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…
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…
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…
How Can I Improve My Voice Quickly? Is a question I get asked a lot by singers and non-singers. The short and long answer is that improving your voice is not always ‘quick process’ but you can see ‘improvements quickly’ if you invest time and effort into understanding your voice. Singing songs alone is not…
How to Stay Healthy During Long Rehearsal Periods For any singer who has been involved in a theatrical production, touring show, or long standing gig, maintaining vocal health is a major concern. The long hours of practice day after day, and nightly shows can cause much fatigue to any singer if proper care is not…
Health Benefits of Singing There are currently 7.142 billion vocal instruments being used, in some form or another, throughout the world today. Countless generations have used mimicry, observational science and vocal experimentation to cultivate and refine language, musical styling and methods for learning how to sing. However, thanks to modern technology, it’s only been over the last 4 decades…