We love the myth of the “prodigy” because it gives us an excuse. If greatness is just a gift you’re born with, you don’t have to feel bad about not having it. It lets you off the hook. But in my years as a vocal coach, I’ve seen the truth: the gap between a hobbyist […]
How to Move the Needle: Moving Past “Mediocre” A friend recently reached out to me with a goal for the next few years: they wanted to stop being “mediocre” at his music practice. They listed guitar, piano, drums, and singing. The realisation had hit them that music brought them such joy (I can relate!), and
I’ve written about vocal mechanics from a number of different angles, but here I want to hit a specific issue directly. The number of women who come to me wanting to “fix” their break or find more power is striking. Some arrive with issues around pitch or stamina, but for the vast majority, the primary
Why Men Struggle to Sing High Notes I’ve written about this topic from a number of different angles, but here I want to hit it directly. The number of men who come to me wanting to improve their range is striking. Yes, some arrive with issues around pitch, stamina, or general vocal weakness, but for
I’ve talked before about how some songs are more helpful for the voice, and some songs are less helpful for the voice. A semi-regular discussion I have with clients is closely related: certain songs don’t just test your voice — they actively teach you about great singing. Start Simple When people first learn piano or
For those who may remember, I broke my foot over Christmas. I rolled over my ankle – didn’t even fall down – but a VERY loud crack was audible, like thick bamboo being snapped. And the rest is history. It’s been about 3 weeks since the original injury. As a result of being a husband,
This guide explores common vocal problems and vocal technique troubleshooting need to deal with when their voice feels weak, tired, or unreliable. If your voice seems to have changed with age, illness, or overuse, these articles will help you understand what is happening and what you can realistically do about it. Everything here is written
An astute question was asked by a singer this week. They noticed something in their own practice that prompted them to ask “do singers get bored of singing the same songs?”. Here’s the usual process The process they experienced is possibly something you’ve noticed yourself 1) You decide to learn a favourite song. It’s an
