Breath is the power source for the voice. Not having enough breath or not having control of breath for singing or speaking can cause all kinds of vocal problems, including:

1. running out of breath (can't finish phrases well)
2. not having enough volume (weak, quiet voice)
3. strained or…

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Well, actually singers can learn lots of things from master musicians, but I want to highlight this one today: The secret of the light-just-right touch. Great musicians know that pressure matters, for instance...

• When drummers hit drums too hard, they lose tone from their drums.…

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I got a great question about allergies through my Facebook page (and if you're on FB, pls join me there!)



Rita asked about warding off allergies before a singing engagement. Of course it's best to deal with the allergens before they can trip the inflammation trigger. Here are some tips I've found helpful:



[Medical disclaimer... I am most decidedly not a doctor.…

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OK, admit it (check title)... I'm a poet!



H1N1, H3H4H5abcdefxy, whatever the name of the dang flu bug trying to jump on you, if you need to use your voice, your fear and justified paranoia is the same. I have it this week; you don't want it. (Don't worry, you can't catch it from a blogpost:) Here are some random thoughts:



1. The best offense is defense. In public right now, assume everything you touch has just been touched by a virus shedder (how's that for a visual?) If… Continue

I just joined Nashville Music Pros. I have been on the shelf for a while, thinking about and doing other things. My son is out of college, and we have been travelling around the country. Hopefully, this fall I can get back to recording my best stuff. There are a couple of girl singers out there who are interested in my songs, so we shall see what happens.