OK so it happens. Experts disagree. When it comes to vocal technique, how do you know if what you’ve been told is right? First, here are three reasons voice experts may tell you different things: There is more than one way to help you do deal with that vocal issue. There is more than one… Read More » about Is My Vocal Coach Wrong?
Vocal Technique
Why Eye Language Matters To Your Voice
As vocal coach, one of the quickest ways I can improve someone’s voice is to get the person using eye language when they speak or sing. Here’s why: Your eyes, eyebrows, eyepads all communicate messages. Actors learn this early… especially film and TV acting with closeups. Consider how masterful actors like Meryl Streep, Anthony Hopkins,… Read More » about Why Eye Language Matters To Your Voice
3 Big Reasons You Should Never Trust A Vocal Coach…
…until that coach proves their training actually works for YOUR voice! It is very sad to me when a vocalist comes in to me for the first time with a voice that’s been hurt, fatigued or limited in the very act of taking lessons, doing vocal exercises, trying to improve. To put it bluntly,… Read More » about 3 Big Reasons You Should Never Trust A Vocal Coach…
Vocal Tone: How To Change It
This will be the first in a two-part series This is the second of a two part series This will be the first in a two-part series This will be the first in a two-part series As promised, this is my second blog post on ‘Vocal Tone’. It’s one thing to know how you want… Read More » about Vocal Tone: How To Change It
Vocal Tone: What It Is, Why We Change It
This will be the first in a two-part series What is vocal tone? It is the quality and characteristics of the sound you create with your voice. What does vocal tone do? It communicates messages. The vocal tone you use can radically change the meaning (message) of the words coming out of your mouth! Take for… Read More » about Vocal Tone: What It Is, Why We Change It
Think You Have a Tight Diaphragm? Think Again
Here’s why your vocal issue probably isn’t caused by a tight diaphragm. First of all… What exactly IS the diaphragm? The diaphragm is a very large and thin dome-shaped muscle group that separates the upper and lower torso. The edges of it are attached to the bottom of the ribcage, all the way around. The… Read More » about Think You Have a Tight Diaphragm? Think Again
Three Ways to Expand Your Vocal Range Safely and Practically –
How high, how low can you sing? How do you expand your vocal range without vocal strain? What do we even MEAN by ‘vocal range’? This revised post, now on video, will give you some real answers. Listen and Subscribe… There are many vital reasons for singers to work on increasing vocal range. One… Read More » about Three Ways to Expand Your Vocal Range Safely and Practically –
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
Jaw Movements and Vocal Consequences
How open does your jaw need to be for your voice? As is often true in ‘all things vocal’… it depends. I just read a great article in the NATS “Journal of Singing”. In the latest segment of his article series, author and professor Stephen F. Austin discussed the controversies concerning how far one should… Read More » about Jaw Movements and Vocal Consequences