Wisdom for 2020
Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday. I was in Florida (where I grew up) for the holiday visiting family and doing a whole lot of nothing which was BLISSFULLY perfect. Now I’m back in the swing of things, and it got me thinking about what words of motivation I have for you as you embark on this new year and new decade. And I was reminded of something my meditation wrote
Three Blindspots Preventing Growth In You Singing and Your Career
Are you doing everything you can for your singing? I bet you’re not. And I say that with zero judgement whatsoever cause I’ve been where you are. If it feels like you’re close, like you’re one step from getting the sound you want whenever you want, you’re one performance away from feeling like you “own” it, like you’re one step away from that big break…. Listen up. Your singing is a reflection of you. There’s something you’re
Why Singers Feel Burnt Out
Ever wonder why singers feel burnt out? Let me know if any of this sounds familiar: “Start posting covers on YouTube”, they said… the fans will come rushing in. “Play out, book as many gigs as you can”, they said. Better yet, do FREE gigs for exposure. No, wait….PAY to play! If you’re an opera singer or musical theater singer: “Change your repertoire” or “Loose 10lbs” they said, ” Just move to NYC!” Give away
This Tool Is Like Rocket Fuel For Your Technique And Your Career
If you are a singer who is currently feeling stuck and unhappy with where your singing and your career is… And you’re ready to bust through the blocks, build a foundation and sing in a way that yields much bigger results… And not just any results, but the kind that you’re actually excited about… Then you won’t want to miss what I have to share with you today. Since 1999, I’ve sang with major opera companies around the
A Tool For Stability In Breath Support
When it comes to vocal technique, I think the thing singers struggle with the most is (drumroll please). . . . breath support! Would you agree?? That’s why regardless of if you’re a pro who’s been at this for a while or you’re a new singer just starting out, you can never have too many tools in your arsenal for good breath support. And of all the things you can do to improve your breath support, there’s one global idea you need
The Key To Better Auditions
Today I’m talking about vocal auditions . . . . your absolute favorite thing 😖 😲, I know! – Why you get so psyched out. – Why performances always go better. – Why it doesn’t have to be that way! I explain ALL those things and give you the key to nailing those vocal auditions in this recent FB live. Watch here: You need to know this! And one more thing. . . . . .while you’re there watching
3 Big Mistakes Singers Make – Are You Making Them Too?
Today I’m gonna discuss 3 Big Mistakes that I see singers making all the time without even realizing it. Make these mistakes, and you’re going to have a hell of a time EVER getting off the day-job band wagon and making a big impact with your voice. These 3 Big Mistakes all grow out of one thing. . . . You think of yourself as an Artist. NO! You are a BUSINESS Until you stop thinking
What Perfectionism, Joy and Detachment Have To Do With Singing
I went to an elementary school talent show recently, and it was about as chaotic and hysterical as you would imagine. But one thing struck me as each kid got up to do their thing – how much JOY they had while performing. It didn’t matter how good or bad of a dancer/singer/magician/violinist they actually were. Those kids were just SO happy to be up there performing their little hearts out, sharing their excitement and
Why You Should Never Fight With A Pig
I heard this the other day. . . . “Never fight with a pig. You get dirty, and the pig loves it!” It made me laugh. And then it made me think. We’ve all experienced haters at one time or another on our artistic journey. There are plenty of spiteful, competitive singers and snarky industry professionals out there who want to tear you down to feel better about themselves. They’re so insecure about their own
This matters MORE then talent. . . .
If you’ve been a member of my tribe for a while now, you know that one of the things that feeds my soul is gardening. Every summer I do a vegetable garden with my daughter (who’s now 6yrs old – just. can’t. handle.) I was out in my garden this morning picking more cucumbers then I know what to do with (have any good pickle recipes??) and so many luscious tomatoes (salsa anyone??) and
Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy (and of good singing!!)
I offer this to you today as a simple, mindful gift. A wise man once wrote: You’re neither superior nor inferior to others. You’re unique. You’re rare. Drop the comparisons. There never has been, nor will there ever be another you. And your voice is as singular as you are. Be you. Do you. Take your eyes off everyone else – detach from the demands of comparison and connect to the awareness
Classical Singing vs. Pop Singing – Head Voice
I’ve got a question for you. . . . How do you feel about singing in your head voice? Is it no biggie? Or do you cringe at the mere thought of it? Or somewhere in between? If you’re a classical singer: You probably luuuuuuuuuuv singing in your head voice. After all, it’s the warm fuzzy place you call home ninety percent of the time. It’s your happy place – UNTIL – someone asks you to sing a contemporary
My Secret Weapon Is Now YOUR Secret Weapon!
Ever wonder if there’s one thing you could do to always sing well? Kind of like a secret weapon that would give you power & reliability every single time. Well, I happen to believe there actually is such a concept to sing well. And once you know it, it globally changes what your body does to make sound when you sing. I know your curious. . . . I call it a secret weapon because of
Interested in doing The 4 Month Intensive? Don’t miss this!
I’m thrilled to announce that today, I’m opening up a big discount on The 4 Month Intensive and the Second Level Intensive only to members of my Virtual Voice Studio. It’s TIME SENSITIVE so watch this video now for the details! My Intensives have helped singers just like you, who are ready and hungry for a change. As life has proven to me again and again: If you want different results, then you have to try a different
One Simple Strategy That Successful Singers Employ To Up Their Game
I know the path of a singer can sometimes feel like a slog. You’re so passionate about the music and you connect to the art form, but you have this nagging feeling like there’s more potential in your voice then you are accessing. If you could only access it, you’d finally gain the momentum you’re seeking in your singing journey. There’s lots of reasons you might feel this way. Perhaps you’re realizing you didn’t have