Should You Sing with Cold or Flu
Flu Season Even though the holiday season can be fun and joyful, it is also a time when colds and flues seem more prevalent. A common query I get at this time of [...]
Nodes and Polyps
Q: If a singer develops nodules or polyps on their vocal cords from overuse, what is the likelihood of recovery and continued success as a vocalist?" Nola A: To begin with, nodules (nodes) and polyps are [...]
Mariah Carey’s Vocal Problems
Within hours of Mariah Carey opening her Chanteuse tour in Tokyo on October 4, 2014, the media was awash with insulting videos and news stories about how badly she sounded. If you listen [...]
Finding the Right Microphone
What a Difference a Mic Makes This blog tip is adapted from Jeannie Deva’s eBook: Singer’s Guide to Powerful Performances, Chapter 22: Finding the Right Microphone. The microphone is the gateway to your amplified [...]
Herbal Remedies
This information is not intended as medical advice and does not replace competent medical treatment when symptoms are severe or the result of infection. The following four herbal supplements can usually be purchased [...]
Vocal Cool-Downs, Really?
Your singing voice is produced from the rapid and highly precise actions of small muscles in and around the larynx (voice box). As with any type of demanding physical activity, circulation increases and [...]
Learning a Song – Learn the Melody
There’s a secret reason and wonderful result achieved when you practice the melody separately from the lyrics. Some years ago, while I was helping an experienced singer learn a song for her [...]
Learning a Song – Finding the Right Key
At each point in your ever-developing career, it’s essential to always put forth your best presentation. This includes knowing how to choose a song key that enables you to sound your best [...]