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You Should Just Give Up Singing… How To Deal With Criticism – Guest Post by Benny Valenzuela
Benny Valenzuela is one of my students and my marketing manager. He found an article in his Facebook news feed after another one of my students, Henry Crescini, commented on a post by another vocal coach. The other coach said some things that aren’t very nice about shattering glass with your voice. I don’t mind […]
Continue readingAbout Volume – Guest Post By Diane Pettipas
Diane Pettipas, one of my students, has made INCREDIBLE progress with her voice (you can check out her Singer Spotlight interview here). I found a post she wrote in the Cool Singer Clubhouse Facebook group (if you’re not in the group yet, you can join here), and I figured it’s too good not to share:) […]
Continue readingI am NOT a Master Vocal Coach!
Over the past ten years or so, I’ve quietly watched a trend developing in the vocal coaching community, which has caused me to shy away from many of my peers. I say this not out of disrespect to any other coach, nor to start some argument. I say it simply because I am not an […]
Continue readingVocal Health is an All-Day, Every-Day Necessity!
I have felt compelled to write this particular blog for some time, but just recently got around to it due to many of my singer friends dealing with issues due to the change in season. So, let me start by saying that I’ve written a lot about vocal health, discussed the issue with various doctors, […]
Continue readingOn Practicing – Words of Encouragement from John Bayne
What follows is a post from one of my best students, John Bayne. He wrote this in the Cool Singer’s Clubhouse, my private Facebook group that’s exclusively for my students. What he talks about is what many students experience. I know, I’ve been there too. It’s easy to just say “I’ll get to that tomorrow.” […]
Continue readingThe Vendera Digital Vocal Coach is Here
After 8 years in the making, my Vendera Digital Vocal Coach is finally here. And I can honestly say that is has already changed the was that I teach other singers and train my own voice. The original concept as described in Raise Your Voice was an all-encompassing software program for PC. But after thousands of […]
Continue readingIK Multimedia releases “iRing”
For those of you who need to multitaks as you mix music on your iPad, IK Multimedia has created the solution. Check out the new iRing HERE.
Continue readingFINALLY, a REAL warm up for Rock & Metal Singers!!!
I have been receiving countless emails since I released my latest warm up program. So, to answer a few of your questions about this “unique” new warm up routine, let me step back in time….I remember my first voice lesson at the age of 16 or 17. It was with an old piano teacher. She […]
Continue readingSingers need a stage performance workout as much as a vocal workout!
When was the last time you went to a concert and were blown away by the singer’s voice, but bored to death with their movement on stage and failure to interact with the crowd? Sadly, I can name several singers that have left me visually numb when attending their concerts. It’s sad when I saw […]
Continue readingA New Year’s gift from your vocal coach
Hello singers, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and I’m hoping you’ll have a wonderful New Year’s Holiday. If you’re out and about this New Year’s Eve, please be careful. I’m writing to offer you a gift to help you start the New Year right, especially if you’re making resolutions to improve your voice. […]
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