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together, never allowing any of us to take a breath for granted. Also, because of sharing my life with CF, I’ve been able to more meaningfully share my passion and voice as a musician developing something so unique and impactful through the nonprofit Breathe Bravely.
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Can you tell us about your music? ABB: I am a classically trained vocalist and also play piano. I teach private voice and piano instruction. Singing has been such an integral part of who I am. I truly believe it has been lifesaving in so many respects. Singing has played a key role in combatting and navigating this life. Being a vocalist myself as a profession and avenue of intense study I know how much it has impacted CF. My respiratory system is directly impacted by CF and singing has brought an acute self-awareness of breathing, any changes within my respiratory system, and challenging/ working my lungs to their maximum potential. Knowing how much I have gained both physically and mentally from the art and study of singing, I wondered what would happen if we began teaching this at a young age of someone with CF? How would this knowledge of how to really breathe and such self-awareness impact their journey? So, sINgSPIRE was born. We are excited that it is our first program as a nonprofit created by the team at Breathe Bravely. It is a specialized 10 week singing program for children/adolescents with CF that focuses on individual voice study and the art singing. Tell us about your new book. ABB: Breathing Bravely: Giving Voice to Cystic Fibrosis is the passionate story of my journey through the seasons of CF. Within a single cycle of seasons, my journey and experience are witness to life's joys and heartaches while breathlessly rooted in gratitude. From the grip of winter's harsh wrath to the abundant life filled blossoms of the spring, I hope my perseverance, voice, and vulnerability resonate deeply within each of our own journeys. There are two different versions. One is a full color coffee table journal edition and one is a 6x9 black and white read-through. Books can be purchased through our website or on Amazon. Learn more at breathebravely.org or breathebravely.blogspot.com.•
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