How to Develop Vocal Agility
One of the most requested singing technique questions I get as a vocal coach is how to develop vocal agility. I've never really enjoyed singing songs that had vocal melismas, trills, runs or
How To Improve Vocal Stamina
One of the requests I receive most often from singers is how to improve vocal stamina aka how to get gig fit. Not all the singers I work with are gigging
Letting Go & Staying in Control
"Letting go & staying in control" was the title of a module on Advanced Breath Management in the Voice Technique 101 class I took through Berklee Online. (POST UPDATED 9/3/20) I decided
The Secret Lives of Session Musicians
Have you ever wondered about the secret lives of session musicians? The performers on many tracks you have heard, yet may not recognise! Likewise, the live performers sometimes not on the
Can Anyone Sing?
As a vocal coach to emerging artists, “Can anyone sing?” is a question I get asked often by those who aren't in the professional music game. Regardless of whether you are
Vocal Steamer for Singers
As a professional singer, the MyPurmist is the vocal steamer I recommend to singers and use as part of my voice health hydration plan. https://youtu.be/dBGvavRceYc As a singer, the most important thing
How Your Voice Makes Sound – Breath Management
Understanding how your voice makes sound, starting with breath management, can boost your confidence in your vocal ability and your creative choices. Before I work with a new coaching client, I
What Makes A Performance Great?
What makes a performance great? What are the elements your favourite artists use when performing live that really inspire you? https://youtu.be/l9dBRbg7x6c I have a framework that I work with, in my own
Your 72-Hour Pre-Performance Checklist
Get your 72-Hour Pre-Performance Checklist to access the best practices to use to get your voice ready to perform FAST. Watch a walk through of the checklist here: https://youtu.be/a2SWU-4RRG0 When you have an
How To Get Gig Fit
Do you know what being gig fit means? Learn how to get gig fit and why you should focus on it every 30 days. https://youtu.be/BcdGUTHt4eA What is Gig Fitness? Gig fitness is being
Practice Plan Masterclass Highlights
October's Practice Plan Masterclass highlights are an overview of the elements of this months live Q & A coaching session. https://youtu.be/m_bjJ2PRfRU The focus was creating and implementing an effective practice plan. The Practice
Singing Practice Tools
After years of singing professionally, I have three essential singing practice tools I use EVERY TIME I prepare for performances. Each week in October I have gone live on Saturday mornings
How To Find Your Vocal Range
Do you know how to find your vocal range? Your highest and lowest note within each different tonal quality or coordination aka registers in traditional vocal terminology. Did you know that
5 Steps To Singing And Performance Confidence
Over my 27 years as a professional singer, I've learned the 5 steps to singing and performance confidence and I use them EVERY time I sing. Step 1: Prepare I start this
How To Get Motivated To Practice Singing
With 2020 being a crazy old year so far eliminating lots of performance opportunities, here's how to get motivated to practice singing. These tips (and this video) are from my weekly
How To Practice Singing
Knowing how to practice singing safely and efficiently will make a massive difference to your vocal development. I've outlined a practice plan to help you to know what to work on. https://youtu.be/XVPPlXGyPY0 Your
Song Study Challenge
If you want to be a better singer and performer, you need to create performance opportunities - enter my 21-day Song Study Challenge. Having songs to study and perform regularly, helps
Vocal Health Tips For Singers eBook
Check out my Vocal Health Tips For Singers eBook for all my best practices for your looking after your voice. The best vocal health tips for singers focus on what you