Vocal Health for Non-Singing Voice Professionals There has been a common misconception that having a good vocal technique is only beneficial for singers. However, good vocal technique can and will help anyone that uses their voice on a regular basis. Whether it’s for work or pleasure, if you are using your voice for more than…
Time Management Hacks for Busy Singers Tis the season to be jolly… Or rather louder, busier and more vocal as you prepare to navigate all your singing and social commitments for the hectic holiday period. For performers, the holiday season often means running from one gig to another, on the phone managing the next gig…
Make a Pact With Your Voice TODAY I recently caught Covid-19 for the first time. I know I’m not unique, as millions of people have battled the epidemic. I was hoping to be one of those asymptomatic people, but unfortunately, it hit me right in the jugular (literally). For five days I had fevers, a…
Sing, But Don’t Oversing What is oversinging? The term oversinging is widely used, but can have many interpretations. Generally, these interpretations fall into two categories, which I will call ‘vocal oversinging’ and ‘stylistic oversinging.’ Vocal Oversinging produces a tone that is pressed, pinched, strained or constricted. In extreme cases, it sounds like it hurts (and…
Morning Pages: A Simple Habit That Can Support Your Creative Life The practice of Morning Pages from the classic bestselling book on creativity, “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron is simple: three full pages of longhand, stream-of-consciousness writing (without stopping) in an 8.5” x 11” notebook, done as soon as you wake up. Get whatever…
Healthy Speaking for Singers Whether a professional singer, aspiring professional, or hobbyist, as much as we all love to sing, on any given day, we usually talk much more! Even if we diligently develop our singing technique, inefficient speaking habits can impact the function of the voice. Here are a few tips to support healthy…
Dealing with Allergies, Colds and Sore Throats as a Singer Sometimes it seems like we singers are somewhat of a magnet to allergies, colds or sore throats, right? Well, don’t worry, because we’re not. We are often times just more aware of those things happening to us, because we use our voice to a greater…
Singer’s Frustration There is a reason why a singer is called a front man or woman. It doesn’t matter who was the founder of the band, who is the director of the play or how cool is the guitar player. Even if it’s your turn to sing, all eyes are on you. Whether it’s the…
Pardon Me While I Work On My Tension Yes, you read that right. Tension. If you have been doing some basic research on vocal technique, watched some videos or maybe read the book Throga: 7 Dimensions of singing, you have encountered this word: Tension. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines tension as: An inner striving, unrest, or…
What Can I Eat Before Singing? Nutrition plays a big role in singing, because our body itself is the instrument. And you may have been told to avoid certain foods before singing. But, why is that? In this article, I’ll mention a few foods (and drinks) that you should avoid for a certain period before…