by Kate Cardon | Anatomy, Exercises, Technique, Voice
By Kate Cardon, founder and lead teacher · Updated October 2026 It’s difficult to overstate how important breathing is to singing (or speaking!). If we break singing down to its simplest parts, it rests on two pillars: controlled intake and release of breath,...
by Kate Cardon | Anatomy, Voice
Did you know that the primary function of your voicebox is to help protect your airway? The fact that we can speak and sing with the small folds that act as the final layer of defenses to keep food or other items out of your lungs is really just a happy accident...
by Kate Cardon | Anatomy, Voice
If you feel like you don’t understand Breath Support for singing, you’re not alone! This abstract concept plagues beginning singers universally. The concept of Breath Support is crucial to singing well and healthfully, but it is at once both very specific...
by Kate Cardon | Anatomy, Voice
By Kate Cardon, founder and lead teacher · Updated October 2026 If you menstruate and notice your voice shifting around your period, you’re not alone. Changes in your singing voice around that time are very common. This guide covers what many singers notice,...
by Kate Cardon | Anatomy, Voice
As a singer, you likely know how important being in touch with your body awareness is. Perhaps you’ve noticed the effects of jaw or tongue tension on your sound, or know that you have a habit of slumping and impeding your ability to take in a full, comfortable...
by Kate Cardon | Anatomy, Voice
Singing is a great joy to carry through your entire life. However, there are some important considerations to keep in mind at all stages of life– from early childhood singing straight through the aging voice– in order to maintain vocal health, comfort, and...
