20 May 2013

Phlegm is your Friend

[Note: This is one in a series of posts on being prepared to weather the best and worst of times when you depend on your voice for your livelihood.  As stated in the preface for this series of articles these tips aren't meant to take the place of advice from a Medical Professional, if you need to see [...]

Keeping Vocally Fit – Preface

I am NOT a Medical Doctor. Who I am is a professional singer with a Masters Degree in Vocal Pedagogy (Teaching Voice) and over 25 years of professional performance experience. Having said that, I’m currently in my busiest time of year as a singer. Which means that I’m pushing myself as hard as possible. And that means [...]

193 – A wish, A farewell and reflections

Recorded 12 June 2012 I was in a reflective mood when I recorded this week’s show. So here is an outline of my reflections. First reflection, a Happy Birthday to Cara Carriveau, a friend and someone you should thank if you listen to this show. You’ll understand why when you listen and listen closely you should, I’ll leave it at [...]

192 – A gig, a tip and the web

Recorded 15 May 2012 This show is about three topics. Jim & Tim‘s first gig of the season, a private birthday party, and all the ins and outs surrounding that. I talk a lot about those ins and outs, too. A vocal tip about what to do when you want to relax your vocal folds. [Editor's Note: Before [...]

On Haitus

It’s that time of year again for me. I usually take a quick break from the podcast during the month of January. Time to recharge and do a little forward planning (though there’s usually not much of that (c; ). I don’t think I’ll take the entire month of January off, but It will at [...]