Preston James is an incredibly gifted star on the rise. Listen as at the ripe old age of 25 he shares his already fascinating stories of life, love and music with us. Follow him as he stands on career and life precipices, finding his path to a deeply satisfying journey and making real friends along… Read More » about Preston James Interview: Life, Love & Music
Vocal Health
Is Pineapple Juice Dangerous For the Voice?
As a vocal coach who cares very much about the people I work with, I really want to set the record straight about pineapple juice! There’s some misinformation floating around — even from some laryngologists — claiming that pineapple juice is dangerous for the voice. That unconditional blanket warning would take one of the best… Read More » about Is Pineapple Juice Dangerous For the Voice?
Mic Techniques for Singing Live
Did you know that how you approach and handle a microphone can dramatically affect your vocal ability? Yes, it can! For this episode, I give you specific mic techniques that matter for several different live performance situations, including holding the mic in your hand, using stands and singing while playing instruments. Let’s dig in! Watch… Read More » about Mic Techniques for Singing Live
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
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
Raising and lowering the Larynx – should you?
How high or low should your larynx be when you sing? This question is steeped in controversy and misunderstanding. However, it’s also vitally important. Get it too wrong and you’ll have some big vocal problems! Let’s discuss… Listen and Subscribe… The Controversy Voice teachers don’t always agree on what’s best. If I understand it correctly… Read More » about Raising and lowering the Larynx – should you?