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Are Your Gigs Feeding You… or Draining You?
🎤The Unforgettable Singer Newsletter 🇫🇷Français en Bas👇 Here's what I'm scatting about this week : Your why? Hey Reader, With everything that surrounds living an artistic life it is very easy to forget the reasons why we do what we do. First and foremost you gotta eat and pay the bills. This is probably one of the biggest obstacles we face as artists because there is a consistent exit of money and yet an often inconsistent entrance of that much needed money. This means that at one time or...
What If You Actually Succeeded at Your Singing Goals?
🎤The Unforgettable Singer Newsletter 🇫🇷Français en Bas👇 Here's what I'm scatting about this week : What if ??? Hey Reader, I’m going to start this newsletter with a quote I recently found which I love :“Don’t chase goals. Chase environments that make the goal inevitable”. I love this quote because it includes, in my opinion, very clear instructions. Lots of quotes sound nice but they’re as useful as a cheerleader that shows up for 15 minutes and leaves you when you need them most. Now we all...
Should You Copy Other Artists? Here’s the Real Answer
🎤The Unforgettable Singer Newsletter 🇫🇷Français en Bas👇 Here's what I'm scatting about this week : To copy or not to copy? Hey Reader, Whenever I work with students who are beginning to develop their style, this question always comes up : “Should I copy other artists?” My answer is, it depends.When you’re first starting out you most likely are not clear on what you like and dislike about other singers. Your job therefore is to study. As your teacher, I’ll give you song/artist/genre...
One Skill That Can Make or Break Your Show
🎤The Unforgettable Singer Newsletter 🇫🇷Français en Bas👇 Here's what I'm scatting about this week : To speak or not to speak Hey Reader, There are so many pieces to the puzzle of being a great performer that have very little to do with the act of singing. Today I’d like to talk about one that will not only be instrumental in building a lasting fan base but also be helpful if you sell merchandise during your concerts. In fact, this one thing can make or break your show.It’s how you talk to your...
What It Really Takes to Be a Touring Jazz Singer
🎤The Unforgettable Singer Newsletter 🇫🇷Français en Bas👇 Here's what I'm scatting about this week : Being a jazz singer Hey Reader, All of you that read my newsletter know that I’m a voice teacher, but when I’m not in class I’m on stage usually doing one of the following : singing jazz, gospel, soul/rnb, other. Yes, I do all of that and each of those genres require very different skills. As I’m on my way home from an international jazz tour I thought I’d take the time to talk about what it...
Stop Waiting to Be Good: The Beauty of Starting from Zero
🎤The Unforgettable Singer Newsletter 🇫🇷Français en Bas👇 Here's what I'm scatting about this week : On being a beginner Hey Reader, So many of you know that I turned 50 in June. This is a major milestone. I’ve made it to half a century. I’ve learned so many things and made so many mistakes, but I’m still here.While I was in the gym the other day, I was thinking about what it means to be a beginner.While I’m no stranger to working out, I’m having to totally change my workouts and diet to fit my...
✈Touring the World: 10 Survival Tips Every Performer Needs
🎤The Unforgettable Singer Newsletter 🇫🇷Français en Bas👇 Here's what I'm scatting about this week : 10 touring tips Hey Reader, There are so many ways to be a performing artist. Some are lucky to find a local spot where they can hold a residency, which allows them to earn a living while living in the comforts of their own home. This is becoming more and more rare. Others tour nationally, staying within the confines of their country and therefore their own language, culture and customs and then...
10 Ways to Speed Up Your Vocal Progress (Even If You Feel Stuck)
🎤The Unforgettable Singer Newsletter 🇫🇷Français en Bas👇 Here's what I'm scatting about this week : Go faster Hey Reader, If you’ve ever felt like your voice just isn’t improving fast enough, you’re not alone. Many singers think vocal progress should happen in a straight line — but the truth is, great singing comes from consistency, awareness, and smart training. Whether you’re just starting or already performing, these 10 strategies will help you improve faster, gain control, and actually...
Singers: What Illness Really Does to Your Voice (and What to Do)
🎤The Unforgettable Singer Newsletter 🇫🇷Français en Bas👇 Here's what I'm scatting about this week : I'm sick Hey Reader, Ok, so it’s official. You’re SICK! Now let’s figure out what might be going on with the voice and how to deal with it, as well as how to minimise its affects on your voice.For those of you that study with me, you know the first thing I’m going to do in a lesson is a lip trill/bubble to see exactly what is going on. I’m looking for : Bridging Modification of range Clarity of...
Singing While Sick? Here’s When to Cancel — and When to Show Up
🎤The Unforgettable Singer Newsletter 🇫🇷Français en Bas👇 Here's what I'm scatting about this week : 'Tis the season to be snotty! Hey Reader, Well Autumn has arrived with its fiery orange and burnt sienna leaves. While we can still enjoy a coffee on the terrace at a little café, the temperature is dropping steadily every day. Time to pull out the long sleeve shirts, scarves and… tissues. Yep, viruses are back as well. So today I want to take the time to help you navigate your voice, your voice...