Best Voicehelp Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 105 | Common Questions About Singing and Their Answers | Lisa Gebhard and Tara B 52:07

7M ago52:07

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In today’s episode,Tara chats once again with her cousin Lisa Gebhard and is put in the hot seat to answer common questions about singing! Enjoy this episode part 2 as a follow up to their first time in February 2021. Here are some of the questions and topics we deal with: Why do some singers sound so different as their voice ages? Why does the pit…

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Ep 104 | 7 Must Have Essentials for Singers | Tara B 22:02

8M ago22:02

22:02

In today’s episode,Tara shares some of her favorite helpful apps and products that will help you be a healthy and confident singer! Some of my favorite products, apps, singing helps: The Singing Straw You can use it for warmups or cool downs. Here is a link to get 10% off: https://bit.ly/SingingStrawTara Use code tarab10 Vocal Eze Throat spray that…

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Ep 103 | Why College May Not Be the Best Choice for Musicians | Tara B 29:08

9M ago29:08

29:08

In today’s episode,Tara chats about an alternate way of educating yourself to become a professional musician that doesn’t include the college route of a music degree. Tara herself, having a Music degree and yet being in the music biz for over 30 years, gives the listener her take on why college might not be the best way in today’s world of music pe…

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Ep 102 | Navigating the Unique Journey of Being an Introverted Singer | Tara B 29:02

10M ago29:02

29:02

In today’s episode,Tara chats about the challenges and strengths of being a singer/performer who is introverted. She chats from her own experience of being an introvert, as well as from working with other introverts. These might be things introverts struggle with: Performance anxiety Networking and self/promotion Trying to balance alone time and so…

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Ep 101 | Crafting a Great Voice Lesson: Easy Steps to Follow | Tara B 22:05

10M ago22:05

22:05

In today’s episode,Tara gives you steps that can help you teach a voice lesson. Practical tips to help you know what to do in a weekly lesson with a voice student. Get to know how your student is doing that day. Have the student do some simple stretching or massage parts of their body. (Using a Gua Sha is great for this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/p…

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Ep 100 | Utilizing Fitness to Address Injuries Common Among Musicians | Angela McCuiston 43:54

11M ago43:54

43:54

In today’s episode,Tara talks to music fitness coach Angela McCuiston, the founder of Music Strong LLC, a business that specializes in personal fitness training for musicians! We explore her own personal journey of a music related injury and her healing as well as how she helps musicians get healthy in their body and stay healthy! Angela developed …

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Ep 99 | 5 Vocal Exercises That Will Help Breath Support | Tara B 17:30

1y ago17:30

17:30

In today’s episode,Tara talks gives some very practical exercises for your warmups that will help with engaging and maintaining breath. She focuses on specific exercises to help with breath pressure and the speed of the airflow! Vocal warmups to help you get and maintain great breath: Put your back in a sitting position against the wall and take so…

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Ep 98 | Some of the Best Tips for Memorizing Songs | Tara B 29:30

1y ago29:30

29:30

In today’s episode,Tara talks gives some very solid and practical tips to help you memorize songs for your shows, whether a few songs or many! You can get the singing straw here: https://singingstraw.com/discount/tarab10?ref=tarab10 Use code for discount: tarab10 The article on people’s capability to memorize: https://www.lpm.org/news/2018-01-25/ho…

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Ep 97 | Booking Part 3: Followups—How to Actually Book the Gig | Tara B 18:08

1y ago18:08

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In today’s episode,Tara talks about the difficulties of doing followups and ways to make them easier to do so that you actually book the gig! You can get the singing straw here: https://singingstraw.com/discount/tarab10?ref=tarab10 Use code for discount: tarab10 “When people do a follow up one time and they don’t hear back from somebody, they assum…

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Ep 96 | What It Means to Be a Professional Singer | Jana Anderson and Lisa Keith Bernard 57:42

1+ y ago57:42

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In today’s episode, Tara interviews two long time professional singers and gets the low down on the ups and downs of being a professional singer! Both Lisa and Jana grew up in musical families and had singers they looked up to like Linda Ronstadt, Chaka Khan, Sheena Easton, Donny and Marie Osmond and more! They met each other through the Rupert’s O…

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Ep 95 | Booking Part 2: How to Determine What You Charge for Performances| Tara B 22:43

1+ y ago22:43

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In today’s episode, Tara dives again into the biz side of singing. In this part two episode, she gives you criteria that will help you figure out what you should be charging for performances. She also shares about creating pricing tiers for different events and needs. Criteria to set your price for performances: Your skillset as a musician Training…

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Ep 94 | Booking Part 1: 10 Best Type of Places to Sing | Tara B 19:42

1+ y ago19:42

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In today’s episode, Tara dives into the biz side of singing. In this three part series, she covers aspects of booking gigs. Many who are studying voice also want places to share their gift and in this week’s part one, Tara shares what are some of the best type of venues to sing and get paid. There are traditional gigs and non-traditional gigs. The …

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Ep 93 | What Qualifications Do You Need to Be a Professional Singer? | Tara B 20:01

1+ y ago20:01

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Today’s episode focuses on what it takes to be a professional singer. Pro singers possess many skillsets and Tara dives into many of these skills to help pro singers recognize and value all they know and have experience in. Here are some of the skills that many professional singers have: Great technique to do all you need to with your voice. Being …

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Ep 92 | The Importance of Ear Training and How to Do It | Tara B 23:29

1+ y ago23:29

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Today’s episode focuses on ear training—how it’s really possible for anyone no matter how they sing. Tara gives some practical tips on how to train your ear, whether you are a singer or a teacher trying to help your voice students! “Being able to match pitch is possible for almost every person”. Ways to help people get good pitch: Pick our high and…

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Ep 91 | How to Deal With Singing at a New Place Where Everything is Unknown | Tara B 19:05

1+ y ago19:05

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In this episode, Tara talks about how singing in a new situation can be stressful. She brings tools to help! Things that can help you be calm singing at a brand new place: Get to the place early so you have plenty of time to deal with anything unknown Assess the situation by looking at what things you might need or what the room is like. Pay attent…

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Ep 90 | Knowing Which Vowels and Consonants Can Help Your Warmups | Tara B 22:33

1+ y ago22:33

22:33

In this episode, Tara talks about how knowing vowels and consonants and the role they play in our warmups can help us! VOWELS “All of us probably have certain vowels that are just easier to sing.” When we start with a vowel that works and then start singing from that place on other vowels, it can help train our muscle memory to sing with more freed…

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Ep 89 | Why You Need to Pay Attention to Your Speaking Voice as a Singer | Tara B 20:09

2y ago20:09

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In today’s episode,Tara chats about our speaking voices. As singers, we need to take equal care with how we talk so that it doesn’t cause problems for us when we sing. You can Find The Singer’s Feedback Zone here: https://tarab.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/21 Let me help get you to that next level of singing! The Speaking Voice—Paying a…

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Ep 88 | Why Professional Singers Need Vocal Training | Tara B 16:54

2y ago16:54

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In today’s episode,Tara chats about the reasons that even pro singers should have some checkins with a voice professional. She also tackles reasons why people sometimes don’t get coaches. Why train if you are a pro? Think about the pro sports world. They constantly train and get better! Reasons that people might not get training: Based on shame. No…

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Ep 87 |What Does a Car and a Singing Voice Have in Common? | Tara B 15:04

2y ago15:04

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In today’s episode,Tara chats about some commonalities that automobiles have with singers and why you shouldn’t ignore problems that come up with singing. And how to schedule maintenance of your voice! You can still join the Singer’s Feedback Zone before it goes up. Click here: https://tarab.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/21 Do we give ou…

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Ep 86 | Why Getting Some Piano Skills as a Singer Can Be a Great Asset | Brenda Earle Stokes 34:02

2y ago34:02

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In today’s episode,Tara interviews fellow piano/voice teacher Brenda Earle Stokes. They chat about some of the reasons that piano can be such a helpful tool for singers, whether you are performing or are a voice teacher! Click here to get your Singing Straw 10% off: Singing straw: http://bit.ly/Tarabsingingstraw Use the code: tarab10 For Brenda, he…

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Ep 85 | What Qualities Do You Need to Teach Voice? | Tara B 22:37

2y ago22:37

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In today’s episode,Tara talks about different qualities and characteristics that you may possess that would help you be a great voice teacher. It isn’t a complete list but a comprehensive one to check out if you are thinking about teaching some voice lessons. You can check out The Singer’s Feedback Zone: https://tarab.vipmembervault.com/products/co…

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E 84 | Why Yoga and Finding a Fitness routine is Good for the Voice | JoAnne Hart 37:04

2y ago37:04

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In today’s episode,Tara chats with vocal teacher JoAnne Hart who specializes in integrating fitness and mental wellness into her instruction. We discuss how a fitness routine, including yoga can benefit you as a singer! You can check out The Singing Straw here: http://bit.ly/Tarabsingingstraw Just use code: tarab10 At checkout for 10% off JoAnne st…

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E 83 |What Do You Wish You Had Known When You Started Teaching? | Tara B 20:10

2y ago20:10

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In today’s episode,Tara chats about the question “What advice do you wish you had been given when you first started teaching?” She gives some of her thoughts as well as shares some tips from other music teachers! You can check out The Singing Straw here: http://bit.ly/Tarabsingingstraw Just use code: tarab10 At checkout Tara’s background included “…

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E 82 |How to Give Better Voice Lessons| Tara B 19:52

2y ago19:52

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In today’s episode,Tara chats about ways that voice teachers can build their confidence as a teacher. She gives you practical ways so that you don’t have to wait to get started learning more and finding the courage that you need in teaching! If you want to check out The Singer’s Feedback Zone, please click here: https://tarab.vipmembervault.com/pro…

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E 81 |The Benefits of Watching Yourself Singing | Tara B 15:28

2y ago15:28

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In today’s episode,Tara chats about all the benefits that happen when you watch yourself singing—from connecting with an audience to keeping your voice healthy! If you want to check out The Singer’s Feedback Zone, please click here: https://tarab.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/21 There are great reasons to look at a mirror to watch yourse…

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E 80 |How to Be Comfortable Doing Live and Virtual Shows| Lynz Crichton 36:16

2+ y ago36:16

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In today’s episode,Tara talks with music biz coach Lynz Crichton all about how she got into the world of virtual shows and why they can be a part of any artist’s performing journey! Want your copy of the free PDF “5 Food Types to Avoid before a Performance”? Click here for your freebie: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/621aba240753e8bf098b382d Lindsa…

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E 79 |How to Pick Songs for Performances that Engage the Listener and Help them Become Fans | Tara B 18:19

2+ y ago18:19

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In today’s episode, Tara gives you tips and tools for picking and figuring out the best songs that will help you connect with your audience whether you are doing virtual or in person concerts. Want your copy of the free PDF “5 Food Types to Avoid before a Performance”? Click here for your freebie: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/621aba240753e8bf098b…

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E 78 |Are Vocal Warmups Necessary? | Tara B 18:57

2+ y ago18:57

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Ever thought that vocal warmups were a time waster? There are actually different schools of thought in whether warmups should be used in a singer’s life or not. In today’s episode, Tara addresses some of the opinions of warmups and why and when they can be useful and necessary. Want 1-on-1 voice lessons at a group price? Grab your spot in The Singe…

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E 77 | 4 Fresh New Warmups for the Voice | Tara B 8:57

2+ y ago8:57

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Tara uses today’s show to give you some fun warmups that you can sing along with anywhere—at home, in the car or wherever you have your phone. These catchy original warmups will get you singing and put an ear worm in your head for the day! IF you want to get your own SINGING STRAW with Tara’s 10% discount, go here right now: http://bit.ly/Tarabsing…

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E 76 | How Do You Become a Confident Singer? | Tara B 16:15

2+ y ago16:15

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Tara gives some tips to help every singer build confidence in their singing. She gives practical ideas to help a singer who is struggling with confidence be able to get it going or get it back if they have lost it. Confidence isn’t something most people naturally possess but it can be learned! You can sign up here to join the monthly membership of …

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E 75 |Six Types of Voice Teachers That You Should Know About| Tara B 21:32

2+ y ago21:32

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Tara breaks down the different types of voice teachers that are coaching people. There are many ways that people coach voice and different aspects of it. It helps to find a voice teacher when you understand the different criteria of what they teach. Tara gives you 6 types of voice teachers to help you get the best fit for you! You can sign up here …

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E 74 | Tips for Surviving Chronic Pain While Performing | Tara B 28:16

2+ y ago28:16

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Tara shares from personal experience how to deal with pain while singing and performing. For those who struggle with ongoing pain, it can be a devastating thing to have to perform but there is hope and a way to get through the event and still take care of your body. Today’s episode focuses on some tips that may help. You can sign up here to join th…

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E 73| Best Practices for Singing with a Mask | Tara B 20:19

2+ y ago20:19

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Tara shares some of the struggles about singing with a mask on and some practical tips to help you when you need to use it during singing! You can sign up here to join the monthly membership of The Singer’s Feedback Zone: https://tarab.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/19 Some things you might notice when singing with a mask: You might feel …

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Episode 72 | Tara B | Sing-a-long to Christmas Songs 14:24

2+ y ago14:24

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Tara plays and sings some familiar Christmas songs that you too can sing along with or harmonize. This episode is a way for you to use your voice and give you practice on the concepts she and others have talked about on this show! You can get your very own SINGING STRAW for yourself or someone else (as a gift) right here: http://bit.ly/Tarabsinging…

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Episode 71 | Gina Morgano | Nurturing the Voice Through 5 Wholistic Practices 34:20

2+ y ago34:20

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Tara chats today with singer Gina Morgano all about the singing voice—what ways we can learn to love it and nurture it. She gives her personal journey and then tells how you as a singer can start your journey in a way that will nourish it and cause it to thrive. Here is where you are can get 50% off the vocal course by subscribing to this newslette…

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Episode 70 | Tara B |Six Top Benefits of Singing With Other People 20:33

2+ y ago20:33

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Tara chats today about why it can be so wonderful to sing with others, whether it’s a duo, trio, choir or something else. There are benefits to doing music with other people and this gives you some reasons why! Here is where you are can get 50% off the vocal course by subscribing to this newsletter for singing! You will get the coupon code in the e…

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Episode 69 | Tara B | What Every Singer Should Know About Parts of the Voice pt 3 19:35

3y ago19:35

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Tara continues the final part three of delving into some basic definitions and terms that make up parts of singing. This week she focuses on the breath—the foundation behind the singing. She breaks down each part to give singers more confidence in exploring their own voice and the physical parts of their body that make up the singing voice. If you …

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Episode 68 | Bree Noble and Katie Zaccardi |How You Can Capitalize on Your Expertise as a Singer & Turn It into an Income Stream 42:46

3y ago42:46

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In this week’s episode Tara speaks with pro music biz coaches Bree Noble and Katie Zaccardi all about the ways of exploring what skills you have as a singer and musician and then how you can turn it into teaching or coaching, adding to your income stream! They chat all about the ins and outs and finding ways to make it happen for you! My vocal cour…

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Episode 67 | Tara B | What Every Singer Should Know About Parts of the Voice pt 2 26:14

3y ago26:14

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Tara continues part two of delving into some basic definitions and terms that make up parts of singing. This week she focuses on the larynx itself—the voice box. She breaks down each part to give singers more confidence in exploring their own voice and the physical parts of their body that make up the voice. My vocal course is NOW OPEN! Click here …

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Episode 66 | Tara B | What Every Singer Should Know About Parts of the Voice pt 1 17:37

3y ago17:37

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Tara delves into some basic definitions and terms that make up parts of the vocal tract and the sound. She breaks down each part to give singers more confidence in exploring their own voice and the physical parts of their body that make up their vocal tone. My vocal course is NOW OPEN! Click here for access: https://tarab.vipmembervault.com/product…

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Episode 65 | Valerie Gabail | Vocal Injury in the Singing Industry and the Road Back to Recovery 42:43

3y ago42:43

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Tara interviews Valerie Gabail, an amazing classical French singer and teacher. Valerie shares her musical journey from child to adult, with giving us a glimpse into what it was like to have a vocal injury and how she moved through it into recovery and beyond. Valerie was influenced to love music as a child through her father, who brought so many s…

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Episode 64 | Tara B | Should a Singer Use Auto-tune? 24:05

3y ago24:05

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Auto-tune has been used in music circles for over 20 years as an audio processor for the voice to help keep it in tune. The question for today’s show is: should it be used by singers in their studio recordings and in live recordings if they are professional singers?This question Tara addresses and gives some insight into finding the answer based on…

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Episode 63 | Sam Reti | Muzie as a Premier Platform for Online Music Teaching 47:23

3y ago47:23

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If you are a voice teacher and have struggled with using Zoom for online lessons, then this platform is for YOU! Tara talks to the creator of Muzie, a newer platform that hosts online teaching with amazing sound, video and so many other teaching tools that make life easier for both the teacher and the student! Join her as she and Sam Reti (the foun…

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Episode 62 | Tara B | Six Ways to Get Motivated for Practicing Voice 16:32

3y ago16:32

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If you struggle with finding time or motivation to practice voice, Tara has you covered in today’s episode. She brings you 6 ways to help you get motivated and stay motivated so you don’t just let your singing voice get out of shape. Practicing voice doesn’t have to be a negative or hard task! And… here is the link to grab your FREE vocal helps and…

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Episode 61 | Tara B | Did Your Voice Change During the Pandemic? 23:01

3y ago23:01

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In today’s episode, Tara delves into the topic of what happened to many people’s voices when they were not singing at concerts or in choirs or other gatherings this last year. Because much of singing was actually not allowed or cancelled during the pandemic, singer’s found themselves with voices a little bit different than they had known before. Ta…

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Episode 60 | Jana Anderson | What It Takes to Be a Professional Backup Singer 56:20

3y ago56:20

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In today’s episode, Tara gets to interview superstar backup singer Jana Anderson. Jana’s resume is incredibly full of experience, having toured with Fleetwood Mac, Don Henley, Sheena Easton, and so many more. She shares parts of her amazing journey and what it does take to be a backup singer. The Start of Jana’s singing: Jana remembered singing at …

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Episode 59 | Tara B | 8 Must Have Tips for Singing in a Studio 19:39

3y ago19:39

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In today’s episode, Tara dives into the world of studio singing. She talks about 8 helps that can make your experience as a singer be fun and productive, instead of having fear or feeling frustrated. Tara’s knowledge of the studio comes from much experience and she wants singers to enjoy this platform, whether it’s their first time or 25th time in …

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Episode 58 | Micheal Elsner | How Sync Licensing Can Be An Amazing Opportunity for Singers! 56:27

3y ago56:27

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In today’s episode, Tara interviews professional songwriter/guitarist/producer Michael Elsner. Michael has been in the world of sync licensing for many years now and has had such placements for shows like American Idol, The Voice, and The Ellen DeGeneres show. Plus commercials like Audi, Verizon and a Super Bowl ad, as well as trailers like The Man…

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Episode 57 | Tara B | 4 Reasons Why You Should Get Songs to a Performance Level 13:41

3+ y ago13:41

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In today’s episode, Tara focuses on why it’s good to work on a song until it’s ready for a performance, instead of just stopping when you are only halfway through the process. Listen to today’s episode for the reasons why this can become your practice! For those of you who would love to also have The Singing Straw, please go to my link here: http:/…

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Episode 56 | Tiffany Van Boxtel | How to Find Vocal Training that Works 36:00

3+ y ago36:00

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In today’s episode, Tara talks with singer/vocal coach Tiffany Van Boxtel all about training the voice and why it’s so helpful to have a plan. We also discuss the value of one-on-one trainings and letting them be a foundation for all that we build on vocally. Tiffany’s first love of music might be traced back to playing a monster game in elementary…

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