M. Ryan Taylor

Baritone M Ryan Taylor studied music of the Renaissance (with extensive study in improvisational ornamentation and sixteenth-century counterpoint) while completing his master’s degree in music composition at Brigham Young University. To learn more about Taylor or his compositions, visit composer.mryantaylor.com.

The Think Method : Does It Really Work

Every singer has felt the practice room burnout, both from frustration and real vocal fatigue. Rather than giving up practicing altogether, consider another method: the art of visualization.

May 01 M. Ryan Taylor

We Three Kings

After sharing his weight-loss journey with readers for the last three months, Taylor shares in his last installment how the three most important things he has learned about weight loss and health have nothing to do with what you eat or which exercise you choose.

Mar 01 M. Ryan Taylor

Dreams of My Obituary

Down another 13 pounds and on his way to becoming half the man he was, Taylor shares how his continued weight loss and life changes are causing him to view the future differently and dream bigger than ever before.

Feb 01 M. Ryan Taylor

Health In the Midst of Life Events : Update 1

M. Ryan Taylor continues his account of his journey to become half the man he was, telling how the best laid plans of mice and men will not be derailed by long show runs or unforseen catastrophes.

Jan 01 M. Ryan Taylor

The Prime Directive : Embracing Health and Well-Being

One year ago, M Ryan Taylor decided to begin to change his life when he picked up a hiking guide in a store. Now 50 pounds down and with 150 pounds more to go, Taylor has agreed to share his journey with CS readers beginning this month. Read about his plan to become half the man he was.

Dec 01 M. Ryan Taylor

Keeping It Interesting

Composer vocalist M Ryan Taylor asks early music specialists, “With so much repeated text in Baroque and early music arias, how do you keep your characterization fresh?”

Oct 01 M. Ryan Taylor

Becoming the Producer

An instrumentalist turned baritone and eventually composer shares how he is creating his own performing opportunities, not only for himself, but also for other singers in his area.

Oct 01 M. Ryan Taylor

Don’t Let Theory Get You Down : Preparing for the University Theory Core and Entrance Exams

If you have been fortunate enough to have a great public or private music education in your youth, the university “theory core” and musicianship entrance exams may not pose any significant threat to your wellbeing. If, however, you didn’t get much theory with your vocal or choral training, now is the time for you to prepare.

Sep 01 M. Ryan Taylor