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Be a Copy Cat!đ»
đ€The Unforgettable Singer Newsletter đ«đ·Français en Basđ Here's what I'm scatting about this week : Copy that! Hey Reader, In African American culture, so many of our great entertainers learned purely from copying, whether itâs dancing, singing, cooking or any other art form. This tradition can easily be traced back to the oral traditions of Africa. In America, this way of learning was a necessity because music from this culture was not taught in schools. After more than 27 years of teaching,...
Anatomy vs technique: the truth about tongue ties
đ€The Unforgettable Singer Newsletter đ«đ·Français en Basđ Here's what I'm scatting about this week : Tongue Tied Hey Reader, One of my long-term students told me something a few years ago that changed how I understood his voice. After the birth of his daughter, doctors told him she had a tongue tie. Thatâs when he realized he had one too.And suddenly⊠everything made sense.Why certain exercises never worked the way I expected.Why progress was always slower than it âshouldâ have been.Why some...
Training on the days that arenât ideal
đ€The Unforgettable Singer Newsletter đ«đ·Français en Basđ Here's what I'm scatting about this week : Off days Hey Reader, Today is a good example of something I think a lot of us struggle with â training when conditions arenât optimal. I went to the gym feeling tired and a bit off. Normally, I like to push myself. I enjoy that feeling of doing a little more than last time.But today wasnât that day. I listened to my body. I did 4 exercises instead of 6. When I started feeling weak and nauseous,...
One Year. One Voice. Four Clear Goals.
đ€The Unforgettable Singer Newsletter đ«đ·Français en Basđ Here's what I'm scatting about this week : Your goals Hey Reader, It's 2026! Oh my gosh it feels so weird to write 2026. It feels like something out of a science fiction movie. But here we are right at the start, and with it comes that rush to do better/be better. But before you throw yourself into some crazy Tik Tok inspired vocal goal that youâll ditch in less than 3 weeks letâs come at it from a more sustainable and ego friendly...
Before 2025 Ends: My Wishes for Your Singing Journey in 2026
đ€The Unforgettable Singer Newsletter đ«đ·Français en Basđ Here's what I'm scatting about this week : Cheers ! Hey Reader, This is the very last newsletter of the year. I want to let you know how much I appreciate you rocking with me. Every time you open a newsletter or write me back, it lets me know that all my hard work is not in vain. With the close of 2025 I have some wishes for you. Here are 10 things I want you to learn and embody in 2026 and beyond : Itâs not too late to start singing...
The skill every singer needs⊠but no one teaches
đ€The Unforgettable Singer Newsletter đ«đ·Français en Basđ âš Workshop: Unforgettable Intros â January 5 at 7pm CET Hey Reader, this is the class singers donât realize they desperately need until theyâre on stage and freeze the moment itâs time to speak. If youâve ever watched a great artist walk onstage, say a few words, and instantly have the whole room leaning in⊠thatâs not luck.Thatâs a skill. And most singers never learn it. Why this matters Your intro sets the tone of your entire...
This simple change can boost your stage presenceâand income
đ€The Unforgettable Singer Newsletter đ«đ·Français en Basđ Here's what I'm scatting about this week : One small step Hey Reader, I know youâre probably tired and stressed with year-end festivities, holiday responsibilities and so much more, so Iâll keep this one short and sweet!Personally, this time of year always brings about a lot of reflection. Youâre probably looking at where you are currently and trying to decide what you want to create, change or let go of in the new year. One thing I know...
Are Your Gigs Feeding You⊠or Draining You?
đ€The Unforgettable Singer Newsletter đ«đ·Français en Basđ 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?
đ€The Unforgettable Singer Newsletter đ«đ·Français en Basđ Here's what I'm scatting about this week : What if ??? Hey Reader, Iâm going to start this newsletter with a quote I recently found which I love :âDonât chase goals. Chase environments that make the goal inevitableâ. I love this quote because it includes, in my opinion, very clear instructions. Lots of quotes sound nice but theyâre 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? Hereâs the Real Answer
đ€The Unforgettable Singer Newsletter đ«đ·Français en Basđ 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 : âShould I copy other artists?â My answer is, it depends.When youâre 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, Iâll give you song/artist/genre...