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The Power of Doing: What I Learned From a 90 Year Old Maestro
Most singers today are surrounded by information. You can find diagrams of the larynx, videos explaining resonance, warmup routines for every genre, and endless opinions on how the voice works. It is amazing how much knowledge is available, but sometimes the noise gets so loud that singers forget the most important truth: You learn to sing by doing. My earliest training wasn’t shaped by books or vocal pedagogy. It came from a ninety year old Italian maestro named Mario Lauren
What If You’re Already Good? (A True Story About Doubt and Breakthrough)
I’ll never forget this one lesson. She walks in—first time, brand new student. Big personality, great energy, super fun to talk to. Not...


The Art of Practicing Properly: Slow Down to Perfect Your Craft
In the world of music, there’s an age-old adage: Practice makes perfect.  But how we practice is what truly sets the foundation for...


Anchoring to the Music – Navigating the Pitchy Seas
In the vast ocean of singing, there’s one challenge that nearly every vocalist has faced at some point: going off pitch. It can feel...


Music Is a Language: The Key to Deep Musical Expression
Music is often referred to as a universal language, but what does that truly mean? It means that music has the power to convey emotions,...


The Three Types of Singers: Interested, Committed, and Obsessed — And Who Really Makes It?
The Three Types of Singers: Interested, Committed, and Obsessed — And Who Really Makes It? Every singer starts somewhere, often with a...
How a Classically Trained Vocalist Can Authentically Sing Contemporary Vocal Styles like R&B
If you are a classically trained vocalist looking to expand your repertoire and explore contemporary vocal styles like R&B, you may feel...


Vocal Register Control: When to Use Chest Voice and Head Voice
As a vocalist, understanding vocal register control is essential for producing various tones and styles in your singing. There are two...


My Journey Through Berklee’s Professional Certificate in Voice
It was long and demanding, but I did it. I’m officially a certificate holder from Berklee College of Music’s Online Division. When I enrolled, I wanted to push myself, challenge my assumptions, and grow as both a vocalist and a teacher. What I didn’t expect was how much this program would reshape the way I think about singing altogether. Before Berklee, I cut my teeth in the opera world. My foundation was built under the guidance of a ninety-year-old Italian maestro, Mario La


Whats holding you back: Part 2 - Trying new things
So you're an advanced vocalist - but you feel like you could be a lot better, wishing you had a couple tricks up your sleeve to wow the crowd, feeling your singing is one dimensional but don't know where to start? Well here are some tips to overcome these hurdles that are holding you back from being the best vocalist you can be! # 1 - Sing a style thats out of your comfort zone: Singing different styles can make all the difference, learning songs that are outside of your
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