Tabata timer stays readily accessable bookmarked in my internet favorites Your voice needs not only vocal strength and stamina, it needs the rest of your body to be in shape, too. But we are SO BUSY… it’s so easy to neglect or put off physical exercise due to time constraints. I’ve used the excuse a… Read More » about Busy Voices: Quick Tabata Exercise for Physical Stamina
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Can You Record Vocals Using Studio Speakers Instead of Headphones?
I got an email from Matthew Alexander, who purchased my “Singing In The Studio” course. He gave me some great feedback on the training (thank you, Matthew!). And he asked a question about using monitor speakers instead of headphones when recording vocals. Here is his review, and his question: Hi Judy — I wanted you… Read More » about Can You Record Vocals Using Studio Speakers Instead of Headphones?
Avoid Vocal Cord Injuries… Touch Base with your Vocal Coach Between Tours!
… surgical lamps are probably not the kind of ‘lights’ you’d like to be under… Sadly I’ve noticed a growing number of vocal cautionary tales. Stories seem to be abounding of recording artists who’ve sustained serious vocal injury from singing with bad technique onstage. Here is a short list of artists who recently had… Read More » about Avoid Vocal Cord Injuries… Touch Base with your Vocal Coach Between Tours!
11 Ways to Sabotage Studio Vocals
Look scary? It can be… or not! Whether you are a seasoned recording session singer or new to the studio, you need to know how to defeat the following sneaky saboteurs to your vocal success. This is, of course, if your aim is to create vocal magic and not settle for mediocrity. 1. Don’t… Read More » about 11 Ways to Sabotage Studio Vocals
When Does A Child Need Vocal Lessons? Top 5 Reasons
My vocal lesson with amazing child performer Jordan Futch Children start experimenting with singing quite early and naturally. Singing does so many good things for the psyche and the spirit, little ones seem to intuitively know this (as well as those blessed by hearing them). Many observant parents ask when they should start getting vocal… Read More » about When Does A Child Need Vocal Lessons? Top 5 Reasons
How to Get Mucus Off Vocal Cords – updated 2023
If you’re a singer, you have probably experienced the feeling: You start vocalizing and notice it’s ominously more difficult than usual. It doesn’t feel like your vocal cords (folds) are inflamed, sore or swollen.. it just feels like something is gunking them up. You, my friend, most probably have too much mucus (commonly known as phlegm) on… Read More » about How to Get Mucus Off Vocal Cords – updated 2023
Maybe You Should NOT Do Vocal Exercises
A bit of a rant here: I am really sad that so many people end up hurting their voices with vocal exercises. I’m even sadder because without good vocal warmups, I don’t believe a voice can be as good as it can otherwise be. It can also be more easily damaged, as vulnerable as any… Read More » about Maybe You Should NOT Do Vocal Exercises
Singers on Stage: Don’t Talk Til You Earn The Right!
Pick your spots so words don’t turn into blahs! Why say anything during a singing performance? It should be a strategy to endear and connect an artist to the audience. Yet one of the biggest turn-offs I see in amateur performers is when they do a long spoken introduction to the first song of their… Read More » about Singers on Stage: Don’t Talk Til You Earn The Right!
Advice About Cancelling Shows from Vinny Ribas
My supportive friend Vinny Ribas and me at my gig For this post, I invited my great friend Vinny Ribas, founder of ‘Indie Connect‘ and wellspring of practical music business wisdom, to give us his thoughts about cancelling gigs when we find ourselves suddenly sick. I don’t know about you but I never anticipate… Read More » about Advice About Cancelling Shows from Vinny Ribas
A Vocal Coach Gets Laryngitis (It Happens!)
I’m not in pain… I’m pulling back pressure- and it worked! I just got a fresh reminder of the depression, angst and abject fear laryngitis can give a singer or public speaker. That’s because I, your trusty vocal coach, caught a cold! It’s amazing the research I do for you guys, you know?! I started… Read More » about A Vocal Coach Gets Laryngitis (It Happens!)