No Wrong Notes with Veronica Kokas

It seems like everyone is struggling with allergies lately, which is what inspired this episode! If you're struggling to keep singing through allergy season, then this episode is for you! Enjoy. Want to book a free trial lesson with me? Click here: https://fons.app/@veronicakokas/individual?staffId=b445977c-a22b-11eb-874b-e3a5c262c49b Find out more about my Curious Singer Membership, an on-dem...

When life gets overwhelming...how do you stay consistent with your singing?!? We get into this exact topic in this week's episode. Enjoy! Want to book a free trial lesson with me? Click here: https://fons.app/@veronicakokas/individual?staffId=b445977c-a22b-11eb-874b-e3a5c262c49b Find out more about my Curious Singer Membership, an on-demand voice coaching service: ⁠⁠https://www.veronicarosemusic.c...

This week's episode is a gem of a conversation that I had with fellow voice teacher & life coach, Renee Maranan. In the episode, we chat about how Renee uses songwriting and singing as a healing tool, and how singers can use music as a way to navigate their own struggles. Enjoy this beautiful conversation with Renee and learn more about her work here: https://www.reneemaranan.com/ Want to...

Your singing practice can be whatever you want it to be, but if you're trying to make progress in your singing and are struggling with practicing, then this episode is for you. Take a listen to the three biggest makes I see singers make when it comes to practicing their singing, so you can make your OWN singing practice more efficient. Enjoy! Want to book a free trial lesson with me? Click her...

This week's episode is another fabulous interview, this time with Anna Mosoriak! Anna is a fellow singer & voice teacher who practices trauma-informed teaching in her own studio, and in this episode she shares why experiencing safety in singing spaces is important. I had a great time speaking with Anna, and I hope you enjoy this episode! Find out more about Anna and her work: https://www.s...

Valentine's Day is coming up, and I figured that this week was as good as any to talk about what self love is vs what it isn't. I get into what real self-love looks like---and spoiler alert, but it ain't always pretty! We talk about inner work/shadow work, and why doing inner work translates to better singing. Enjoy! Want to book a free trial lesson with me? Click here: https://fons.ap...

I'm back with a fabulous interview, this time with Lauren Ireland of Singsana! Lauren is an active performer and voice teacher based in Calgary, and she shares her top tips for how to feel performance-ready. She's got some practical advice to share, so make sure you've got your paper and pen ready :) Enjoy! Learn more about Lauren & Singsana here: https://www.singsana.com/ Want to...

A lot has been going on over here, and I know that many others are struggling mentally/physically right now as well. If you're having a hard time and wonder what kind of role singing has in life's difficult moments, take a listen to this week's episode. Want to book a free trial lesson with me? Click here: https://fons.app/@veronicakokas/individual?staffId=b445977c-a22b-11eb-874b-e3a5c262c49b Find...

I've got a meditation episode intended to help you spread more loving-kindness this holiday season! In this meditation, we'll increase the amount of love we have for ourselves, then we'll send that energy out into the world. This episode might sound a little "woo" or "far out", but try it out and let me know your thoughts. Cheers! Want to book a free trial lesson with me? Click here: https://fons....

I've got a sweet treat of an interview episode to kick off this holiday season! Christina Kent of Mindful Sound Studio sat down with me to chat about working through perfectionism in singing, and this conversation was such a gift. There are so many wonderful gems in this episode, and I hope that you'll find some inspiration to carry with you this season. Find out more about Christina and her work...

Vocal fatigue or illness getting in the way of your singing? Don't panic! In this episode I share ideas for how to keep your cool when your voice isn't functioning normally. Enjoy! Want to book a free trial lesson with me? Click here: https://fons.app/@veronicakokas/individual?staffId=b445977c-a22b-11eb-874b-e3a5c262c49b Find out more about my Curious Singer Membership, an on-demand voice coaching...

I've got a Halloween-themed episode for you guys this week! In this episode, I share three common singing nightmare scenarios and how to handle them like a pro. While it's impossible to plan for every little thing that can go wrong in a performance/audition, hopefully this episode inspires you to navigate challenges with style and grace. Happy Halloween! Want to book a free trial lesson with me? C...

I've got another interview episode this week, this time with Kelly Scott of Kelly Scott Studios! Kelly is an awesome voice teacher, vocal coach, musical director, AND performer who really does it all, and in this episode we spilled the tea on the importance of creating your own path as a singer/artist. We also chatted about her cross-training journey, as a singer who juggles performing in multiple...

Today's episode is a real treat, as I'm sharing an interview I did with Dr. Elisa Monti, a coach who specializes in helping singers overcome mental blocks related to trauma. Certified in Vocal Psychotherapy, she has years of experience working with individuals on trauma, emotion, attachment, voice, communication, self-expression, and performance. Needless to say...Dr. Monti knows her stuff...

Y'all had some great questions for this round of Q&As! In this episode I not only talk about voice science-y stuff relating to vocal fold closure (sounds fun, I know), but questions on aging and what I'm currently working on. You also don't want to miss a BIG announcement at the beginning of this episode! Want to book a free trial lesson with me? Click here: https://fons.app/@veron...

Take a moment for yourself with this week's episode, which is a meditation designed to help you ground and center when you're feeling anxious and/or stressed! This is a practice that I do when I'm feeling overwhelmed, and I hope you get something good out of it! Want to book a free trial lesson with me? Click here: https://fons.app/@veronicakokas/individual?staffId=b445977c-a22b-11eb-8...

My students take over this week's episode to share their singing goals for the fall! You'll hear from experienced singer/songwriter students, beginners, and everyone in between. May this episode inspire you, and remind you that we are all on our own singing journey. Want to book a free trial lesson with me? Click here: https://fons.app/@veronicakokas/individual?staffId=b445977c-a22b-11eb-8...

We're in the middle of back to school season, and you may be thinking about your own singing goals. Before you go and set a bunch of goals for yourself, you'll want to listen to this week's episode so you can avoid some major goal-setting mistakes. Want to book a free trial lesson with me? Click here: https://fons.app/@veronicakokas/individual?staffId=b445977c-a22b-11eb-874b-e3a5c262c4...

Y'all I am SCREAMING this week's episode is an amazing conversation that I had with Dr. Stephanie Lynn Reyes, who is currently the Visiting Director of Choral Studies at New Mexico State University. Dr. Reyes and I chat about topics such as what decolonizing musical spaces (like choral concerts and classical music concerts) looks like, the history behind things like performance etiquette,...

Thinking about giving voice lessons a try this fall? Listen to this episode first, in which I discuss the three big things that every beginner singers need in order to improve their singing. This episode is actually a redo of a topic I covered on YouTube a year or two ago, and I've got some new thoughts to share this time around. Want to book a free trial lesson with me? Click here: https://fo...

Today I'm re-sharing the audio of one of my YouTube videos, which covers how to create a practice routine that gets results! Even though it's an oldie, the info included in this episode is still useful for anyone looking to get into (or back into singing) and doesn't know where to start when it comes to establishing a singing practice. Want to book a free trial lesson with me? Click he...

This week's episode is a real treat! Kathryn Whitbeck is a friend and colleague of mine who previously sung with the Navy and is now a performer in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area. We get into her experiences singing with the Navy, as well as her experiences with balancing motherhood and performing. Kathryn shares some really fantastic performing advice for singers, and I hope that you feel i...

I've got another meditation episode for you! This practice focuses on shifting the beliefs we hold about our voices into beliefs that inspire and motivate us. It's meant to uplift and reframe the thoughts you currently hold about your voice into something more positive. As always, take what resonates and leave the rest---enjoy! Want to book a free trial lesson with me? Click here: https://...

On this week's episode of No Wrong Notes, I share ideas for building confidence and trust in your singing voice. "How do I feel more confident in my voice?" is one of the most common questions I'm asked as a voice teacher, and I figured it deserved an episode. Enjoy! Want to book a free trial lesson with me? Click here: https://fons.app/@veronicakokas/individual?staffId=b445977c-...

This week's episode is an interview I did with Melissa V. Cartwright of MVC Performance, a fellow voice teacher and singer who is here to share ALL the awesome tips for slaying your next performance! I had a great time chatting with Melissa about her story, and her tips for rocking performances with confidence. Enjoy! Learn more about Melissa's Slay the Stage experience here: https://www.m...