How is it POSSIBLE that one person can project their voice over a 60 piece orchestra?  The Singer's Formant!  The "Singer's Formant" is a set of specific resonance frequencies that allow classical singers to be heard over an orchestra.  The…

 Every vocal journey is filled with highs and lows. It is easy to become discouraged or feel that your voice simply isn't good enough.  When you find yourself singing the blues, take this self-esteem boosting challenge: write down one thing…

3 essential principles for a consistently healthy voice 

Singers, we all have our rules, tools, and rituals. You may use a throat spray religiously or an all natural lozenge. Maybe you avoid dairy at all costs; or the real sin…

"Newtworking" or "Schmoozing" are key parts of building connections and contacts within the entertainment industry. These things often have a negative connotation because they seem to imply that you have ulterior motives.  That is, that you are falsely cozying up…

What is STACCATO? Staccato is a musical term that means, "with QUICK, sharp sounds or movements". You've probably heard singers and instrumentalists use Staccato as a stylist or expressive tool. But, it also has amazing applications for improving Vocal Technique…

Are you LISTENING to yourself when you sing?  If so, then STOP! "Wait. What"? Yes. It's true! You can't LISTEN to yourself and sing well at the same time.  This doesn't mean to sing off-key or to throw pitch and…

"Don't sweat the TECHNIQUE!" There's a huge difference between TECHNIQUE exercises and vocal WARMUPS. A warmup is something you might do for 5-10 minutes before a performance, an audition, or even a practice session. However, technique exercises are specifically designed…

Style vs Tecnhique. What's the difference?  STYLE is the distinctive musical, dramatic, and emotional choices used to express a song or phrase. TECHNIQUE is the practiced muscular coordinations, physical control, and vocal skill sets that free signers to express themselves…

One of the most important aspects of being an Artist is LISTENING. First, you must listen to your own voice- not just your singing voice, but your INNER voice.  The voice that guides your taste, choices, decisions, and ultimately, your…

Many times singers OBSESS over which register they are using. Is it "Head Voice"?  Is it "Chest"? Is it "Chest Dominant Mix"? WHAT IS IT?!  Don't let fancy vocal concepts intimidate you. Vocal Registers boil down to variances in breath…