The Engaging Performer

Do you wish that it was easier for you to improvise while you sing? Do you wish you had the tools to know what to do to make up parts for your singing? Are you a classical singer who isn't sure how to do cadenzas? In this episode, Tara breaks down improvisation and makes it simple even for the beginner. Improvisation for singing can really be broken down to two different types of music—classical a...

Today's show is all about figuring out how to pick songs that best fit your voice. Sometimes we sing a song that doesn't match what our voice can do. Tara shows you 7 ways to get it right so you can thrive in your performing. Resources for you for getting sheet music online: sheetmusicplus.com and musicnotes.com Resources for apps that can be for accompanying you sing: Appcompanist         iRealPr...

In today's episode, we focus on the concept of resonance in singing. Does everyone have it? What is it and why is it needed in singing? What does it do for the singer? How can we find it?   Tara gives you the low down and some exercises to boot for getting resonance! Definition of Resonance (according to the dictionary) "(of sound) "deep, clear and continuing to sound or ring"   Also "the quality...

In today's episode, Tara chats with Anne-Sofie Søby Jensen—a Danish singer. They speak about how Anne-Sofie's musical trek took her from Denmark to the UK and the journey of really learning to own and love who she is as a singer. Her story may inspire any singer who struggles with comparison and trying to find their own niche in singing.   Anne-Sofie grew up in a small village in Denmark in a fami...

Please go to Apple Podcast and click on RATINGS AND REVIEWS to rate this podcast. I would be so grateful! Thank you! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-engaging-voice/id1448497465 On today's show, Tara dives into something that probably every singer has faced at some point of their career—being nervous right before you sing! She gives 10 solid and practical helps for what to do to overcome...

We've talked often on this show about the health of our voice and the technique behind it. Today, Tara dives into the other parts of our life that can affect our vocal health and what to do about it. This includes foods to eat, those to avoid and other practices that we can add to our lives to keep our voices going strong. Building our immune system through: Exercise Good sleep A relaxed mindset S...

Tara pivots this week to chat specifically to voice teachers who have been affected by this COVID-19 time. She looks at different ways to help teachers transition into online teaching smoothly and with practical helps to get started. Online teaching can be a blessing to students who need the consistency and structure. It's a way to continue that and the continuity with "seeing" your student and fe...

Music Artist   and Voice teacher Whitney Cytryn shares today all about the company she founded called The Singing Straw. She show us how this tiny straw tool can change the ways that we take care of our voices—both for singers and for speakers. Whitney teachers us how a straw/straws can help our singing be easier, more efficient and very healthy! In her early years, Whitney had no interest in bein...