After playing 10 weeks of Wicked on Broadway, I have renewed respect for my fellow show musicians as well as some new "tricks" of my own for combating burnout.
Looking Back From the Finish Line…

After playing 10 weeks of Wicked on Broadway, I have renewed respect for my fellow show musicians as well as some new "tricks" of my own for combating burnout.
My Favorite Things - Variety is the Spice of Life
(Especially when you get to exchange playing a fun show on Broadway for a night of classical "rock and roll" at the ballet!)
May your 2019 be filled with laughter, joy and all good things!
xox – Joana
"May you never be too grown up to search the skies on Christmas Eve."
Why bringing a little discipline to your alone time is important, plus my top 10 solitude-enriching activities.
Friday's Thought - The Present (Or, look who shows up when you whip up a batch of holiday cookies...)
A Happy Take On My Heritage (or at least 1/2 of my heritage!)
"You don't have to floss all your teeth. Just the ones you want to keep." (Cartoon wisdom from Joana Miranda Studio)
It's actually that simple. But if you're like me and sometimes forget to do this most profound of mindfulness exercises, I recommend adding a few inspirational books to your mental "diet" as well.
Will Work for Food? (Or, a behind-the-scenes look at how we creatives like to work.)