to really get a good idea of my role and responsibilities...

Our Role as Lay Persons in the Church

by Gessica | Cantor, Guidelines, Teaching, Tips

In the Church today, it seems that many are focused on the smaller parts of Mass. Is the music good? Did I learn something from the homily today? Were the children at the back of church actually quiet? I would love to say that I am never that way. It’s simply...