The Singing / Straw Blog
Is my voice broken… or just tired? This is one of the most common questions singers ask themselves, usually mid rehearsal, mid song, or mid Sunday morning service when things suddenly start feeling harder than they did yesterday. Your tone...
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One of the most common questions I hear as a vocal coach sounds something like this: “What are the best warm-ups for [insert your voice part here]?” And every time I hear it, I want to gently pause the conversation...
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So you just CRUSHED your solo in choir practice. And by “crushed,” I mean: You nailed that one impossible section, made someone’s grandma cry, and for a moment... you genuinely considered quitting your day job. The only hiccup? Now every...
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Coaching (or parenting) a tween singer can feel like a rollercoaster. One day they are belting confidently, and the next, their voice cracks or strains on a note that used to feel easy. If that sounds familiar, you are not...
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It’s the last day between Christmas and New Year’s, which means, by now you’ve probably either: You’ve lost track of what day it is You’re eating brie for breakfast and calling it protein Or you’re deeply questioning every life decision…...
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