Rock Your Voice Podcast

Singing is a brain sport!    So many singers have performance anxiety or lack confidence in their voices.  No matter what level of singer you are here are some tips to help you build your confidence whether you are just building the confidence to take a voice lesson or preparing for a large scale tour.   In this episode we look at various ways to reframe your thinking and look...

If you are just starting your vocal journey and want to learn more about singing and your voice, this episode is FOR YOU!  PLUS if you have been singing for a while, but you are looking for some new techniques and approaches to get the best from your instrument, this is also going to help you a ton!  Join me for this training where I talk about how to use your voice in a healthy way, how...

DISCLAIMER! I cannot sing like Mariah! Only Mimi can sing like Mimi so please be kind, but I wanted to share some of the techniques that are used in this song that may help you get the best vocal delivery if you enjoy singing this song! I also just recorded a warm up specifically for it over on the Weekly Vocal Workout if you are interested in subscribing to that you can do so here!  I hope t...

Musical Theatre Fun Time!  In this episode I break down how to sing the song How Far I'll Go from Moana! Be sure to warm up before this one, there is some heavy lifting. If you want, you can join the weekly vocal workout , where I JUST recorded a warm up specifically for this song!  Don't push or strain your voice, this song can sound really big, and you can definitely engage a full voic...

99% of the time I'll tell you NOT TO SING IF YOU ARE SICK! But this episode is for the rare occasions, (explained in the audio) when you may need to GENTLY work or rehab your voice.  In this episode I use the Singing Straw. You can purchase them here , use the code Rockit10 for a discount. You don't need the specific straws to do these exercises, alternative modifications are also described i...

Skip through to the 5 minute mark if you don't want to hear my ode and tribute to Paula Cole , whom I consider to be one of the greatest voices on earth!  Also skip this entirely if you can't handle me attempting to sing like her! hahah! But there really are some fun techniques in this song that are worth noting and enjoying! So have a listen and see what you think! I hope it helps you sing t...

In this episode I run through a warm up and a bit of a vocal work out to prep your voice for either performing, rehearsing, jamming or writing.  This afternoon I'm working on some songs for a performance as well as finishing off some songs I'm writing, so I want my instrument to be able to really dig in and have fun with the songs.  I used the singing straw to kick off the warm up, if yo...

This is NOT a lecture! As a previous smoker myself I understand the challenge of quitting.  In this episode I go deep into my relationship with cigarettes and alcohol, the affects they both have on your voice and how to manage your voice as a smoker and what to expect if you are able to quit. I include some vocal therapy exercises to use when you quit and experience a detox after smoking and...

A BIG thank you to Teigen Gayse for joining me on this episode! We dig deep into co-writing in Nashville, overcoming imposter syndrome when writing with big name artists as well as how she manifested her manager! Poor Teigen had the alarms being tested in her building at the exact time we hit record, so there are a few beeps here and there but it's all sounds great, just like her awesome new singl...

Yesterday a client and I decided that Dawsons Creek should be a musical genre! We worked on the song "Feels Like Home" By Chantal Kreviazuk which is featured in the show and the first of many DC vocal breakdowns that I plan on sharing here!  In this episode I look at how to warm up to sing the song, ways to build the higher notes and really relax your genuine sound to sing this song the best...

This story truly highlights the magic of music and how it connects people! How a song that is over 50 years old, was revived to be part of something that literally connected generations from across the world. It all started with a facebook message asking if I was Eddie Hardin's daughter! And I really wasn't sure what it could be about! But thankfully, the interaction lead to something quite specia...

In this episode we look at managing your vocal break and how to strengthen your voice safely so that you have the option to choose different vocal approaches in that area of your range. Whether you chose to flip to a heady tone or stay connected in a full sounding voice, these exercises will help you strengthen the muscles required to eliminate popping or cracking and help build confidence when si...

In this episode I'm joined by Michele Vice-Maslin to talk all about sync licensing. We talk about her journey through the music business as well as how to pitch your songs and get placed in TV, Movies and more.  Michele is an Emmy Winning Hit Music Producer, Songwriter, Publisher   who composes (both music & lyrics), produces/arranges for artists/ films/ TV / ads /promos / games, etc. with numerou...

In this episode I am joined by Danielle Tucker, a professional singer and vocal coach. Danielle has made it her mission to support fellow singers to rise up, move forward, and start earning the income they deserve from their hard work, passion, and talent. Danielle has put together the Unstoppable Singer Summit, and I'm excited to also be a guest speaker too! The goal of the summit is to help all...

Huge thank you to Justine for joining me on this episode and being so genuine and generous in sharing her story. Justine is a Calgary, Alberta-based artist who is poised to make an indelible mark within the singer/songwriter world. Drawing inspiration from artists including Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morissette and Kacey Musgraves, Justine has developed her own distinctive sound rooted in her personal jo...

This is a big one!  In this episode, I talk with each participant of the "Write, Record, Release." Program and share their new music! If you've been following @rockitvocalstudios on instagram, you'll know all about this incredible project that started in February.  5 singers took the leap to start a journey to write, record and release new music in just 8 weeks.  We covered everything required to...

In this episode of the Rock Your Voice Podcast, we look at ear training and how to stay in tune by understanding your instrument, aka your voice. If you aren't sure if you are staying in tune, or hitting the right notes, maybe you are worried about being pitchy, this episode will show you a few exercises to get in tune with your instrument and learn how to truly "Feel" if you are hitting the right...

This episode was so exciting for me! Jeff has Co-written some of my all time favourite Sheryl Crow songs, including, "Every Day Is A Winding Road", "My Favorite Mistake", "Soak Up The Sun", along with many other hits.  Jeff is an award winning singer, songwriter and producer and I just love everything about his approach to writing and working with artists.  His insights and stories are just so ins...

In this episode I'm joined by Natalie Weiss, vocalist and voice coach, known internationally for her performance videos and popular YouTube web series, "Breaking Down The Riffs," which have collectively reached over 4 million views. As a private vocal coach and master class teacher, she trains performers across the US and throughout the world. Her career has taken her to the UK, Australia, Mexico,...

In this episode I'm joined By Robert Ott. His experience in the music industry and in depth knowledge of music publishing specifically, made for a thouroughly fascinating conversation about how someones love of music and songs can lead to sharing songs throughout the world and the launch of Ole,  one of the world’s largest independent music publishing, recorded music and rights management companie...

In this episode I am joined by Tiffany Sparrow, a music therapist, counselling therapist, musician, yogi and healer. She offers music and body-centered healing therapy to transform trauma, anxiety, body shame and eating disorders. As a teen and young adult, Tiffany struggled with eating disorders and debilitating low self-esteem myself. Music and mindful practice were a big part of her own healing...

This is one of the most common questions I get. So many people who enjoy music and would really like to sing confidently, approach me and laugh, saying things like “I love to sing but no one needs to hear that”! Or “Oh I can’t hold a tune”, or assume they are “Tone Deaf”.   The fact is a very small population are actually tone deaf. It’s like saying you aren’t a mechanic, because you’ve never lear...

In this episode I'm joined by Calgary raised singer Brayden Lowe. One of the few non country singers in Alberta, Brayden brings  soulful riffs, runs and melodies to all the tunes he sings, and we discuss his latest release, a collection of Christmas classics. We talk about the journey to get to where he is now, how he worked on producing his EP and the exciting plans he has for the future! Check o...

On this episode I'm joined by Clayton Bellamy as we talk all about The Congregation and dig deep into Rock N Roll and how his journey has lead him to his latest project. Audiences will know Bellamy from The Road Hammers, a SOCAN, JUNO and 5-time CCMA Award-winning act, and the highest selling Canadian country band of all time, and from his solo records ( Everyone’s a Dreamer and Five Crow Silver )...

In this episode we look at some of our favourite (Non endorsed) natural products that we choose when our voices are run down from allergies, stress or sickness.  We look at how to maintain your instrument from the inside out and support the hard work you put into your vocal training.  If you are in a pinch and need some help to get you through a performance some of these tips can help you get on s...