guidelines Archives - The Spiritual Cantor

Roundup of Tips for Cantors

by Gessica | Cantor, Choir, Fashion, Guidelines, Prayers, Sing, Technique, Tips

This post will outline all of the resources and tips I have compiled over my 2.5 year journey of discovering more about what it means to be a cantor. The music part of the cantoring comes easily to me since I have been classically trained as a choir teacher. The other...

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 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...