Why Shakespeare Couldn’t Be French: Rhythm, Melody, and the Music of English

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!)

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