Singing Matters
Bringing together Australia's best pedagogues, singers, industry experts, and practitioners to answer all your voice-related questions.
Voice types and fachs for younger or untrained voices: Why it matters and why it doesn’t!
One of the questions that always comes up when working with new students is “What is my voice type?”. There
Developing Singing Skills with Sondheim
Stephen Sondheim’s contribution to 20th Century music theatre is undeniably important. Let’s explore how singers can develop different vocal skills,
Supercharge your practice routine with motor learning
Sometimes if feels like what we practise in the studio doesn’t transfer onto stage but understanding concepts from motor learning
Vocal Health: More than a voice
Christine came for her first singing lesson with me last year. She had been experiencing problems with reaching high notes,
Teen-Agency in the Singing Studio
Eva* came into my studio at the age of 13 as a charismatic and confident singer-actor with a very strong
Repertoire Selection and Tessitura: Finding the Perfect Match
As the new year begins and we re-open our singing studios, many of us will be engaged in one of
Voice types and fachs for younger or untrained voices: Why it matters and why it doesn’t!
One of the questions that always comes up when working with new students is “What is my voice type?”. There
Teen-Agency in the Singing Studio
Eva* came into my studio at the age of 13 as a charismatic and confident singer-actor with a very strong
Demystifying vocology for singing teachers
While vocology may be a relatively young specialisation within the voice field (it turned 30 in 2020!), it has become
Why singing matters
As I sit in front of my computer with another long list of to-do’s in preparation for the next day
Kicking performance anxiety to the curb – Sarah Marshall
So, you’re feeling sick to your stomach.. Your legs are jittery, (in fact everything feels jittery and uncoordinated!)… Your heart
Developing Singing Skills with Sondheim
Stephen Sondheim’s contribution to 20th Century music theatre is undeniably important. Let’s explore how singers can develop different vocal skills,
Demystifying vocology for singing teachers
While vocology may be a relatively young specialisation within the voice field (it turned 30 in 2020!), it has become
Why singing matters
As I sit in front of my computer with another long list of to-do’s in preparation for the next day
Kicking performance anxiety to the curb – Sarah Marshall
So, you’re feeling sick to your stomach.. Your legs are jittery, (in fact everything feels jittery and uncoordinated!)… Your heart
10 tips for filming a self-tape audition
Even pre-pandemic, self-tape auditions were increasingly common. For many musicals, a video submission is often required in order to secure
Teaching Rock Singing Part I: Defining Style and Balanced Exercises
Teaching singers rock music can be a sensitive, if not confusing topic. Especially for those who may not personally identify
Teaching Rock Singing Part II: Imbalanced Exercises and Proper Mindset
Once your students are properly warmed up and have a balanced range of notes to sing in (as discussed in
A Shout-Out to “Head Voice”
For quite some time, the idea that one must train voice classically before singing other styles of music has been
Exploring style: Jazz and blues
Devotees of any style of music will spend their entire careers trying to learn, explore and grow within that style.
Surviving studio concert season
As any singing teacher would know, organising a recital (or concert, or gig, or showcase) for a group of singers
Demystifying vocology for singing teachers
While vocology may be a relatively young specialisation within the voice field (it turned 30 in 2020!), it has become
Why singing matters
As I sit in front of my computer with another long list of to-do’s in preparation for the next day
Kicking performance anxiety to the curb – Sarah Marshall
So, you’re feeling sick to your stomach.. Your legs are jittery, (in fact everything feels jittery and uncoordinated!)… Your heart
Repertoire Selection and Tessitura: Finding the Perfect Match
As the new year begins and we re-open our singing studios, many of us will be engaged in one of
A Shout-Out to “Head Voice”
For quite some time, the idea that one must train voice classically before singing other styles of music has been
Demystifying vocology for singing teachers
While vocology may be a relatively young specialisation within the voice field (it turned 30 in 2020!), it has become
Crossing over to the dark side – 6 tips for the crossover singer
Crossover singing commonly refers to classical singers who achieve success in a different style – usually contemporary. It can also
Why singing matters
As I sit in front of my computer with another long list of to-do’s in preparation for the next day
Kicking performance anxiety to the curb – Sarah Marshall
So, you’re feeling sick to your stomach.. Your legs are jittery, (in fact everything feels jittery and uncoordinated!)… Your heart
