by Kate Cardon | Coaching, Performance Skills, Technique, Voice
It’s a common misconception that singing with good, healthy technique might not be possible for all styles of music, particularly hard rock or heavy metal (though even Musical Theatre Belting can be dangerous if not approached properly). Fortunately, we now know...
by Kate Cardon | Coaching, Technique, Voice
By Kate Cardon, founder and lead teacher · Updated October 2026 Giving an effective performance takes many skills at once. You need reliable technique so your voice does what you intend, even under pressure. You need stage presence, stylistic effects that suit your...
by Kate Cardon | Coaching, Performance Skills, Practicing, Technique, Voice
As singers, we are both musicians and actors. We have a responsibility both to the music itself, and also to the lyrics and emotional truth of the story each song sets out to tell. While singers are generally expressive people naturally, putting your feelings on...