From Singer To Artist

Singing Through Allergies: How to Protect Your Voice During Allergy Season

Seasonal allergies can wreak havoc on your singing voice — dryness, congestion, and inflammation can make even basic warm-ups feel impossible.
In this episode, Coach Bri and Coach Kate join me to break down what’s really happening when allergies affect your voice and how to keep singing safely through it.
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From Starving To Thriving: The Mindset That Leads To Success

In this heart-to-heart with fellow voice teacher and creative coach Sarah Bishop, we dove into the mental side of singing - the difference between chasing success from desperation and creating from alignment.
Together we unpack how singers can shift from “starving artist” energy into thriving creative flow, reclaim their power, and build careers (and voices) rooted in joy, trust, and integrity.
📍Mentioned Resource: Check out The Singer’s Path Inner Circle here: https://singerspath.mykajabi.com/singers-path-inner-circle-holiday
Download the free Abundant Artist Audio Tracks here: https://singerspath.mykajabi.com/abundant-artist-audio
Follow Sarah on Instagram @singwithbish
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Being A Performer With Chronic Illness

Coach Kate and Coach Bri share their stories of living, singing and performing with chronic illness.
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Want To Learn How To Harmonize? Start Here

Learning how to harmonize can be such a daunting task - especially if you’ve never really done it before. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be super hard to learn! To talk about how to learn harmonizing I had the whole VTS team join me for this episode.
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How To Pick The Right Songs For Your Voice

I always say that song choice has the potential to make or break you, so it’s super important that you learn to pick the right songs for your voice. Coach Emily, Coach Bri and I talked about the different occasions of singing (practice vs performance vs audition) and how to choose which songs to sing for each, so that you can make more progress in your singing practice AND wow your audience at any performance or audition.
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How To Control Your Volume In Singing

You don’t need to push harder to get more volume. In fact, the more you try to muscle your way through, the more tension shows up - and that’s what blocks your power.
Coach Bri, Coach Emily, Coach Juliana and I explored what volume actually is, why it’s not the same as power, and how to get loud or soft without sacrificing tone. You’ll learn why singers often yell when trying to be heard, how to scale your dynamics safely, and how to develop intensity without overworking your voice.
If you want to get louder without losing control - or sing softly without sounding weak - this is for you.
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How To Keep Your Voice Healthy For The Long Run

Your vocal cords are muscles. And just like any other muscle, they need care, recovery, and smart habits to stay strong.
This deep dive into vocal health clears up what it really means to take care of your voice. You’ll learn how inflammation works, why fatigue isn't always a problem, and what to do to take care of your voice.
📍Mentioned Resource: check out our how to practice episode here: https://youtu.be/5_wvcqicHAM
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Can’t Riff? Start Here

Riffs, runs, melismas - whatever you call them - can feel like the ultimate vocal flex… until they completely fall apart.
Here’s the truth: most singers don’t struggle with the notes themselves. They struggle with the timing, shape, and delivery of riffs. And the good news? That’s fixable.
This breakdown shows you how to slow down and smooth out your riffs, why fewer notes often work better, and how to practice riffs in a way that makes your muscle memory actually stick. You’ll also hear us break down a riff to show you an example.
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The 13 Biggest Myths Around Songwriting

So you’re wanting to start with or improve your songwriting, but you’re somehow feeling blocked… If you’re experiencing this, there’s a fair chance that you have some limiting beliefs around songwriting. So let’s address some common songwriting myths so that you can get unblocked and start writing (again)!
📍Mentioned Resource: Enroll in our 8 week coaching program “Songwriting For Singers” here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/songwriting-for-singers-cohort-enrollment
Enrollment closes on Sunday October 19th!
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Common Songwriting Mistakes And How To Avoid Them

We’ve been working with songwriters from all walks of life… some that have never written a song before, some that have written many - yet we see a lot of the same mistakes coming up for these writers.
Let’s look at some of the most common mistakes songwriters make, so that you don’t have to fall into those same traps!
📍Mentioned Resource: Enroll in our 8 week coaching program “Songwriting For Singers” here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/songwriting-for-singers-cohort-enrollment
Enrollment closes on Sunday October 19th!
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