Author: Kathy Alexander
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Doc My Voice Feels ‘Tight’ Just Before My Period
There are some practical solutions a woman can take Dr. Jahn discusses the impact of the menstrual cycle on singing as well as solutions for a less responsive voice just prior to a period Dear Dr. Jahn, I notice that my voice gets a scratchy/fuzzy feeling a couple days before my period pretty much every…
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Help! I’m Singing Flat…What Can I Do?
How to Sing in Tune There are 6 top reasons singers go flat. Each one of these can be worked on -says Jaime Babbitt Here’s a little peek through the window of the life of a voice coach. A singer asks: “Someone told me I sounded a bit flat in my last performance. I am…
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How Long Should Your Daily Singing Practice Be?
Kathy Alexander and Simone Niles share their thoughts on a daily singing practice. KATHY ALEXANDER Music Teacher | Vocal Coach | Co-founder of Singdaptive SIMONE NILES Vocalist | Transformational Coach We asked Singdaptive instructors what thoughts they have on practicing singing everyday. Today, we hear from singer, author, vocal coach, choir director, and Singdaptive co-founder,…
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How To Be a 5-Star Hotel Singer
What the heck is a nebulizer and can it help my singing voice? Does the lure of global travel and performing in 5-star hotels spark an interest? (And do you know at least 100 pop songs?) Lisa Popeil interviews LA jazz singer, Courtney Lemmon, on the details of being a professional singer in this lucrative…
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Reset Your Tired, Tense Voice – Like Magic
Learn the exercises that effortlessly get your back in the singing game SOVT exercises are incredibly healthy for your vocal folds -says Kathy Alexander You know the clichéd image of the heavy-set opera singer who narcissistically sings, “Me! Me! Me! Meeee!” before she goes on stage? Well, she’s not as egocentric as you might think.…
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Should I Jump on the Nebulizer Bandwagon?
What the heck is a nebulizer and can it help my singing voice? Nebulizers (or, nebulisers) are being used by singers to “cure” ailments and promote vocal health – Dr. Anthony Jahn notes the dangers. Dear Dr. Jahn, I`ve heard some singer friends are using nebulizers to keep their voices in good condition. Honestly the…
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Singing After Laryngitis
Steps to get back to singing healthily Light movement is good for healing – says Tom Burke. If you are recovering from laryngitis, you are probably more than eager to get your voice back for your up-coming gigs or rehearsals. Singdaptive went to speech language pathologist and voice teacher Tom Burke to find out how…
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Songs for the Choral Auditions
Great songs for soprano, alto, tenor and bass voices. Here are some songs categorised by voice type and genre – appropriate for choir auditions. Award winning Music Director and Choral Clinician Brian Wismath encourages singers who are thinking of joining a choir to go and hear that choir in person: ‘Get a sense as to…
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Steamer, Vaporizer or Nebulizer – What’s the Diff?
Dr. Anthony Jahn shares when each one matters for your voice. Steamers and Rebulizers – do they really make a difference? Let’s address your concerns. Dr Jahn, A lot of my friends are session singers and they are raving about personal steamers and nebulizers, but they don’t seem to know the difference. Is there a…
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The 7 Best Audition Tips You’ll Ever Hear
Is there a sure-fire way to nail your audition? Whether it’s a reality show, a local band, a cruise ship spot or a musical, these audition tips may just make all the difference on the big day. So, you’ve picked your song, you’ve got a sparkly outfit and some killer moves. But is there a…