Andrea

I would describe Shawn as fearless. Does Shawn get nervous or worry sometimes? Of course. But he is not afraid to step out and give it his all. Shawn is incredibly inspiring. His experience in the arts is diverse and rich (as you will read below). Shawn has never shied away from an opportunity or […]

Are you willing to show up and let yourself be seen? I mean, to be really SEEN?  To be vulnerable.  To be courageous. Are your palms sweating a little? Is your heart beating just a little faster at the thought of being vulnerable?  Full disclosure: when Donais Studios first opened, I was afraid to show

The arts are POWERFUL. Truly. We witness the transformative power of the arts every day. How the arts impact a person is as unique as each individual. Each person’s journey through the arts is special.  The arts shape how we see and interact with the world, influencing our emotions and self-perception.✔ The most profound impact

What’s in a logo? There’s usually more than meets the eye:) Donais Studios is no exception. I’m often asked, “why black and white?”    Well, quite simply, I love black and white. I find it classy. In fact my wedding was black and white.   But on a deeper level, the black and white in

Do you know what drives me crazy? 🙄   The ads on Instagram that claim they can teach you to play the piano in 7 days or transform your voice within minutes.    Sure, you can learn a few new skills and peak your interest perhaps, but in 7 days you are not going to

Here is a glimpse into my morning ritual –  aka – my daily artistic practice.   ⏰5:55AM – Alarm goes off. 🌄6:00AM – Meditation and breathwork. 🧘6:05AM – Yoga and movement. 📕6:25AM – Journaling – setting the intention and specific (achievable) goals for my practice session. 🎶6:30AM – Vocal warm-up and practice session. ✍️7:00AM –

I have a confession.   I was not a very good piano student.   My practice habits were…poor.    I would get home from school before my parents got home from work, and the first thing I would do is go to the piano and shuffle my books around so that it “looked” like I

It’s a new year. 🥂   A new start.    A fresh perspective.   An opportunity for renewed focus.   I’m not a fan of New Year’s resolutions, but I do love to set fresh intentions and focus my priorities for the year ahead.   Clear intentions can be transformative.   The greatest gift in

Can you relate to any of these statements?   “I’m tone deaf.”   “I can’t carry a tune to save my life.”   “You don’t want to hear me sing!”   “I only sing in the shower.”   “I couldn’t sing my way out of a paper bag.”   (If you can’t relate, you definitely

I may live with the most positive kid ever!    V proclaims almost daily: “Best. Day. Ever.”    I’m not exaggerating. The smallest things can light her up.    She found a marker she had been missing. She remembered the “missing” lyric to a song. She went tobogganing and met a new friend. She figured