Remember those voiced consonants I warned you about in a previous post? Well, today I’m going to teach you how to USE them in a very strategic set of vocal warmup exercises. Done correctly, these exercises can help you erase your vocal break, add vocal resonance, loosen vocal tension, and widen your range without vocal… Read More » about Weird Vocal Exercises That Blend Head and Chest Registers
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Public Speaking Mastery – Chat with Peter George
There’s a lot more to great public speaking than you might first guess. In this episode, we’re going to get some insider tips and strategies by talking to Peter George, who is an expert at constructing and delivering a message that matters. Listen and Subscribe… Watch Youtube Video: More about Peter: Peter is an international… Read More » about Public Speaking Mastery – Chat with Peter George
Mechanical Licenses For Recording Projects: What, When, How [updated 2024]
Selling music? Do it Legally: License first! If you are doing a recording project of music that you intend to sell, you need to know about mechanical licenses. Of course, if you’re a songwriter or publisher, and want to get paid properly for your intellectual property, you need to understand mechanicals, too! Listen and… Read More » about Mechanical Licenses For Recording Projects: What, When, How [updated 2024]
Are Voiced Consonants Killing Your High Notes?
Articulating voiced consonants from the wrong place can kill your high notes! Enunciating these sounds tightly is a very common limiter of vocal range resonance. So, let’s talk about why and what we can do about it. High notes require the vocal apparatus to stretch and thin the vocal folds, and need a relaxed open… Read More » about Are Voiced Consonants Killing Your High Notes?
12 Vocal Resolutions To Rock the New Year -Updated
WHEW, we’re ending the year on a waltz (12-31-23 or 123-123) and have come to… 2024! I hereby challenge you to make this the best year ever for your voice! Here are some ideas to help you begin this January with intention and openness for opportunities to come for you and the people you can touch…. Read More » about 12 Vocal Resolutions To Rock the New Year -Updated
Gift Suggestions for Singers, Songwriters, Speakers and Musicians UPDATED 2023
Ya might want to print this list out… Do you have singers, speakers and/or musicians on your gift list? Here are some suggestions, updated for 2023! Please note: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you… Read More » about Gift Suggestions for Singers, Songwriters, Speakers and Musicians UPDATED 2023
My Voice’s Gratitude List
As Thanksgiving approaches this year, I am reminded of a thousand blessings that keep me in a state of gratitude. My list goes on forever … Finding that creativity has no age limit I’m finding the older I get, the braver I create. As I worked this year on Runaway Home the Musical – and… Read More » about My Voice’s Gratitude List
JP & Kat-Raio Rende Interview (Part 2): Chipmunks to Charts
This is Part 2 of my interview with primetime music creators JP and Kathryn Raio-Rende, owners of Earworm Music Company in New York City. If you haven’t yet, be sure to check out Part 1! Watch video LINKS * Find the Rendes and Earworm Music * Find their Emmy-winning Sesame Street song video … Read More » about JP & Kat-Raio Rende Interview (Part 2): Chipmunks to Charts
JP & Kat-Raio Rende Interview (Part 1): Creating Emmy-Winning Music
My guests today are primetime music creators JP and Kathryn Raio-Rende, owners of Earworm Music Company in New York City. This is Part 1 of our interview, which is so full of nuggets I couldn’t leave out, I decided to break it into two episodes for you. When you’re done, go on to Part 2! Watch… Read More » about JP & Kat-Raio Rende Interview (Part 1): Creating Emmy-Winning Music
Personal Branding for Music Artists – Megan Gersch Interview
Megan Gersch is my interview guest today, and she’s going to share some strategies to help us stand out from the crowd instead of just blending in. To build a successful music career, you need to grow a following; a body of work is your prime artistic asset, but a fanbase is your prime business… Read More » about Personal Branding for Music Artists – Megan Gersch Interview