by Kate Cardon | Performance Skills, Technique, Voice
Many passionate singers decide to pursue university level education in Voice through a college or university. But there are surprising differences in different types of degree programs that can be helpful to consider as you select which schools you may apply to! Here...
by Kate Cardon | Breath Support Articles, Technique, Voice
It’s difficult to overstate how important breathing is to the process of singing (or speaking!). But, if we break the action of singing down to its simplest components, it is a function of just two pillars: controlled intake and release of breath, coupled with...
by Kate Cardon | Expand Your Range Articles, Technique, Unlock Your Voice Articles, Voice
Note: This post will use the term ‘male’ to indicate persons assigned male at birth, regardless of current gender identity. This is because a testosterone-dominant puberty strongly influences the development of your voice, even if hormone replacement...
by Kate Cardon | Coaching, Technique, Voice
As a singer, you’re probably already aware of how many facets there are to learning how to give an effective performance. You’ve got to have reliable vocal technique to trust that your voice will always do what you intend, even under pressure. You’ve...
by Kate Cardon | Technique, Voice
Singing in a choir is a wholely unique and thrilling experience. Being part of the wall of sound and texture of harmonies is a special feeling that brings many singers great satisfaction. Sometimes, however, choral singers face vocal challenges that are unique to this...
by Kate Cardon | Coaching, Performance Skills, Practicing, Technique, Voice
As singers, we are both musicians and actors. We have a responsibility both to the music itself, and also to the lyrics and emotional truth of the story each song sets out to tell. While singers are generally expressive people naturally, putting your feelings on...
