04/17/2024
https://alilippman.com/musings
Posting an article I wrote years ago something about it seemed to resonate recently…
Ali Lippman - I've Been Thinkin'...
Articles of interest to singers...and various other ramblings by Ms. Ali.
05/04/2021
I often tell my students “Feel the fear and keep going!”
Words of wisdom from Carrie Fisher on this Star Wars Day: “Stay afraid, but do it anyway. What’s important is the action. You don’t have to wait to be confident. Just do it and eventually the confidence will follow.” May the Fourth be with you!
Fans of the Rebel Princess will love the Star Wars Shirts 4-Pack for ages 2 to 14 (https://www.amightygirl.com/star-wars-shirts-4-pack), the 'The Force Is Strong With This One' Shirt for ages 4 to 14 (https://www.amightygirl.com/the-force-is-strong-shirt), and the 'Read: It's Our Only Hope' Shirt for teens and adults (https://www.amightygirl.com/leia-read-dolman-shirt)
She is also featured in the Leia on Endor Adventure Doll Set for ages 4 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/leia-endor-adventure-set) and the Funko POP Deluxe Leia on Speeder Bike for ages 6 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/funko-pop-leia-speeder)
Leia is among the 75 daring women of Star Wars showcased in a stunning illustrated book: "Women of the Galaxy" for ages 9 and up at https://www.amightygirl.com/star-wars-women
If you or your Mighty Girl are fans of Carrie Fisher's iconic character, Princess Leia, you can find toys, books, and clothing based on this iconic character in our "Star Wars Collection" at http://amgrl.co/2eX4CIK
For books to encourage girls to find the confidence and courage to reach their goals, we highly recommend "Raise Your Hand" for ages 5 to 9 (https://www.amightygirl.com/raise-your-hand), "The Confidence Code for Girls" for ages 8 to 12 (https://www.amightygirl.com/the-confidence-code-for-girls), and
"The Resilience Workbook for Teens" for ages 13 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/the-resilience-workbook-for-teens)
03/28/2021
Important food for thought!
Shop – Angi Sullins
Artist, writer, performer, traveler, thriveologist, muse, and all 'round badass
02/19/2021
Congrats to Ellieza Barth on a FANTASTIC audition for the BFA musical theater program at Cornell College!
One of the auditors THANKED her for giving a performance they could just sit back and enjoy, instead of having to be in “teacher mode”!
As if that’s not enough, her acceptance letter (received THREE DAYS AFTER HER AUDITION) said that the auditors recommended the school offer her a FULL SCHOLARSHIP!!!
I am a very happy little teacher right now (GO ELLIEZA!!!), but any “teacher credit” goes to the legendary and beloved James Glica Hernandez, who helped so many young performers find their voices before his passing.❤️
01/20/2021
Important food for thought.
Con vibrato ma non troppo: Rethinking Sopranos
Why as professionals do we perpetuate, and why as composers do we imitate, the sound of a soprano section comprised of pre-pubescent boys? Why insist on the misunderstanding that adult female sopranos are able to or should sing strictly senza vibrato in the way children do?
12/18/2020
Hey everybody! my chorus did a thing! Despite the dates, it's still up on YouTube. For those who don't know me, I'm the little little floating head in the brown cap (to cover my chronically bad hair). We also have some incredible soloists, greetings from friends and a fabulous musical guest! Link below:
YouTube
05/04/2020
This.
Of course sharing the essence of who you are through song is scary.
But it’s worth it.
Words of wisdom from Carrie Fisher on this Star Wars Day: “Stay afraid, but do it anyway. What’s important is the action. You don’t have to wait to be confident. Just do it and eventually the confidence will follow.” May the Fourth be with you!
Fans of the Rebel Princess will love the 'Don't Make Me Use the Force' T-Shirt for kids and adults (https://www.amightygirl.com/don-t-make-me-use-the-force-shirt), the Star Wars Shirts 3-Pack for ages 2 to 12 (https://www.amightygirl.com/star-wars-shirts-3-pack), and the 'Read: It's Our Only Hope' T-shirt for teens and adults (https://www.amightygirl.com/leia-read-dolman-shirt)
She is also featured in the Leia on Endor Adventure Doll Set for ages 4 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/leia-endor-adventure-set), the General Leia Organa Action Figure for ages 4 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/general-leia-organa-action-figure), and the Funko POP Deluxe Leia on Speeder Bike for ages 6 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/funko-pop-leia-speeder)
For an excellent confidence-building guide for tween girls, we highly recommend "The Confidence Code for Girls" for ages 8 to 12 (https://www.amightygirl.com/the-confidence-code-for-girls -- and the version for adult women "The Confidence Code" at https://amzn.to/2H5KsVW
For a fantastic guide focused on building teens' self-confidence to take on challenges and reach for their goals, we highly recommend "The Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Build Confidence and Achieve Your Goals" for ages 12 and up at https://www.amightygirl.com/the-self-esteem-workbook-for-teens
And, if you or your Mighty Girl are fans of Carrie Fisher's iconic character, Princess Leia, you can find toys, books, and clothing based on this iconic character in our "Star Wars Collection" at http://amgrl.co/2eX4CIK