Sing Every Day Podcast

I was practicing today at my piano, and I got frustrated when I couldn't sing a high a from a G and octave lower. But instead of getting too frustrated, I remembered this vocal exercise that works every time! Try it out :-) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sing-every-day/message

Here is a bit of breathing advice that is definitely approved by me! From the mouth of one of the great mezzos of the golden era. Have a listen, I know you'll find value in it! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sing-every-day/message

One of the best signs that you are doing the right thing... is boredom. Have a listen and you'll find out why :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sing-every-day/message

In this episode, you get tips from one of the greatest contraltos of the turn of the century on how to and the importance of learning how to relax into your high notes and you climactic notes! Learn this stuff now! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sing-every-day/message

I don't know about you guys, but I've got that Covid Depression, big time. It's so hard to get anything done, especially on days where depression hits hardest. So, how do you get the motivation to continue to better yourself? Listen here, and I'll show you what's been working for me lately! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sing-every-day/message

The last day of Mary Garden. This is a great insight into the hard work and most importantly, mindset of what it takes to be a great singer! Talent isn't born it is created. That's not a modern invention, as you'll soon hear. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sing-every-day/message

Our long dead friend, Mary Garden, talks about the coup de glotte, or 'shock of the glottis'. It's a term used in the theory of singing technique to describe a particular method of emitting or opening a note by an abrupt physical mechanism of the glottis (the space between the vocal folds). It's a technique I used to sing with that ultimately got me into a lot of vocal trouble. I'm with Mary on this one... avoid it. I'm really enjoying the wisdom of these great singers from the golden age of singing! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sing-every-day/message

Over the next 3 days we will take a look at the great singer, Mary Garden. Mary was not just known as a great singer, but one of the best performers alive. Today is a little inspiration on doing what it takes to reach your goals! Read Great Singers on the Art of Singing on Kindle. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sing-every-day/message

Where should you "place" the voice? ... in the mask? ... top of the head? ... the throat? What if I told you that doesn't matter at all if you don't have this one thing? Check out my video on finding and releasing your vocal tension --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sing-every-day/message

You don't even need to listen to this podcast… don't practice in the car!! That's all :) lol --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sing-every-day/message

I have been reading the book Atomic Habits. I've implemented a couple of the techniques from the book and it's really changed my life over the past few weeks. I wanted to drop a note about some of the techniques I use to build in better habits. 1. Set a date and time for the habit you want (ie. At 8:00a I will practice my scales) 2. Habit stacking. (ie. after my scales I will study a language, then I will do 5 minutes of yoga) 3. Set a timer! Want to practice for 25 minutes? Don't eyeball it. Set a timer and sit down (or stand up) and work! Let's build some great habits together so that we can all become better singers and make singing every day a habit! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sing-every-day/message

I stumbled across this easy technique for finding good posture from Great Singers on the Art of Singing... Check it out! 1. Stand on the balls of your feet, heels just touching the floor. 2. Hold your arms at your side in a relaxed condition. 3. Move your arms forward until they form an angle of forty-five degrees with the body. Press the palms down until the chest is up comfortably. 4. Now let your arms drop back without letting your chest fall. Feel a sense of ease and freedom over the whole body. Breath naturally and deeply. I tried this and I think it could be super helpful!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sing-every-day/message

Who's Charles Dalmores? I had no idea before this morning! He was a huge deal during the turn of the century. And he actually has a very unique path that I won't get much into here. He struggled against all odds to become a great opera singer and he is passionate that we all work our butts off the way he did! Have a listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sing-every-day/message

It feels like the universe is telling me to get my butt into gear and practice! Not just in music, but also in life. I stumbled across this great snippet from Great Singers on the Art of Singing! If you don't have that book, here's a link to it: Great Singers on the Art of Singing The kindle version is super cheap! I'll be reading parts of it at least once a week so you can really get a feel of how these old singers were so great at what they did, and how you can achieve greatness in your own singing! And Happy 4th of July! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sing-every-day/message

I had an amazing night the other night with my friend, neighbor and life coach, Christian. He helped me put some things into perspective during this difficult covid time... I think you'll like this story about me remembering my "why?" and I hope it helps you remember yours too! Because right now, we all need it! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sing-every-day/message

Entanglement is a weird part of singing that I don't think gets addressed enough. It's basically muscles that get entangled in other muscles that eventually stop you from singing freely... It goes deeper than that still... not just muscles but emotions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sing-every-day/message

I take an excerpt from the famous book "Great singers on the Art of Singing." This section really struck my hard this morning as it helped me give myself a break from being a perfectionist. Trying to sing perfectly might not be the perfect solution to having a singing career! Who knew?!

If I can go from welfare to singing on the biggest stages around the world, you can accomplish anything!

This episode comes off of the excitement of me (finally) publishing my book!! It's out on kindle and soon to be paperback. Go download it, it's called "How to get high: The key to freeing yourself from vocal prison and making singing high notes easy again." I go over a chapter about loving your voice and not only how important that is for your mental health, but your vocal technique. Enjoy.

Somebody recently brought up the pomodoro technique to me when talking about practicing. I've used this technique before, but only when writing my book. I have never used it for practicing voice. So I dive into what it is and how I can help you become a better singer. Wanna write a book with this technique? Check out my guy Joshua! Write A Book Fast - Join The 30 Day Book Writing Challenge --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I made an epiphany the other day when listening to a recording I did with a couple of companies. I hated my singing. It wasn't until I heard a recording from earlier in the year of myself that I figured out what was wrong. I hadn't been practicing enough. The recording from earlier in the year was BOMB. But that was when I was practicing every day and in the heart of teaching people with my 21 Day Sing Every Day vocal program. It was amazing to me how much those exercises mattered in my voice!

Are you getting tired of the same old practicing pattern? Tired of scales? Tired of the same old songs? Need another creative outlet? Well... Film yourself! It's an excellent way to judge your acting skills and really work on your audition rep in a safe and fun environment! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Having trouble practicing during covid? We all are! I am. My friends are. It's so hard. But you can do this! Let's use this time to our advantage! Come on! You can do this!

In this episode, I talk about the mentality of high notes. Some teachers think you should just turn off your brain and let the high notes go. That was too stressful for me, so I changed teachers and you'll hear the difference in this show!

Why is the [a] vowel so weird. Some teachers want it bright. Some want it dark? Well, in this episode I tell you well, and then I tell you how to sing the PERFECT [a] vowel!

If you're like me, you were told there are certain gigs to say "no" to, but which ones are those? How do you know? Who do you trust? Well... I think trust yourself, and push yourself! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I read an article back in college about why some people's vocal cords get tired, and some don't. For instance... how on earth is Steven Tyler still singing?! Well, I'll answer that here! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today my 8 month old Aleksi joins as my original plan gets derailed and we talk about how to do your art when life distracts you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

First of all, I'm sorry the quality of this podcast is so crappy. I had to copy it from my instagram live post. Second, have you ever heard that your singing isn't "italianate" enough? I have and I think it's BS!

There's a trend in today's singing. Who can sing loudest or most exciting? But I think the most important thing in singing is beauty. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hey Yall! in this show I talk about the most ethical way to defeat your singing rivals and lead the pack!! This sounds more ominous than it is, but it's really about self improvement and mastery! Thanks for showing up!

In this episode I talk about some of the best steps you can take in order to get a manager. No, this won't ensure you get one, but it will ensure that when you are ready to have one that you have as many ducks in a row as possible! Marketing yourself towards management is a class I wish they had in college. Well, here's a few tips I have to help. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode I talk about one of the harsh realities of the opera world. The fact that no one is going to make this career happen for you. It's up to you to make it happen. Don't wait to be discovered and keep working.

Hey There! In this episode I want to talk about old school singers! I also talk about a project I've done during quarantine, self publish a public domain book!! You can do it too!

Have a listen in! Today I talk about my worst auditions ever and what came from them. They're a little cringeworthy, but a little funny, and they have a nice lesson in the end, lol.

On this episode I go through my 3 tips to leaving stage fright in the past, forever. And I am speaking from experience here :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode and I give you my tried-and-true method of singing consistently and beautifully. Something that I used to struggle with all the time, but then I figured out how to do it. It’s pretty easy, but takes a lot of work! I know you can do it :-) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the show. This episode will give you a little bit of background about me and y journey as a singer. There will be tips and advice about a career as a professional singer! Thanks for joining and enjoy my story! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app