Episode 43 – Drop Your Jaw
Drop your jaw!
If you take voice lessons you have no doubt heard this command. You have even likely felt the beneficial effects of doing the jaw drop.
Why does dropping the
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Episode 42 – Sing Like No One’s Listening
We all know the feeling. Our voice sounds great in the practice room, only to fall apart when we go to sing in front of others.
How can we get the same confidence
Episode 41 – Singing From First Principles
When you think of singers, Elon Musk usually does not come to mind. That's because Elon doesn't sing, at least not publicly.
But the trailblazing founder of Tesla and Space X does
Learn To Sing From Elon Musk
I'll start with a cheesy, LA name-dropping story.
I was working with an amazingly talented actress, who was auditioning for a film role that required her character to sing.
I had also
Fergie and the National Anthem
So, Fergie did her own, "unique" interpretation of the National Anthem, and it got a bit of attention, but not for the reasons I’m sure she wanted.
It was amazing to
Episode 39 – How to Make Your Teacher Love Working With You
Skilled, in-demand voice teachers see a high number of voice students in a given week, all vying for their attention.
With an extensive roster of students, there will always be those
Episode 38 – Trust, but Verify
"Trust, but verify" might come from the Ronald Reagan era but it is certainly applicable today.
The internet is a wonderful explosion of knowledge, and singing is no exception. The disruptive
Episode 37 – Stop Studying Already!
Studying your craft is critical to master your singing. But when does study become a crutch or avoidance mechanism?
Fear of failure. Fear of judgment.
These can be crippling.
Yet if we don't
Episode 36 – How High (or low) Should My Larynx Be?
The optimal positioning of the larynx is a subject that can certainly keep voice teachers debating.
Some feel a low larynx is optimal, while others will argue for a raised position.
This
Episode 34 – Are You Doing the Work?
A career in the entertainment business takes enormous dedication.
You are competing against the best in the world and you need to bring your absolute best to the table.
Dedication and hard