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Crappy voice day? Same. We all experience them from time to time. Let me walk you through what I do when my voice feels stiff, heavy, tired or just off. Whether youāre coming off a long day of singing, didnāt sleep well, or forgot to do a cooldown the day before, this gentile yet extensive warm-up is for you.
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š Want to know exactly what your voice needs to improve? Get a vocal evaluation from our professional coaches here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/vocal-evaluation
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Weāre back with a deep-dive Vocal Evaluation episodeāperfect for singer-songwriters ready to elevate how they perform their own music. Iām coaching submissions from artists performing songs they wrote themselves, tackling common challenges like emotional disconnect, technical uncertainty, and even some songwriting tips.
Whether youāre a seasoned songwriter or just starting out, this episode is packed with insights to help you sing your songs with clarity, power, and heart.
šMentioned Resource: Want to start getting into songwriting (even if you don't play any instruments)? Get our Songwriting For Singers Guide here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/songwriting-for-singers-guide
š Want to make practicing easier? Grab our FREE warm up track here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/free-warm-up-track
š Want to know exactly what your voice needs to improve? Get a vocal evaluation from our professional coaches here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/vocal-evaluation
š Book a 1:1 session with Coach Lara: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson
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Vocal struggles donāt always show up in the high notes. For Michael, the hardest part of his voice wasnāt the top or bottomāit was the middle.
In this episode, we sit down with VoxTape student Michael Graetzer and his coach Emily for a raw, honest look at what itās like to work through a vocal sticking pointāspecifically the passaggio.
We talk about:
Why mid-range notes feel harder than they shouldHow to explore your voice instead of forcing itWhat to do when youāre scared the audience will ānoticeā your weak spotHow to focus on your strengths without ignoring your challengesIf youāve ever felt like youāre the only one struggling with something that āshouldā be easyāMichaelās journey will remind you that progress is personal, and no oneās voice is perfect.
š Check out Michaelās website here: https://asongjustforyou.com/
Listen to his music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1d2zZq5n1o2BofGZKz5T6d?si=xxOpfjRYSquc9L9o_KfTZA
š Want to make practicing easier? Grab our FREE warm up track here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/free-warm-up-track
š Want to know exactly what your voice needs to improve? Get a vocal evaluation from our professional coaches here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/vocal-evaluation š Book a 1:1 session with Coach Lara: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson
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Frustrated that some singers seem to have that natural talentālike they were just born to singāand you⦠werenāt? Good news: sounding like you were born to sing is 100% a trainable skill. And the secret behind that effortless, emotionally moving sound? Dynamic singing.
In this episode, Iāll show you exactly what dynamic singing means, why it matters way more than vocal range or power, and how you can start developing this skill right now. If youāve ever thought, āI sound fine, but somethingās missingā¦āāthis is what youāve been missing.
š Want to make practicing easier? Grab our FREE warm up track here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/free-warm-up-track
š Want to know exactly what your voice needs to improve? Get a vocal evaluation from our professional coaches here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/vocal-evaluation
š Book a 1:1 session with Coach Lara: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson
š Subscribe & follow for new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!
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In this Studio Sessions episode, weāre joined by singer Danielle for a real-time voice lesson focused on one of the most common challenges singers face: pitch. Youāll hear how we explore multiple ways to approach pitch correctionāfrom physical tension and breath support to mental focus and emotional connection.
Whether youāve struggled with staying in tune or just want to get more consistent, this session will show you the practical, supportive process behind great pitch workāwithout shame, stress, or judgment.
šMentioned Resource: follow Danielle @daniellemichael90
š Want to make practicing easier? Grab our FREE warm up track here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/free-warm-up-track
š Donāt know what your voice needs to improve? Get a vocal evaluation from our professional coaches here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/vocal-evaluation
š Book a 1:1 session with Coach Lara: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson
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What really happens when you get cast on The Voice? And what happens after?
I sat down with singer-songwriter Jackie Foster to talk about the behind-the-scenes reality of being on one of the biggest singing competitions in the world. From rehearsals and contracts to vocal coaching and creative controlāJackie shares what itās actually like to be on The Voice and how that experience shaped (and challenged) her identity as an artist.
We also talk about finding your sound again after big exposure, what it was like going to Berklee, and how Jackie navigated the pressure of building a career in the public eye.
š§ If youāve ever wondered what it takes to be on a major TV competitionāor what it takes to come back to yourself after itāthis episode is for you.
š Follow Jackie @itsjackiefoster on Instagram
š Want to make practicing easier? Grab our FREE warm up track here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/free-warm-up-track
š Want to know exactly what your voice needs to improve? Get a vocal evaluation from our professional coaches here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/vocal-evaluation š Book a 1:1 session with Coach Lara: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson
š Subscribe & follow for new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!
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In this episode, I sat down with Coach Juliana to talk about how to truly make a song your ownāwhether youāre covering a hit song, auditioning, or just performing for fun.
We walk through:
How to pick the right song for your voice (Prima Voce sweet spot)How to change phrasing and timing to match your storyHow speaking the lyrics first can unlock emotional connectionIf youāve ever wanted to sound more like yourself when you sing someone elseās music, this episode is packed with coaching tips to help you do exactly that.
š§ Letās dive into it!
š Want to make practicing easier? Grab our FREE warm up track here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/free-warm-up-track
š Want to know exactly what your voice needs to improve? Get a vocal evaluation from our professional coaches here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/vocal-evaluation š Book a 1:1 session with Coach Lara: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson
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I finally tackled one of my most requested coversāāShallowā by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. But this song is no walk in the park. Itās got huge belts, emotional dynamics, and intense phrasing, which makes it both challenging and rewarding to sing.
In this episode, I break down my process for making this song my own, including:
Adjusting the song structure for my voiceTackling those tough high notes in the chorusAdding my own flavor to a well-known songIf youāve ever wanted to take a popular song and make it uniquely yours, this oneās for you.
š Want to make practicing easier? Grab our FREE warm up track here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/free-warm-up-track
š Not sure what your voice needs to improve? Get a vocal evaluation from our professional coaches here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/vocal-evaluation
š Book a 1:1 session with Coach Lara: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson
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I sat down with Ashleyāa student of VoxTape Studios and a songwriter who picked up her musical journey again after serving in the military. We talk about what itās like to restart your artistry later in life, the emotional roadblocks that come with it, and why youāre never ātoo oldā or ātoo lateā to build the voice (and music career) youāve dreamed about.
Ashleyās story is proof that your voice doesnāt expireāand itās never too late to start again.
š§ If youāve been feeling behind, disconnected from your voice, or wondering if itās ātoo lateā for youāthis episode is for you.
šCheck out Ashleys music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1r1NVSICCPGjWmSV7Oh7tb?si=rgJuM3-7Rom7eIkX5Xo8Qg
šFollow Ashley on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/stellaaaaaahhhhhh
šCheck out Delicate Minds - Ashleyās Label: https://www.delicateminds.com/
š Want to make practicing easier? Grab our FREE warm up track here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/free-warm-up-track
š Want to know exactly what your voice needs to improve? Get a vocal evaluation from our professional coaches here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/vocal-evaluation š Book a 1:1 session with Coach Lara: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson
š Subscribe & follow for new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!
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Coach Emily and I talk about one of the most controversial topics out there: Is singing a natural talent, or can anyone learn to sing with the right training?
We also look at clips of professional artists doing vocal exercises to prove that even the best voices in the world still practice. Whether youāre just starting out or doubting your abilities, this episode is full of honest insight and encouragement to keep growingāno matter where youāre starting from.
š§ Ready to drop the āIām not naturally talentedā excuse? Letās go.
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š Want to make practicing easier? Grab our FREE warm up track here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/free-warm-up-track
š Want to know exactly what your voice needs to improve? Get a vocal evaluation from our professional coaches here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/vocal-evaluation
š Book a 1:1 session with Coach Lara: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson
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In this episode of From Singer to Artist, I sat down with Coach Emily, one of the incredible vocal coaches at VoxTape Studios, to break down how she helps singers unlock their full potential.
We dive into: ā How every singer has a different learning style ā Why vocal constriction is holding you backāand how to fix it ā The myth that only some singers have the potential to become great vocalists ā How to develop vocal awareness and control for effortless singing
Plus, Emily coaches me through "Beautiful Things" by Benson Boone to help me unlock my mix-belt in real time!
š¶ Whether youāre a beginner or an experienced singer, this episode is packed with practical coaching and live demonstrations to help you improve your voice today!
š Want to make practicing easier? Grab our FREE warm up track here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/free-warm-up-track
š Want to know exactly what your voice needs to improve? Get a vocal evaluation from our professional coaches here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/vocal-evaluation š Book a 1:1 session with Coach Lara: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson
š Subscribe & follow for new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!
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Touring sounds glamorousābut whatās it really like when youāre the one doing the singing every night?
I sat down with my dear friend and fellow artist Tash Cox, lead singer of Al1ce, whom I had the pleasure of joining on tour back in the fall of 2024 as her background singer. She knows firsthand what it takes to keep your voice healthy, responsive, and stage-ready on the go.
We talk about everything from how to get started with touring and performing live, swollen vocal folds and warmup routines to adjusting your prep depending on how your voice feels that day. If youāre a gigging singer~~, a vocal coach,~~ or someone dreaming of life on the roadāthis episode is full of real-world advice and backstage perspective.
šMentioned Resource: Follow Tash and her band Al1ce on social media @alicemusicoffial and check out their website for tour dates and new music here: https://www.ilikealice.com/
DIY Tour Postings Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/diytouringmusiciansnetwork
š Want to make practicing easier? Grab our FREE warm up track here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/free-warm-up-track
š Want to know exactly what your voice needs to improve? Get a vocal evaluation from our professional coaches here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/vocal-evaluation
š Book a 1:1 session with Coach Lara: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson
š Subscribe & follow for new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!
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Practicing consistently can be a challenge⦠Thatās why using vocal exercise tracks can be a game changerāif you use them the right way.
Let me walk you through how to make your warmups work better for your voice. We cover what to do when a track goes too high (or too low), how to adjust sounds if something doesnāt feel right, and when itās totally okay to ābreak the rulesā to get better results.
Whether you're new to exercise tracks or just want to stop wasting time with routines that donāt work, this episode is full of tips to help you practice smarter, not harder.
š Want to make practicing easier? Grab our FREE warm up track here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/free-warm-up-track
š Want to know exactly what your voice needs to improve? Get a vocal evaluation from our professional coaches here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/vocal-evaluation š Book a 1:1 session with Coach Lara: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson
š Subscribe & follow for new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!
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Weāre back with another Vocal Evaluation episodeāand this one is going global.
Iām evaluating submissions from singers around the world performing in Spanish, Hungarian, and Italian. Weāll talk about common habits like facial tension, āboring face,ā emotional disconnect, and how to improve clarity and powerāeven when you donāt speak the language youāre singing in.
If youāve ever struggled to balance emotion, technique, and expression in a foreign-language songāor youāre just curious how to grow as a singer no matter where youāre fromāthis episode is full of gems.
š§ Grab a tea and join me as we listen, learn, and level upātogether.
š Want to make practicing easier? Grab our FREE warm up track here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/free-warm-up-track
š Want to know exactly what your voice needs to improve? Get a vocal evaluation from our professional coaches here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/vocal-evaluation š Book a 1:1 session with Coach Lara: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson
š Subscribe & follow for new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!
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I sat down with Rafiāa USC theater student and current VoxTape studentāwho shares her journey as a transgender artist using voice work to reconnect with herself.
We talk about gender expression, performance, identity, and how singing isnāt just about techniqueāitās about becoming who you really are. If youāve ever felt like your voice didnāt match how you see yourself, or youāre on a journey to feel more aligned inside and outāthis episode is for you.
šMentioned: Follow Rafi on social media @rafiperez
Edinburgh Fringe Festival July 30th-Aug 9th
š Want to make practicing easier? Grab our FREE warm up track here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/free-warm-up-track
š Want to know exactly what your voice needs to improve? Get a vocal evaluation from our professional coaches here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/vocal-evaluation
š Book a 1:1 session with Coach Lara: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson
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We often think vocal progress is all about technique. But what if the real work starts in your mind?
In this episode, Coach Juliana joins me to talk about the mental and emotional side of singingāhow our thoughts, confidence, and self-perception affect the way we use our voice. From self-sabotage to inner dialogue, we explore what it really means to take up space, use your voice, and feel safe doing it.
š Want to make practicing easier? Grab our FREE warm up track here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/free-warm-up-track
š Want to know exactly what your voice needs to improve? Get a vocal evaluation from our professional coaches here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/vocal-evaluation
š Book a 1:1 session with Coach Lara: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson
š Subscribe & follow for new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!
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Weāre diving into real Reddit stories where people gave singing feedback⦠and things got messy. Coach Emily joins me to break down what actually makes feedback helpful, when ābrutally honestyā crosses a line, and how singers can get better without losing their confidence.
If you've ever wondered how to give feedback kindly or just love watching a little musical drama unfoldāthis oneās for you.
š§ Come for the chaos, stay for the coaching. Letās get into it.
š Want to make practicing easier? Grab our FREE warm up track here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/free-warm-up-track
š Want to know exactly what your voice needs to improve? Get a vocal evaluation from our professional coaches here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/vocal-evaluation
š Book a 1:1 session with Coach Lara: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson
š Subscribe & follow for new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!
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Ever feel like you're doing all the right things as a singer, but something still feels⦠off?
Billboard charting songwriter and artist Rachel Siegel joined coach Juliana and I for a talk about disciple, pressure, and how to find your true voice in your artistry.
If youāve been feeling disconnected, this episode will help you get clear on what you actually wantāand how to start enjoying your voice again.
šMentioned Resource: Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachel.m.siegel and check out her music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0HbwlzJrEnYfQSCKTLQb8p?si=nyg22Rc6T9Ct-yFzRzWp9g
š Want to make practicing easier? Grab our FREE warm up track here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/free-warm-up-track
š Want to know exactly what your voice needs to improve? Get a vocal evaluation from our professional coaches here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/vocal-evaluation
š Book a 1:1 session with Coach Lara: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson
š Subscribe & follow for new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!
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I pushed my voice so hard I ended up with vocal nodules. In this episode, Iām sharing what I wish I knew about tension and why itās the first thing every singer needs to release. If youāve ever felt stuck, tight, or tired while singingāthis oneās for you.
š Want to make practicing easier? Grab our FREE warm up track here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/free-warm-up-track
š Want to know exactly what your voice needs to improve? Get a vocal evaluation from our professional coaches here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/vocal-evaluation
š Book a 1:1 session with Coach Lara: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson
š Subscribe & follow for new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!
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What a treat - I got a powerful vocal coaching session from the incredible VTS coach Juliana and in this episode youāre getting a behind the scenes look into that session. We dove deep into authenticity and emotional connection. Turns out I often forget to even ask myself what these songs Iām singing are about⦠If youāre anything like me and you want to start telling powerful stories that reach your audience on a deeper level, this episode is for you!
šMentioned Resource: Follow coach Juliana on all socials āØ@juliana.beltranā©
Check out her original music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5NfNMKwOPzCw9S1s3OMS6z?si=zrvpGmiORKqQ3nKHEnlV1w
š Want to make practicing easier? Grab our FREE warm up track here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/free-warm-up-track
š Want to know exactly what your voice needs to improve? Get a vocal evaluation from our professional coaches here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/vocal-evaluation
š Book a 1:1 session with Coach Lara: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson
š Subscribe & follow for new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!
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