Why did you learn to sing on Twitch? “Music is intrinsic to you, it’s not a function of your circumstances,” exclaimed Joshua Taylor. When we chatted in Episode 7 of the Pandemic-Proof Singer Series, Joshua shared with me how he sees the future of his performing career. In the midst of a pandemic and quarantine,…

Many singers who ordinarily make their living gigging and performing live are urgently seeking ways to make money singing online. It’s so doable! So, let’s get out of crisis mode, shall we? If you’re anything like me, there’s a lot of things you’ve considered experimenting with. Now’s the time. Let’s get going now before our…

I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with my very own bandmate, Durell Anthony, in Episode 5 of the Pandemic-Proof Singer Series. He’s an amazing American soul singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Atchison, Kansas, Durell has been a staple in the Southern California private event music scene since 2010, and a lead singer…

If you’re a singer, chances are you feel the world’s problems deeply. This is common for creative beings. From March until today, you’ve likely faced an unprecedented amount of stress. The pandemic and political environment bring a barrage of daily anxieties, rising death tolls, increasing unemployment numbers, and physical isolation — on top of intense…

Voice lessons experts will tell you that carving out your unique place in the music business is not just throwing stuff at the wall to see what sticks. 🍝 It is partially experimenting creatively and part implementing a well-mapped out strategy. A common mistake singers make early in their careers is trying to mold themselves…

We live in an instant gratification world. We want what we want and we want it now. As we scroll through our phones it appears that success is at our fingers tips. 🤩 We’re one viral video away from frame and fortune. 🤩 We see other cool singers on social media, just like us, killing…

When it comes to working with bands, singers get a bad rap. You hear countless stories from musicians about vocalists with “good chops” who just don’t know how to act in a band. Don’t be that singer. Learn the professional and social habits for a long, fruitful, and well-respected singing career. I’m with the band,…

Dear amazing singing community, It’s been almost eight weeks you’ve been in SIP, and now we’re at the point where we can begin to consider opening again, due to the relaxation of certain restrictions in our area. The state of California is allowing certain businesses to reopen, with restrictions, starting May 8. The County of…

For vocal sessions, we will be using Zoom video conferencing. You do not need an account, and it is free. However, you may sign up for a free account if you wish. You can download the program onto your laptop (optional). If you are using your phone or tablet, you will need to download the…