Meet Your Coach
Hi! My name is Annie Calvaneso, and I have been where you are.
I know what it’s like to feel uncomfortable in your body/instrument.
About 11 years ago, I was living my dream as a professional singer. Although I was confident in my singing abilities, I was not confident in my body- constantly comparing myself to other people and feeling insecure onstage. This manifested itself into an eating disorder.
Long story short, I ended up in the hospital (check out the scar on my stomach from it!) After this, I had a long journey trying to repair my internal health. I’ve been on both ends of the spectrum- too thin to walk, extremely low energy, tired all the time to gaining weight rapidly, feeling self-conscious and uncomfortable in my body.
I would get tired singing long phrases, winded running around onstage, and couldn’t focus on the music because I was so focused on what I looked like. I had no idea how to eat what I wanted and still accomplish my physical goals, while also FEELING good. Finding strength training plus healing from my eating disorder through therapy and other modalities changed my life.
My #1 goal is to empower you to live a life that is 100% aligned with your authentic self- this includes the routines you adopt for health and wellness.
Over the past 8 years I have led hundreds of people through this program as well as the Strength for Singers Workshop at universities and artistic training programs.
I'm so excited you're here!
Testimonials
Annie Calvaneso has joined New York Dramatic Voices as a strength for singers coach during our online intensives. Not only did our singers sing better after taking her masterclasses, they were stronger in body and spirit. Her classes ended up being one of the favorites in the program. Her information was presented in a clear and concise manner that made it easy for the participants to utilize right away. We've had so much positive feedback on Annie's course, that we invited her back to be a speaker for our Membership this March. It is obvious that she completely understands the unique needs of singers and engages them to truly create long-lasting, life-changing habits. There is no limit to the ways you can apply her techniques throughout your whole life. I encourage anyone who can to take advantage of the vast knowledge Annie has. You will thank yourself for doing so.
"I'm no stranger to fitness, but in recent years I was unable to exercise, due to my diagnosis with CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome), caused by long-term exposure to hidden mold in our former home. The chronic adrenal fatigue I experienced was debilitating. I would have to sleep 12-14 hours per night and I was not ALLOWED to exercise during that time.
Once I got through my treatment and was finally cleared by my doctor to exercise again, I was really nervous to start, as I was afraid of doing too much too soon, overtaxing my system. I knew I needed help, but I don't like to go to the gym, and I'd never worked with a personal trainer before, so I had no idea where to start. I was so fortunate to find Annie online!
Working with her was exactly what I needed. I was able to start slowly, building consistency and challenge gradually, making incremental changes that I could adjust and acclimate to over time. Annie's programs help you learn how to make fitness a natural and enjoyable part of your lifestyle--not another chore you have to "get through."
-Mary McMurtery, singer & voice teacher
Strength for Singers Basics: The Best Exercises for Singers
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