A Voice Teacher's Chrestomathy

A Voice Teacher's Chrestomathy

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The People-Pleasing Singer

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Justin Jørgen Petersen
Aug 11, 2025
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Throughout my childhood, I was often told that I was too sensitive. I was hyper-attuned to what was happening around me. I felt deeply and cried easily, about both pain and beauty, and I didn’t get why that was so wrong.

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