Los Angeles Voice & Performance Coaching
It’s always exciting when one of my students releases a new album! And this one is no exception. Jesse McCartney’s 4th studio album called “Have ...
“Just imagine them in their underwear!”
“Use your nervousness! Think of it as excitement. It will give you energy!”
This is the kind of moronic advice I hear frequently dispensed from other performance coaches as ways to handle the fear and anxiety associated with public speaking, singing, acting, and performing in front of people.
I know… Those are pretty strong words — but I’m passionate about this subject. Here’s how to overcome stage fright for good…
You know that feeling of being jumbled, frazzled and unfocused with your mind spinning on a thousand things? The old “monkey mind?”
Ever find yourself starting a show that way? Not intentionally, of course, but realizing half-way through your first song that your mind is wandering?
Maybe you catch yourself thinking about your set list, your chord changes, your lyrics, your bandmates, or maybe you catch yourself anticipating the audience’s cheers and applause before you finish the song?
It happens. It’s natural. But it’s a reactive habit (rather than a “proactive” one), and it’s definitely not a good way to be/feel before you take the stage or before pressing “record” in the studio.
The holidays are wrapping up, kids, and if you’re like me, you’re recapping 2010 in your mind — taking stock of what went right and what went wrong, and how to make things better in 2011.
This week I took a snow day in the mountains with the fam, and as I watched the dozens of skiers, snowboarders, and sledders that dotted the main slope, something hit me. Smacked me right in the face.
No, not some wayward newbie on a snowboard, but an idea. (Good thing I brought the video camera!)
So here’s a tip for how to make a BIG difference in your Shows in 2011.
Hi friends! It has been an amazing last three months for yours truly and The Science of Switching On! This blog is a little long because so much has happened, but as I travel and work with artists I’m constantly thinking of you and how I can help. So enjoy reading! Here’s where we’ve been…
One of the most important skills to acquire from any vocal lesson is how to create good tone when singing. It’s an important skill no matter the gender of the performer or the genre they perform. But… what is good tone and how do you get it?
Do you dream of singing with the stars? Do you dream of making your living as a professional singer? Or do you simply wish to improve your singing voice to impress your friends at Thursday night karaoke?
Whatever your goal, there are specific things you can do that will help you to get more out of your voice, avoid excessive wear and tear, and increase the level you hit on your “fun-o-meter!”
Fill your belly with air! Breathe into your back! Breathe from your diaphragm! Expand your rib cage! Push your stomach out! Inhale through your nose or your throat will get dry! Imagine you’re going to the bathroom!
Yikes!!! Is it any wonder that almost every singer I meet is to some degree confused about breathing? Aren’t you?
Man it’s really true I feel like a completely different singer on this tour thanks to you. I wrote a letter (below) that you can use. I’ll be back the end of November. See you soon. My name is Ben Mauro. I play guitar and sing in Lionel Richie’s band. I have also toured with [...]
In this 4th episode of the podcast, Steven talks about how to cross the line from “good” to “great” in your performances. He explores this idea as the core of the “Science of Switching On.” He will share with you how to grow as a performer and achieve the ability to maintain heightened experiences for [...]
In this 3rd episode, Steven discusses his “method of disruption.” He looks at patterns in voice and performance closely to help you better understand who you are as an artist. Steven informs you about how to create something new with your voice and break through barriers that may hold you back. He discusses what you [...]
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