Usher Inspires Me Every Week
Usher Usher is a wonderful coach on The Voice. He really gets through to the singers how important being in shape is, as is breathing. When my students arrive, the first step is to breathe and stretch. If someone says, “Oh, I worked out before I came here”, I can tell if they have. Let me repeat… Singing is not working out! Working out is working out. Jessica Marciel This week, Usher... [Read more]
Why do you want to sing?
Why do you want to sing? Fame? Money? Popularity? These are all wrong answers Why do you want to wake up in the morning? Are you doing a job you can’t wait to get to? Do you look at the clock all day to see how much time you have left before it’s time to go home? Singing is an Art. It’s that simple. You soothe your soul and others when you sing well. You want to share... [Read more]
Crossing The Bridge
Ken has studied vocal training with me for four years. He came to me a good singer. His style is 60′s The Doors, and Creed, etc. he does Jim Morrison so well, I thought he could be an impersonator. His natural voice is deep and rich like Jim’s. It made sense to go that way. If any agents out there need a Jim Morrison, call me! (702-809-5202) Ken Is that good! Ken, and his beautiful... [Read more]
A Student Awakening
I have a young student who recently came back to me after a 3-year absence. I taught her as a young teen. Her look was Goth. bangs covered her whole face. I didn’t know how she could see, to walk!. I connect with a very high percentage of students. It is rare when there is nothing there; though it does happen once in a while. I almost always know when a student will probably return for another... [Read more]
How much do you want to sing?
Jennifer Hudson I have been cruising YouTube recently, watching many so-called coaches try to sell their packages on a course of ‘How To Sing’. Some of them are funny, and some are just so basic, I feel like their material could be taught in one hour. There is so much more to singing than singing. First of all, the whole business side of Show Business has changed so much, over time. You... [Read more]
