The Singing / Straw Blog
Alright singer… Today, we’re busting a myth I hear all the time… the idea that if you can’t sing well or perfectly match pitch, you must be tone deaf. I’ve lost count of how many times people have said to...
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I recently saw a post from a fellow vocal coach I really respect—he was sharing some thoughts on singing straws that caught my eye. Now, I’ll admit, the post was a little spicy. Basically, he was hinting that straw phonation...
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It’s Monday morning… grrrreat. After a long weekend of back-to-back gigging, the last thing you want to do is teach for another 8 hours. But alas, someone’s got to pay the bills! So, you stumble into the kitchen. Your partner’s...
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If you’re a music teacher—whether you lead a choir, teach private lessons, or work with vocal groups—you’ve probably seen how quickly vocal fatigue can creep in during long rehearsals. As a vocal coach and owner of Songbird Studios in the...
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As the air gets crisp and the layers come out, it’s time for one of my FAVORITE seasons: sweater weather! But just like your cozy fall wardrobe keeps you warm, your voice needs some extra care as the weather cools...
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