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
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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
Barbara Kite Interview – Acting Technique for Voices
This episode begins with my guest Barbara Kite taking me through a quick centering exercise (you can join us). Then this veteran acting coach generously shares some trade secrets from the world of acting that can help speakers, singers and even songwriters. It’s a fascinating subject I’ve long been interested in, and I think you’ll… Read More » about Barbara Kite Interview – Acting Technique for Voices
Mat Kearney Interview – Making Pop Music Matter
My guest today wasn’t a musician or songwriter in high school – he was a soccer player! But in mid-college, he experienced a major paradigm shift in his life, stopped some pretty hard partying and started playing guitar. Unable to play cover songs well, he began to write his own. That was 1.6 million albums… Read More » about Mat Kearney Interview – Making Pop Music Matter