The Engaging Performer

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 traditional gigs tend to be places like clubs, m...

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 able to sightread music. Being able to improvi...

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 low pitches in every day life. Visually draw a...

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 attention to details. Make sure that you ask as many q...

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 freedom!   If we start with easy vowels, it wil...

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 attention to it: You may get a hoarse voi...

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. Not feeling good enough. It might make you look...

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 our voice the same maintenance that we give...

  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, hearing Oscar Peterson play (jazz piano) was...

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/courses/view/21     Qualities that can be wonder...

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 started her musical journey around age 3— she...

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 "playing teacher" as a child but didn't know...

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/products/courses/view/21     Sometimes in teaching,...

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 yourself singing.   With a handheld mirror:   1. It...

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     Lindsay wasn't from a musical family but was still...

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/621aba240753e8bf098b382d   What is so important about song choice? L...

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 Singer's FeedBack Zone here: https://tarab.vipmembe...

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/Tarabsingingstraw And at the checkout put in code: Tara...

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 The Singer's Feedback Zone: https://tarab.vipmem...

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 to join the monthly membership of The Singer's...

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 the monthly membership of The Singer's Feedback Zo...

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 claustrophobic You might feel lightheaded or h...

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/Tarabsingingstraw Just use code: tarab10 to get 10% off. Her...

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 newsletter for singing! You will get the coupon code in the...

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 emails! https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60748022d4...