What if singing powerfully had less to do with pushing, and more to do with control? Ali came in thinking she needed to “do more” with her voice—but what really changed things was doing less. This coaching session shows what happens when a singer shifts their focus from volume to balance, and learns how to smooth out their sound without losing strength.

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I went to musical theatre school over 10 years ago, and it was a wild ride—from combat and dance classes to putting on shows and filming movie musicals. It wasn’t a walk in the park, but it definitely shaped who I am as a performer.

I recently got in touch with some of my old classmates to see where their career is at now and what they’ve learned since school. If you’ve ever thought about going to musical theatre school or wondered what it actually leads to, this is a real look at what that path can look like.

📍Mentioned Resources:

Follow Will Here: https://www.instagram.com/willvanmoss/

Follow Yasmin Here: https://www.instagram.com/yasmin.schancer/

Follow CorBen Here: https://www.instagram.com/officialcorbenw/

Follow Caroline Here: https://www.instagram.com/carolinepihlwret/

Follow Bru Here: https://www.instagram.com/bruuribeb/

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Starting voice training can feel overwhelming, especially when everything’s wrapped in scientific terms no one remembers. Most singers don’t need to memorize words like “thyroarytenoid” or “cricothyroid” to improve their voice. What actually helps? Understanding what your vocal muscles do — not what they’re called.

I sat down with VTS coach Kate, a vocal anatomy enthusiast and expert, to talk about how to understanding vocal anatomy can help you coach yourself and others much better. If you are a singer, vocal coach, music teacher or director and want to understand how your voice actually works (without going to med school), this is a great place to begin.

📍Mentioned Resource: Enroll in Kate’s Voice Anatomy Course here: https://tinyvoicestudio.com/voice-anatomy-for-the-music-director

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What happens when creative collaboration crosses a line?

In this episode, I sat down with Coach Juliana to read and react to some of the most dramatic, cringe-worthy, and thought-provoking AITA (Am I The Ahole) posts from Reddit, all with an artistic twist.

We cover:

• The ethics of using someone else’s poetry for your songs
• How to set boundaries in creative relationships
• When inspiration becomes a violation of trust
• Singing in a language you don’t speak

If you’ve ever had someone cross a line with your work—or if you’ve ever wondered if you might have crossed one yourself—this one’s for you.

🎧 Tune in for real talk, tough love, and a little creative chaos.

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This week on From Singer to Artist, we’re joined by actor, artist, and VTS student Ari Welkom, aka Avatari, for a powerful conversation about music, healing, and being real.

After struggling with addiction, Ari found his way back to himself through music—and created Mental Health & Music, a collaborative space for artists to talk about the connection between creativity and mental wellness.

We also talk about why authenticity attracts the right fans, how singing is deeper than sound, and what it really means to use your voice as a tool for connection.

Whether you’re coming back to music after a hard season, or just trying to figure out how to show up more fully in your art—this one’s for you.

📍Mentioned Resource:

Instagram: @avatariworld

YouTube: @AVATARI

Check out my guest episode on Metal Health And Music (Ari’s podcast) here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5OQdN2Mc25b1nuilMnGuOr?si=522d6f1c057b4873

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Frustrated about that crack in the middle of your voice? That happens when you’re abruptly switching from one register to the next. Understanding your registers - chest voice, head voice and mix voice - and what happens when you crack is going to be key to smooth out your break and make it seem like you have one seamless voice.

Let’s talk about these three registers and what you can do to balance them out, not just to create seamless transitions but to learn how to sing any note in any way.

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Singing live can be brutal—especially when you’re not used to it or you took a break for a while. I worked with singer Cam - who’s an experienced performer, but took a long break from performing live - to help him build up his stamina again. We quickly realized that working on singing as effortlessly as possible and reducing tongue tension will be key to building up his stamina again. This episode is the coaching session we had together so that you can see what all goes into building stamina and reducing effort.

📍Mentioned Resource: Follow Cam here: https://www.instagram.com/cammeltonmusic/

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What actually makes a great song?

In this episode of From Singer to Artist, I caught up with Logan Grimé—aka @vib3.machine—to talk all things songwriting: where to start, what makes a song really great and how to write songs for your own voice.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the writing process, this conversation is here to help you simplify and actually start—without judgment, pressure, or perfection.

📍Mentioned Resource:

IG and TikTok of Logan @Vib3.machine Free song writing checklist : https://www.vib3machine.com/toolkit Visualizing Melodies: https://www.hooktheory.com/

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