So, you’ve learned how to belt and you’re loving this newfound power. But now, you're hearing singers talking about “mix” and you want to know what all the fuss is about. Are you doing it? Do you need to? Is it hard? Plus, you’ve also been … [Read more...] about Mixed Up: Why You’re Wrong About Your Mix
Learn MoreI know lots of people promise they can expand your range by an octave, or any number of notes -- but lots of people also promise you will get rich if you forward an email. They’re totally pulling one over on you. Your range can’t be … [Read more...] about The Myth of Expanding Range
Learn MoreIn this post, I’m going to clear the craziness surrounding the diaphragm, and provide some facts on what it does and does NOT do. More importantly, I’m going to show you how to use it as your powersource in singing. It’s one of the main ways you can … [Read more...] about Diaphragm: The Myth, The Muscle, The Weirdness
Learn MoreBelting is easy, breathing is hard. I remember a singer once came to me after we talked about breathing; she said, “Wow. I thought I was coming to learn how to sing. It never occurred to me I didn’t even know how to … [Read more...] about Singers, Do You Know How To Breathe?
Learn MoreBelting isn't that hard, and there are a lot of teachers who would be out of work if they told you that up front. Don't let them fool you. In my 15 years of coaching, I've had maybe two students who took longer than five minutes, and they took about … [Read more...] about How To Belt Your Face Off In Less Than 5 Minutes
Learn MoreI've been intending to write this for a couple of months now, but it requires "going there" and I guess I just haven't felt like doing that. Now, I find myself grieving the loss of two uncles so it seemed like the appropriate time to write. Just … [Read more...] about Then Sings My Soul
Learn MoreHere's the thing: vocal coaches are going to disagree. It's just the way it is. We all think we know how to do it, and none of us do it the same. So, unfortunately for all you singers out there, that means you get to decide who's right and who's … [Read more...] about Why Alicia Keys’ Vocal Coach Is Hurting Her Instead of Helping
Learn MoreSometimes singing correctly isn't enough. If you are someone who does a lot of speaking - like an actor, public speaker, a teacher, etc. - then the same rules apply to your speaking voice that you use with your singing voice. You can sing correctly … [Read more...] about What About Talking?
Learn MoreDid you know that Biography.com thinks of you as an actress and a pianist before they think of you as a singer? That disturbs and offends me on your behalf and I’d REALLY like to help you fix that. You are a gifted singer and songwriter who has … [Read more...] about Alicia Keys, if you’re reading this…
Learn MoreFor the first Case Study, we have Jenn, an amazing singer who found her belt and more with my help and her work. ME: So, Jenn: I’m really thankful that you have agreed to let our lessons be made available to the public. I have a few questions … [Read more...] about Case Study #1 – Meet Jenn!
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Thank you so much for believing in me and for helping me become who I am today… You changed my life Katti.
I believe you can always improve your craft, so for the past few years I’ve been working with internationally acclaimed vocal teacher Katti Power.
I’m really not sure where I would be without you. You have given me such confidence in so many areas and have given me the skills to take my performing to the next level.
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