Is your voice becoming hoarse or raspy? Are high notes becoming difficult? Are you repeatedly clearing your throat? Is it an effort to talk? Does your throat feel strained or raw? If you are nodding your head to any of these questions you may have a voice issue. Find some TIPs to keep your voice healthy.

Who gets happier in a lockdown?  Let’s face it; it’s been a long, bleak and crushing year for many. The pandemic is weighing heavily on all of us.

When you sing, do you suffer with trembling knees, or dry mouth, sweaty hands or butterflies in your stomach? Would you rather pull the covers over your head, than stand up and sing for a crowd? 

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Today I received an email from senior that said, "I am 63 years old and I have always wanted to sing - am I too old for singing lessons?”

Staring at your script and wondering where to begin? Memorizing lines can be a struggle for even the most experienced actor.

Summer is a great time to enjoy a long-awaited family vacation. Enjoy those rays of sunshine on your dock and nights at the campfire. However, taking three or four months off of your singing lessons can have some serious consequences for students.

Treating your post-show depression with a few tips from Sarah Langford.

Constancy, commitment and loyalty are all values I hope to instil in my theatre and voice students. Learning to follow through with something, even when it becomes hard work, seems like a lesson truly worth teaching.

Learn how to take better care of your voice when experiencing the common cold.