In this interview, Darren and I talk about how this musical has metamorphosized from a couple of monologues he wrote on a plane and a vocal workshop I gave in Alabama, to a staged reading by headliners for heads of the entertainment industry in the middle of New York. Listen and Subscribe… Watch the Video… Read More » about Metamorphosis of Runaway Home – a New Musical
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A New Approach To Manual Therapy for Voice: Walt Fritz Interview
Join me for a fascinating discussion with Walt Fritz, a leading physical therapist who uses a unique, patient-involved approach in manual therapy. With his groundbreaking new book ‘Manual Therapy for Voices… a Person-Centered Approach,’ Walt emphasizes the importance of active patient participation in the healing process. Watch the Video More about Walt: US-based physical therapist… Read More » about A New Approach To Manual Therapy for Voice: Walt Fritz Interview
Vocal Strain: 18 Causes and Fixes for Your Tired Voice
Vocal strain, also known as vocal fatigue, is the leading cause of vocal problems, limitations and vocal damage for both singers and speakers. In this post, I’m going to give you the top 18 causes of vocal strain that I see, and tell you how to fix what’s making your voice so tired. I’m also… Read More » about Vocal Strain: 18 Causes and Fixes for Your Tired Voice
Singers & Musicians: Get Fit, Not Hurt! (Angela McCuiston Interview)
Getting physically injured can temporarily stop or permanently end a music career. My guest Angela McCuiston, founder of ‘Music Strong’, has developed a specialty career in fitness training and rehabilitation exercises for music makers of all kinds. Listen to this interview to hear Angela and I discuss some vital fitness strategies that can improve muscle… Read More » about Singers & Musicians: Get Fit, Not Hurt! (Angela McCuiston Interview)
Singing On The Road? 12 Tips For The Voice On Tour
The road can be a dream come true, or a vocal nightmare! Here are some helpful tips to make your next road trip a good one… Watch video: Singing on the road can be one of the greatest joys of having a voice. It can also be filled with unexpected events which you have to… Read More » about Singing On The Road? 12 Tips For The Voice On Tour
Successful Music Career Secrets – Vinnie Potestivo Interview
Vinnie Potestivo has guided successful career strategies of stars of the music universe, TV shows and major corporations, and won an Emmy himself. Listen up as shares advice and behind-the-scenes stories for creatives wanting to grow and protect careers. Listen and Subscribe… Watch Video Interview Video Timestamps: More about Vinny: Vinnie Potestivo is an industry-leading… Read More » about Successful Music Career Secrets – Vinnie Potestivo Interview
Choose Your Vocal Genre Strategically! (Vocal Style for Your Goals)
Choosing the vocal style you should sing can be difficult if you are a new singer and have no idea what genre you should try. It’s also difficult if you’re a veteran singer who can sing just about any style you want, and are confused about what style is best for you. In this blogpost,… Read More » about Choose Your Vocal Genre Strategically! (Vocal Style for Your Goals)
Chat With Ron Oates – Legendary Music Maker
What do Gladys Knight, Dolly, The Oak Ridge Boys, and Big Bird have in common? They have all benefitted from the musical genius of Ron Oates! Listen and Subscribe… Ron has more success in music than most music executives these days, with stories to match. Though as a veteran session pianist, it’s his fingers that… Read More » about Chat With Ron Oates – Legendary Music Maker
Interview With Gena Thurston – PT For Voice
Other than an anesthesiologist wielding an endotracheal tube,I’ve never let anyone touch my throat, inside OR out, until I met my guesttoday. Listen in to my interview with vocal tension’s worst foe: physicaltherapist Gena Thurston! Listen and Subscribe… Watch Video Things we talked about: Why a vocalist might want to work with a physical therapist… Read More » about Interview With Gena Thurston – PT For Voice
A Great Vocal Exercise For Smoothing Vocal Glitches
Today’s post is a vocal exercise demonstration I’m doing for you on both my Youtube channel and my podcast. And yes, it’s weird… Quite often I find it’s the weird vocal exercise that works the best. My colleague vocal coach Mark Thress shared this scale with me (thank you, Mark!) and I ‘morphed it’ beyond… Read More » about A Great Vocal Exercise For Smoothing Vocal Glitches