Ever wonder why stars get vocal problems? Why they lose their voices after years of being in the business? So do I. It doesn’t have to happen. But what does it take to avoid vocal problems and maintain vocal health? So many are still unaware that there’s another way. Wouldn’t you think they’d  consult the best in the business to keep their voices at their peak? Yeah, me too. And sometimes, even if they do, [...]

Lately in the news, popping up here and there, I’m noticing canceled concerts due to “cold and chest infection” and singers on vocal rest recovering from nodules. This posted on Adele’s site this past week: “WOLVERHAMPTON WOVERSHOWS POSTPONED – It is with regret that due to continuing problems with a serious cold and chest infection, Adele has to postpone her shows this weekend in Wolverhampton on Saturday Sept 10th and Sunday Sept 11th. Her doctors [...]

As one of the top vocal coaches in the country, I frequently hear: “What are your top vocal tips for singers?” Well, I could rattle off a long list, and yammer on for hours. (Yeah, I’m a nerd when it comes to vocals…) And I have a long list of favorite tricks up my sleeve over 20+ years of coaching singers…. But I love a challenge – so I pretended that I had only 5 [...]

No matter how accomplished I get at my craft as a singer and artist (that’s me in the photo), I always get a tad bit nervous. My jitters come and go, but anytime pressure mounts, there I am with my heart pounding out of my chest and cottonmouth (ok, a little exaggerated). Whenever I tell people that, they look at me in disbelief – why would I, the professional, get nervous? My response is always: [...]

Singers want to sound good when they sing live. Whether you’re aiming to be a rockstar or diva, or just want to sound better, did you know that with just a few tweaks, you can make significant changes. Here are my singing lesson secrets that I’ve found to make a huge difference for singers when they step on a stage. For each of you, depending on your vocal goals, one or more of these may be your key to transforming your live vocals.