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What do Shakespeare, stress timing, and French composers have in common? More than you think — and less than you'd expect.



In this episode, I explore why English swings and French glides, and how the rhythm of a language shapes everything from how we speak… to how we write music. We’ll dive into:



– What “stress-timed” actually means — and why it matters for your pronunciation
– How rhythm differs in English, French, Russian, and even Japanese
– What linguists like Peter Roach and Daria Mitciuk have discovered about how we perceive rhythm vs. how it’s actually produced
– How Shakespeare’s iambic pentameter is basically a jazz solo with a British accent 🎭
– And why hearing the music of English is the first step to truly owning your voice in it



If you're a language lover, a bilingual brain, or a teacher looking to help your students connect with real spoken rhythm — this one’s for you.



✨ PLUS: A sneak peek at my Rhythm & Intonation Workshop (recording available tomorrow!)