Losing your voice is possibly the worst thing that could happen to any singer / voice professional, but it happened to me. I have taught voice / singing for over 10 years in 4 countries and have a number of degrees and diplomas to my name. I would say I know enough about voice use and how to take care of my own. But I, like a lot of my singing students, ignored all the signs that something wasn’t quite right.
Do you find that sometimes your high notes are there, and other times they elude you? One day you feel on top of the world, picturing yourself grabbing that Grammy, and then, a week later, it feels like you can’t sing anymore. Let me help you out (this one’s for the ladies) with how hormones…
You may have seen videos of people singing into straws, doing lip trills, or making funny squarking sound and wondered if they’d lost their minds! But these crazy vocalisations are called SOVT exercises (Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract exercises), which basically means, the mouth is half closed. From using straws to making “V” sounds, lip bubbles, and…
Winter presents unique challenges for singers. Cold air outdoors, dry heated air indoors, thicker mucus, and frequent exposure to colds can strain your voice. But with some practical adjustments, you can keep your voice in top shape through the season. Here’s a list of my top 10 science-backed tips to help you stay vocally ready…
I’ve been working with a number of students this week who have struggled with hitting those tricky high notes, and it got me thinking—it’s a common challenge for many singers. Whether you’re learning how to sing higher or aiming to sing loud and high, the struggle can be real. But it’s not impossible to overcome!…
Jealousy nearly ruined everything for me. It ruined my ability to be open and accept help. It ruined my chance to get to know the most fabulous singers that I have met along the way. It sabotaged my auditions and I KNOW it is the reason why I f**ked up my dance calls. I hope…
Hayfever is in full swing here in Europe. I don’t know about you, but my allergies are going crazy! Here are my Top 5 Tips for Singing with allergies. #1 Sounds a bit gross but this is my favourite part of my routine. Nasal Rinsing: Frankly you should do this ALL YEAR ROUND and not just…
I know what it is like to want to get better at something, you are super excited about it in the first few weeks and then one day you don’t practice to cook dinner, because you “don’t have time today”. But that is fine, you will do it the next day! Then something else comes up, and…
I know what it is like to want to get better at something, you are super excited about it in the first few weeks and then one day you don’t practice to cook dinner, because you “don’t have time today”. But that is fine, you will do it the next day! Then something else comes up, and…
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