Mixed voice – is there a more confusing yet in-demand vocal technique? But what is it and why does everyone desire it so much?

Ah, the predicament of the tortured artist... You’ve dedicated your whole life to your craft, and not only do you not get rewarded for your talents, you watch from the sidelines as hustlers get all the glory.

Do you find vocal technique daunting? Yeah? Probably because it’s full of jargon and specialist buzzwords. Allow me to help you out…

This may sound like an obvious question. But how exactly does somebody learn how to sing? For a novice starting their singing journey, the challenge can seem overwhelming.

Whether it’s an open mic night or Wembley Stadium, all performers know the same thing – that performing live is a heightened experience. And this is exactly why you can never truly prepare for it – or can you?

Performances of the US national anthem are regular events in the global calendar. Many singers absolutely smash it, to the point where they become defined by it. Others...not so much….

You do NOT need to pump or tense your abdominal wall when you sing. This is a long-standing myth and misconception, unfortunately still taught by MOST singing teachers.

In the words of Paul Simon, “every generation throws a hero up the pop charts”. It is indeed true that every generation has one true artist who paves the way for others. And it could be argued that Amy Winehouse was my generation’s hero.

I hauled the internet for gadgets and gizmos that could make the perfect Christmas present for the beloved singer in your life.

Who is Lisa Fischer, you may ask? Only the most technically elite contemporary singer, possibly of all time.

Despite our best efforts to ascend to the lofty heights of enlightenment, we spiritual folk can – and do – fall into several traps. Let’s take a deep dive into the concepts of spiritual bypassing and shadow integration...

We can’t see the voice, or touch it, or really feel it all. As a result, the voice is shrouded in mystery. And I have often observed that this mystery develops into fear.

With an increasing amount of herbal teas on the market, are there any that can genuinely help singers to perform at their best? Let’s take a look at some of the published research and listen to what medical professionals have to say about the herbs in these brews…

At one time or another, most singers have felt the panic of a sore throat on the eve of an important recital, or been struck by fear as our nostrils block up upon the morn of a big gig. How can singers navigate this challenge and get their voice gig-ready?

At one point or another, a singer in training may be told to ‘sing from the diaphragm’, but what does that really mean?