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When I was a new aspiring singer, I was completely clueless about gear. I started a band with other musicians who, fortunately, had a PA. But I showed up for my early gigs with some no-name junky mic that someone had gifted me when I was still a teenager. And I hadn’t developed my singing …
(Originally posted July of 2013) Are you feeling stuck and unexcited in a creative area or project that used to bring you joy? – Maybe in your life in general? It happens to the best of us and no, it isn’t caused by a lack of ability or worthiness. What is the cause? Well, that …
(Originally posted in April of 2016) “How long does it take to get through the book?” an adult student of mine once asked. She was referring to the “textbook” and accompanying exercise CD’s that I used at that time with my voice students. I had only been vocal coaching for a couple of years and …
Music Theory is not a sexy topic. And I know it’s not as fun as cranking up YouTube and singing with your favorite artists. But there are compelling reasons why all serious singers (including you!) should learn music theory. Does the concept scare you? Don’t let it! Quality Singing and Music Theory are Inseparable. I’m …
I spend a lot of time posting singing tips, vocal exercises, and other advice regarding being a singer, but I haven’t talked much about gear. So, let’s do that now. This is for newbie (or wannabe) performers who have limited or no experience with stage gear. When I was young, I completely neglected the concept …
The subject of performance anxiety often appears in my posts and videos. That’s because I had a severe case myself when I was younger, and it became paramount that I figure out how to move beyond it. I know I’m not alone. Most of us experience this kind of anxiety, at least to some degree. …
I’ve been in quite a few bands over the years. Right after college, I gigged as a solo original act in a cafe I worked in. Over the following decades, I sang and/or played keys in cover bands of all different sizes and makeups – from duos to a ten-piece wedding band with a …
Performance Anxiety isn’t just for performers. Well, I take that back. Performance anxiety IS for performers, but we are all performers. Asking your boss for a raise is a kind of performance. Dealing with a difficult family member is a kind of performance. Saying what you really think in a group of potential “disagreers” is …
